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Student hostels
Student hostels provide single (or
shared) rooms with communal living
spaces. Student hostels are different
from backpacker hostels, as they offer
longer-term housing specifcally for
students. Hostel providers may also
organise social activities for residents.
The fgures below apply to rooms for
single occupancy.
Lease:
52 weeks
Meals:
Sometimes – meal plans may
be offered
Average weekly rent:
$189–$227
Cooking:
Yes
Furnished:
Yes
Shared bathroom:
Most hostels –
confrm with hostel administration
Utilities included:
Most hostels –
check with the hostel regarding which
utilities are included in your rent
Share housing (with at least
one other)
Rental properties can be leased from a
landlord or real-estate agent. You can
move into an already established share
house, or set one up with friends or
acquaintances. Living with co-tenants
is usually the most affordable housing
option as many of the costs can be
shared. The fgures below are per
person and are based on share housing
in a three-bedroom property.
Before booking online, it is advised you
inspect the housing frst.
Lease:
52 weeks
Meals:
No
Average weekly rent:
$190–$230
(within 3 km of Parkville campus)
$155–$220 (within 6 km of Parkville
campus)
$83–$93 (regional areas)
Cooking:
Yes
Furnished:
Some homes – check with
the landlord/real estate agent/share
household
Shared bathroom:
Some homes –
check with the landlord/real estate
agent/share household
Utilities included:
No
Homestay
Homestay or private board means
you live with a family, a couple or
single person in their own home. Each
situation is different and can include
part board (accommodation only), full
board (accommodation plus meals) or
board in exchange for household duties.
Lease:
Variable length
Meals:
Included (full board only)
Average weekly rent:
$240–$300
(full board)
Cooking:
Yes
Furnished:
Yes
Shared bathroom:
Most homes –
confrm with homestay provider
Utilities included:
Most homes –
confrm with homestay provider
Student Housing
+61 3 8344 6550
Further cost of living information
can be found on the Student
Services Financial Aid webpage:
More info