Accommodation
The first step to making Australia your ‘home away from home’ will be to plan your accommodation.
Queensland cities and towns offer safe and scenic accommodation located across the state near beaches, rainforests and the outback.
Rental accommodation in Queensland varies from small studio apartments to large houses, which can be rented by a number of tenants living together.
Queensland has a high standard of living and you will be able to find accommodation that meets your needs and budget.
To help your transition to Queensland you should plan your accommodation before you arrive.
Find accommodation
Finding accommodation in Queensland to rent, share or buy is easy.
Visit some of the most common real estate and accommodation websites such as:
You can find temporary accommodation through:
Search for student accommodation at:
On-campus accommodation, or help with accommodation, is offered at some Queensland universities:
- Bond University
- CQ University
- Griffith University
- James Cook University
- University of Queensland
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast.
Contact your school or vocational institute directly to find out if on-campus accommodation is available.
Types of accommodation
There are many options when it comes to accommodation so it is important that you choose something that meets your needs and budget.
Some common types of accommodation include:
- houses
- apartments and units
- townhouses.
International student accommodation can also include:
- on-campus accommodation
- homestay
- hostels.
You can organise temporary accommodation as an interim solution while you look for something more permanent.
Your education institution may be able to help you find temporary accommodation at a hostel or hotel.
You should try to find more permanent accommodation before you get here.
Find out more about the types of accommodation available to international students in Queensland.
