Costs associated with setting up your flat
Bond: Normally 2 weeks' rent but it can be 1-4 weeks.
This is paid to the landlord who will then lodge this with The Department of Building and Housing.
Connection charges: For power, phone, internet and satellite TV are additional costs not included in this budget.
Sample accommodation budget for a full-time student flatting in 2012
| Per person - estimated for a 5 person flat over 52 weeks | Annually | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (average cost for a property within 15 minutes of the University. Rents vary depending on location and chattels supplied by landlord) | $5720 | $110 |
| Groceries | $3380 | $65 |
| Electricity/Gas | $1066 | $20.50 |
| Telephone Rental | $153 | $2.95 |
| Internet Cost | $182 | $3.50 |
| Insurance on belongings in flat (on cover of $10,000) (This includes public liability cover of $1,000,000) | $220 | $4.20 |
| Total | $10,721 | $206.15 |
To help you choose the place that best suits you:
Download the tenant's checklist (PDF format, 120KB, 2 pages) and take it with you to your flat appointments.
