Cost of living in student accommodation
Compare the average price of living on campus versus living in private rental accommodation.
Save money by living on res
Instead of juggling rent, bills and unexpected household costs, at Fedliving you pay one weekly fee that covers everything – electricity, water, internet and access to uni facilities. And there's no need to buy furniture or white goods like you would in a private rental. Living on campus also means you’re closer to classes, support services and uni events, so you can spend less on commuting.
Use this page to compare the approximate cost of private rental versus student res. Figures shown are in Australian dollars and should be used as a guide only.
Compare the cost
|
Expenses |
Room in a Berwick share house |
Room at Berwick Fedliving |
|
Annual bond / application fee |
$1000–$1400 (refundable if no damage / unpaid rent) |
$500 |
|
Furniture and appliances |
$1000+ |
$0 |
|
Weekly rental |
$260–$350 |
$259–$280 |
|
Weekly bills (electricity, gas, water, internet) |
$40–$60 |
$0 |
|
Weekly cleaning |
$0–$50 |
Common spaces included |
|
Weekly transport to campus |
$18–$36 |
$0 |
|
Weekly gardening |
$0–$50 |
$0 |
|
Total |
$318–$546 per week |
$259–$280 per week |
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