🇦🇺 Student housing in Australia (2026)

We track 356 residences across 8 cities in Australia — listed rates start around A$175/wk (indicative). Housing is mapped against 31 QS-ranked universities so you can search by campus, not just by postcode.

356residences
8cities
31QS universities
A$175from, per week (indicative)

Cities

Choose a city in Australia

Sorted by number of listed residences. From-prices are the lowest indicative rate in each city.

Sydney

141 residences · The University of New South Wales, Western Sydney University

from A$175 indicative

Melbourne

137 residences · RMIT University

from A$219 indicative

Adelaide

37 residences · Adelaide University

from A$205 indicative

Brisbane

20 residences · Queensland University of Technology

from A$199 indicative

Perth

14 residences

from A$222 indicative

Canberra

4 residences · Australian National University

from A$200 indicative

Lismore

2 residences · Southern Cross University

from A$235 indicative

Coffs Harbour

1 residence

from A$235 indicative

Universities

Top QS-ranked universities in Australia

All 703 universities →
QS #19 The University of Melbourne Google 4.5★ · 1,692 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #20 The University of New South Wales Google 4.4★ · 1,476 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #25 The University of Sydney Google 4.4★ · 1,918 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #32 Australian National University Google 4.4★ · 661 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #36 Monash University Google 4.3★ · 1,389 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #42 The University of Queensland Google 4.5★ · 1,350 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #77 The University of Western Australia Google 4.5★ · 976 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #82 Adelaide University Google 4.4★ · 766 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #96 University of Technology Sydney Google 4.2★ · 881 campus reviews Housing nearby → QS #125 RMIT University Google 3.9★ · 918 campus reviews Housing nearby →

Resident-rated

Highly rated residences in Australia

Best Google ratings among residences with 10+ published reviews.

5.0 (75)

Local: Box Hill - 11 Cambridge

Melbourne, Australia

from A$790/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

5.0 (75)

Local: Box Hill - 5 Cambridge

Melbourne, Australia

from A$790/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

5.0 (33)

Y Suites on Margaret

Sydney, Australia

from A$739/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Spire Student Living — student accommodation in Melbourne 5.0 (24)

Spire Student Living

Melbourne, Australia

from A$523/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

209 Brunswick Road Brunswick — student accommodation in Melbourne 5.0 (22)

209 Brunswick Road Brunswick

Melbourne, Australia

from A$410/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Room in a 5 Bedroom Apartment, Anzac Parade, Kingsford — student accommodation in Sydney 5.0 (17)

Room in a 5 Bedroom Apartment, Anzac Parade, Kingsford

Sydney, Australia

from A$280/wkindicative — confirm with the operator

Australia housing FAQ

How much does student housing cost in Australia?
Listed rates in our database start around A$175/wk (Sydney), and vary widely by city, room type and lease length. All figures are indicative — confirm the current rate with the operator before signing.
Which cities in Australia have the most student housing?
Sydney (141 residences), Melbourne (137 residences), Adelaide (37 residences) lead our listings. In total we track 356 residences across 8 Australia cities.
How do I book a room in Australia?
Shortlist residences on FindStay, then enquire directly with the operator — they handle contracts, deposits and payments. If you’d like help comparing options first, ask Robin in the chat; an advisor follows up within one business day.

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