Cost of Flatting
Set-up Costs
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.
Sample accommodation budget for a full-time student flatting in 2009
| 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) |
$4940 | $95 |
| Groceries | $3120 | $60 |
| Electricity/Gas | $998 | $19 |
| Telephone Rental | $140 | $2.70 |
| Internet Cost | $166 | $3.20 |
| Insurance on belongings in flat (on cover of $10,000) (This includes public liability cover of $1,000,000) |
$200 | $3.85 |
| $9,564 | $183.75 |
To help you choose the place that best suits you:
Download the tenant's checklist (120KB in PDF format) and take it with you to your flat appointments.
