Accommodation

You have different accommodation choices.

Homestay

'Homestay' is when you live with an Australian family in their home. The homestay family provides you with meals, laundry facilities and your own room with a study desk. You are usually asked to share some household chores. Homestay also gives you the chance to practise your English every day at home.

Homestay costs range from A$200-A$230 per week.

Homestay accommodation for students under 18 years of age includes guardianship arrangements and ranges from A$240-A$300 per week.

> Download the Homestay providers list

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Hostel Accommodation

Hostels provide a friendly, safe, supervised environment. You get your own room or a shared room. Dining room, games room and television room are communal. Many hostels also provide meals.

Shared rooms cost about A$30-A$35 per night and private rooms cost about A$60-A$80 per night.

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Sharing a House or Apartment

When you share a house or apartment with one or more other people, you are more independent than if you are living in homestay or hostel accommodation.

You need to supply your own furniture if the house/apartment is unfurnished. You also have to supply your own towels, pillows, sheets and blankets.

You share the cost of rent, telephone, electricity and gas. You need to buy your own food and do your own laundry and cooking, although many sharing arrangements include sharing the cooking.

For those studying in western Sydney, UWS Village provides a range of private or shared accommodation options, especially for students. All apartments are fully furnished. Visit UWS Village website for more information.

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Renting by Yourself

Studio apartments or one-bedroom apartments are smaller and less expensive to rent than larger apartments.

You need to provide your own furniture if the house or apartment is unfurnished. You also need to supply your own pillows, sheets and blankets, and pay for expenses such as electricity, gas, and telephone. You also need to clean your apartment, do your own laundry, buy your own food and do your own cooking.

Costs depend on the size and location of the apartment or house.

For those studying in western Sydney, UWS Village provides a range of private or shared accommodation options, especially for students. All apartments are fully furnished. Visit UWS Village website for more information.

For further information about tenants rights when you rent in New South Wales, go to the Tenants' Union of NSW website.

Estimated costs for Sydney

Accommodation	Weekly Cost Estimate*
1-bedroom apartment	A$180-A$350
Shared 2-bedroom apartment (per bedroom)	A$125-A$200
Shared 3-bedroom house (per bedroom)	A$100-A$180

Please note: Accommodation is cheaper outside Sydney.

The International Student Coordinator at your TAFE NSW campus can advise you about accommodation in the local area.

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Accommodation Placement

TAFE NSW has an Accommodation Placement service. We can help you find short-term homestay accommodation when you arrive in Australia.

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