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Alternative options and support

Living on campus enhances your university experience, which is why we encourage you to explore our on-campus accommodation options first. If on-campus living doesn’t suit your circumstances, there are other options such as renting, house sharing and homestays.

The information on this page is a guide only. Curtin University does not recommend or endorse a particular real estate agent or accommodation provider. The websites and accommodation providers included on this page are not exhaustive but can provide you with a good starting point.

Nearby Curtin suburbs

When using the search function on real estate websites, try searching for accommodation in the following suburbs, which are close to Curtin Perth in Bentley:

Belmont (6104)
Cannington (6107)
Carlisle (6102)
Como (6152)
East Victoria Park (6101)
Lathlain (6100)
St James (6102)
Victoria Park (6100)
Waterford (6152)
Wilson (6107)

Private rental accommodation

Due a low vacancy rate, the private rental market in Perth is extremely competitive. The following websites are popular resources when searching for rental properties to suit your needs and budget:

Realestate.com
Rent.com.au
Domain.com.au

If you rent a home in Western Australia, you are legally protected by the Residential Tenancies Act 1987. The Act is regulated by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. The Department’s has produced an essential guide to renting a home in WA, which contains useful information on tenant’s rights and obligations.

Circle Green Community Legal is a not-for-profit legal centre that offers information and services for tenants, including starting a tenancy factsheets. The centre can also help tenants with any rental problems.

House sharing

House sharing is where you have your own room in a house and share communal spaces with other people. There are several websites that can help you to find a room in a shared house:

Flatmates.com.au
Realestate.com.au
Student.com

Flatmates.com.au also provides useful guides, checklists and templates to help in common situations of renting with other people. Or, the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has some basic information on co-tenancy.

Some house sharing arrangements do not have the same level of protection as private rental agreements. More information is available from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, including this guide on the rights and responsibilities of boarders and lodgers.

Homestay

Homestay involves living with a host family where you share facilities and, depending on your agreement with your host, meals. You usually have your own furnished bedroom and access to a shared bathroom and communal living areas.

You and your host will need to agree on what’s included in your weekly fees, such as electricity, gas, water, meals, cleaning, laundry, internet access, and whether your room can be locked.

The following providers may be able to help you find homestay accommodation:

AHN-WA
Talkabout Tours
Perth Student Accommodation
International Student Accommodation Australia
Study Vision

Homestay guests do not have the same level of protection as private rental tenants. More information is available from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, including this guide on the rights and responsibilities of boarders and lodgers.

In addition to weekly fees, if you are living in a homestay, you may be asked to pay a one-off placement fee to your host and/or a bond (also known as a security deposit). This is to protect the host against any damage, repairs or unpaid costs.

If this fee and/or bond is required, you can request it to be lodged with the State Government’s Bond Administrator. More information on bond lodgement is available on the Department’s website. Make sure you obtain a receipt for any up-front payments and your weekly fees from your homestay host.

Short-stay

If you live outside of Western Australia and are planning to live and study in Perth, you could arrange short-stay accommodation for a few weeks to give yourself time to find something long-term once you arrive. We don’t recommend you plan to stay in short-term accommodation for too long, as it can be expensive.

Airbnb and Stayz have extensive short-stay accommodation options, including hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts.

Nesuto Curtin Hotel

The Nesuto Curtin Hotel is a short-term accommodation option and is located at Curtin Perth, so it’s convenient for you to start your studies while you look to live somewhere long-term.

The hotel offers 50 modern and spacious rooms, including accessible rooms, interconnecting rooms and rooms with extra bedrooms and additional amenities.

The Curtin community can access special offers at Nesuto, including 15% off Best Flexible Rates when guests stay five nights or more. Contact Nesuto directly for availability and terms and conditions.

Hotels in Perth

Curtin’s Travel Operations Team have negotiated rates at many Perth hotels. These hotels may be an option for shorter stays if you need accommodation:

Adina Apartment Hotel Perth
Aloft Perth
Duxton Hotel Perth
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle – by Rydges
Fraser Suites Perth
Holiday Inn Perth City Centre
Hyatt Regency Perth
Ibis Perth
Ingot Hotel Perth, Ascend Hotel Collection
InterContinental Perth City Centre
Mantra On Murray Perth
Metro Hotel Perth
Neuston Mounts Bay Perth
Novotel Perth Langley
Pan Pacific Perth
Parmelia Hilton Perth
Quest Fremantle
Quest Kings Park
Quest South Perth Foreshore
The Adnate Perth – Art Series
Quest Midland
Quest Joondalup
Neuston Curtin Perth Hotel
Westin Hotel
Comfort Inn and Suites Good Earth

Rates will vary depending on your hotel choice, room type and length of stay. You will need to contact the hotel directly if you wish to book accommodation and confirm your eligibility for any rates at the time of making your booking.

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