There are a range of accommodation options available to local students, including homestay, purpose-built student accommodation, private rentals, shared accommodation and short-term accommodation.

Please get in touch on 9564 1649 to make an appointment.

The information on this page is a guide for local students searching for accommodation.

Start by working out what you can afford. The Australian Government has put together a budget planner to help you figure out how much you can afford to rent. Visit the money smart website.

Shared accommodation
Shared accommodation is a house where you should have your own room and share the rest of the property with one or more other people.

The price of shared accommodation varies but usually costs $140-$220pw and may or may not include bills. Usually, you would be required to pay 2-4 weeks rent in advance as well as a bond of 2-4 weeks’ worth of rent. You should ask for a receipt for any bond you pay and the bond must be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority.
Useful links www.flatmates.com.au

Student housing
Student housing is purpose built accommodation that students can rent while they study. They all require you to enter into a residential tenancy agreement and lease the property for and agreed length of time. To secure the accommodation you would need to pay 4 weeks rent in advance plus 4 weeks for the bond. Pricing varies between $165pw - $325pw.
Useful links www.sha.com.au

Private rental
A private rental is a house that you can rent. Private rentals usually require 4 weeks rent and 4 weeks bond to secure and can be difficult to afford for students who are juggling study commitments. When entering into a private rental agreement you would sign a lease for an agreed length of time and pay 4 weeks rent and 4-6 weeks for the bond.
Useful links
www.realestate.com.au
www.domain.com.au

Rooming house
A rooming house is a house that is shared by four or more individual tenants who all have their own separate agreement with the landlord. You would have your own room and share all other facilities in the house with the other tenants. Prices vary between $170-$180pw and upfront costs are usually limited to two weeks rent in advance and two weeks for the bond. Rooming houses are required to comply with minimum standards set out by the Victoria government and rooming house lists can be found at your local housing support provider.

If you have nowhere safe to stay tonight
Find your nearest emergency accommodation access point. To find this you can call the statewide homelessness hotline on 1800 825 955 or come and speak to a counsellor or welfare officer at Student Wellbeing.

Housing support agencies
Many housing and support agencies can help you with any needs related to housing. To find your local housing entry point use the ask izzy app www.askizzy.org.au. This app can also be useful to find out of the agency provide ongoing case management as well as many other things.

At Holmesglen, your safety and wellbeing are important to us. While students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements, Holmesglen can provide information about support services and resources that may assist with accommodation-related concerns during their studies.

If you have concerns about your accommodation or your rights as a renter, you can find information and advice through:

• https://tenantsvic.org.au/
• Your rights when renting | studymelbourne.vic.gov.au
• Accommodation | www.studyaustralia.gov.au

Study Melbourne also offers free accommodation legal advice for international students who need help understanding their rights.

If you feel unsafe

• If you feel unsafe where you are living, or experience violence, threats, harassment or other concerning behaviour, you can speak with Holmesglen Student Wellbeing (phone: 9564 1649) who can provide support and connect you with appropriate services

• If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

If you require urgent housing or homelessness assistance, contact Victoria’s statewide homelessness service on 1800 825 955