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how is the accomodation in australia

Asked by akshay kotar on 30 November 2007 at 11:06 AM.
Answered by Studyplaces Counsellor Australia New Zealand

For accomodation in Australia,Rental costs vary considerably according to the size (number of bedrooms) and quality of a property, its age and the facilities provided. Approximate weekly rents for unfurnished properties are as Studio/bedsitter 140 – 200 1-bedroom apartment 150 – 275 2-bedroom apartment 200 – 400 3-bedroom apartment 275 – 500 2-bedroom house 225 – 500 3-bedroom house 325 – 650. All these are charged in Australian Dollars and per week. For getting cheaper accomodation specially for students after acceptance at university, students are usually advised to apply for a place in a hall of residence or other college accommodation, such as self-catering houses and apartments. The cost of accommodation in halls of residence ranges from around $90 per week for self-catering to around $280 for full board. Overseas students are usually given priority for housing, although you should investigate the availability and cost of local accommodation before accepting a place at a university. The Coordinating Committee for Overseas Students helps overseas students find accommodation. A large number of students rent privately-owned apartments or houses, which are often shared with other students, although in many areas this kind of accommodation is difficult to find and expensive (from around $110 per week for a single room and from $170 for a double). Sharing a room with a fellow student costs from around $75 per week. Another alternative is to find lodgings where you rent a room in a private house with meals included. It’s generally recognised that students shouldn’t spend more than 30 per cent of their income on accommodation.