Accommodation in Australia
How can we help you?
Information Planet co-operates with many agencies specialized in accommodation in Australia, so we can arrange for you the most suitable accommodation.
We can arrange for you the best accommodation before your arrival to Australia. The best reason to get everything arranged is that you do not need to worry about fulfilment of often difficult requirements to get suitable accommodation (for example, demonstrate sufficient income, pay high refundable bond, present recommendations from your previous accommodation etc.) after your arrival.
Our specialists in Information Planet offices will provide you with valuable advice and answer your questions about accommodation in Australia.
Main types of Accommodation in Australia
In Australia you can find the following main types of accommodation:
- Property lease - flat or house
How should I pay for the accommodation?
In Australia is common to pay on a weekly basis with the exception of hotels, motels, caravan parks and hostels, where you can pay for a single day.
The prices of accommodation vary according to the
Which other factors can influence the price?
The prices of accommodation generally follow the following rules:
- The longer stay, the lower price
- The higher number of students/people in room/house, the lower price
- The bigger distance from city centre, the lower price
- Hotels/backpackers have higher prices during the season
- The higher quality, better equipped of accommodation, the higher price
What prices I can expect?
| Type of Accommodation |
Price (AU$) |
Common locality |
| Homestay |
from $200 per week |
Usually not in the city centre, accessible by train or bus from the centre |
| Share Accommodation |
from $130 per week |
Very often outside the centre, accessible by train or bus; the ones in the centre are more expensive |
| Hostel / Backpacker |
from $25 per night |
In the city centre or close to it |
| Own flat |
from $490 per week |
Average price of a three bedroom house near the city centre |