Where to live

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.

Book free airport pickup

Cost of living

Compare the costs to help you decide what suits your needs and budget

Cost of studying in Australia

Choosing your long-term accommodation

Search for your accommodation

Whether you would like to live on-campus or off-campus, there are a number of options you can explore to find housing to suit your needs. You can also choose homestay and live with a local Australian family while you study.

Are you under 18 years old and searching for accommodation?

Search for under 18 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.

On-campus at Nathan campus

On-campus at Gold Coast campus

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.

Homestay Partner

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

Preferred Partners

Our preferred partners are a fantastic living option if you want to take advantage of all the benefits of convenience, high quality facilities and services, and security. Griffith University’s preferred partners offer a range of attractive off-campus accommodation options near all Griffith campuses - often at discounted rates for Griffith University students. Preferred partners aim to deliver an exciting resident experience for all students while adhering to quality and safety standards. Easy access to public transport options will ensure that you will get the best of city living while being located close to your campus, sometimes only a 5 minute walk away!

Some of the unique features offered by our preferred partners are: