Accommodation planning is important when you prepare to arrive in Australia.
You may consider some shorter-term accommodation options before you commit to longer term rental or lease contracts so you can make better decisions. This page offers you access to a range of accommodation options.
Your accommodation rights
In Australia, there are laws to protect you as a tenant. Make sure you know your rights before securing accommodation.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION RIGHTS
In Australia, there are laws to protect you as a tenant. Make sure you know your rights before securing accommodation.
Residential Tenancies Authority Queensland (RTA)
Queensland Statewide Tenant Advice and Referral Service (QSTARS)
What to book
We recommend you organise temporary accommodation for your first few days or weeks in Queensland. This will give you time to inspect and organise your long-term accommodation after you arrive in Australia, to ensure you are choosing a living and study environment that suits your needs.
1. Temporary accommodation
Before you leave home, book accommodation for your first few nights in Australia.
2. Airport pickup
Book your airport transfer at least 72 hours before you leave.
3. Long-term accommodation
Choose where to live long-term and find a place that feels like home.
Temporary accommodation
There are many short-term accommodation options located near each of our campuses that are easily accessible by public transport. When booking accommodation let the staff know you are a Griffith University student as they may offer a discounted student rate. The following websites provide a range of accommodation options in the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas.
Airport pickup service
Have a friendly face to meet you at the airport when you arrive in Australia! Griffith offers a free airport pickup service for all new international students arriving in Australia for the first time. The service can also be arranged for non-student friends or family travelling with you at cost.
It is available from both the Brisbane and the Gold Coast airports. We recommend that you book this service online at least 72 hours before you leave.
Note: If you are under 18 you must book airport reception as part of your arrival arrangements.
Cost of living
Compare the costs to help you decide what suits your needs and budget
Choosing your long-term accommodation
On-campus
Living on-campus is a fantastic way to meet new people, find out about new cultures, and develop independence. On-campus accommodation is usually fully furnished and provides access to laundry facilities, gym equipment, common rooms, internet and organised student activities.
Off-campus
Homestay Partner
Homestay gives you the option of living with an Australian family whilst studying. Homestay options are available for all our campuses and are a great way for you to develop your English language skills and experience the Australian way of life. It offers catered and self-catered options.
Private Off-campus
Sharing a house or apartment with a number of other students is the most common form of off-campus accommodation. You will need to consider:
- the cost of rent (usually advertised weekly)
- if utilities are included in your rent (electricity, water, gas)
- if internet is included in your rent
- if the accommodation is furnished
- how close the accommodation is to your campus
- access to public transport
Off campus (Brisbane)
Griffith has a formalised agreement with UniLodge as our preferred accommodation provider to support students studying at the Brisbane City and Brisbane South (Nathan) campuses. Choose from the following facilities:
- UniLodge Brisbane City *
- UniLodge Southbank
- UniLodge Toowong
- UniLodge Park Central
- UniLodge Herston
* able to accept domestic and international students under the age of 18 years
Areas near our campuses
The following suburbs are close to our campuses.
Gold Coast
- Ashmore
- Arundel
- Labrador
- Molendinar
- Parkwood
- Southport
Brisbane South (Nathan)
- Coopers Plains
- Macgregor
- Nathan
- Robertson
- Salisbury
Brisbane City (South Bank)
- Dutton Park
- Highgate Hill
- Kangaroo Point
- Spring Hill
- West End
Logan
- Kingston
- Logan Central
- Loganlea
- Meadowbrook
- Shailer Park
- Tanah Merah