BAA does not have its own on-campus Student accommodation but there are several housing and accommodation options available. Students can choose to share and/or rent an apartment, flat or house, or stay in Student apartment complexes or hostels, or live with an Australian family in a Homestay boarding situation. Cost of accommodation can vary significantly and will be determined by location; type of housing and how many people are to share the accommodation.
The Melbourne Student Welcome desk websites has accommodation options -
http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/health-support-services/for-young-people/Pages/Studentwelcome-desk.aspx
Study Melbourne provides information on living and accommodation:
https://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/living-and-accommodation
International Students may initially book temporary accommodation, so they can make some informed
choices about where they would like to permanently reside after they have arrived in Melbourne.
Renting a House/Flat
If you are considering rental accommodation in either a house or flat, there are a range of other expenses
that need to be considered:
• Rental properties usually require one (1) month’s rent in advance and one (1) month’s rent for bond;
• Cost of furniture and amenities;
• Periodic utility expenses (gas, electricity, water, telephone).
It could be a more feasible option to rent a room in an already established house which will not only assist
with expenses but a good opportunity to gain some independence but still have a close support network
there for you.
In these types of accommodation, you are expected to share the cleaning of the common areas as well as
doing your own washing. Cooking is sometimes done individually or as a household. Living conditions are
usually established at the time of entering a lease contract with the other occupants.
Housing and flat costs will vary on size of the accommodation and the number of occupants.
For further information and up-to-date listings of properties in Melbourne, go to:
• https://flatmates.com.au/people
• https://au.easyroommate.com/victoria/melbourne-share-accommodation