Private Accommodation/Renting
If you like a truly independent lifestyle, an option you might like to consider is private shared or single rental accommodation. Alternatively, you might consider fully catered accommodation.
If you:
- Like to make your own decisions about what you eat and when you eat
- Don't mind cooking and cleaning
- Want to be fairly free of commitments and obligations
- Feel confident about your ability to manage things such as your own budget and negotiating rental leases
- Want to live with friends
Private accommodation is available in the suburbs of Wollongong. There are three styles: shared, non-shared (single) as well as accommodation with meal plans. Occupants of most shared accommodation will come to an arrangement to share equally in household expenses such as telephone costs, electricity and rental bond. Rental costs vary, as indicated below.
| Unfurnished room |
AUD$120 -$170 per week |
| Furnished room |
AUD$135 - $210 per week |
| Apartment (one or two bedroom, unfurnished) |
AUD$200 - $350 per week |
| House (unfurnished) |
AUD$300 -$450 per week |
*Prices are approximate and subject to change at the property owners discretion
Things you need to know about private accommodation/renting
1. Arrive in Wollongong before the end of January.
Most houses and units will have been rented by the end of January so it is strongly recommended that you start searching early. Accommodation Services can assist you with maps of the local area, names and telephone numbers of Real Estate Agents in Wollongong, and a comprehensive database listing of shared or private rental accommodation. You may also advertise for a flatmate on our notice boards. All listings are updated weekly.
2. Familiarise yourself with rental information and your rights as a tenant.
Before renting it is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with the rental information available on the Department of Fair Trading website. You should also read the 'Renting Guide' and Rights and Obligations of Tenants in NSW. You may also wish to read Helpful Hints when Applying for Rental Properties.
Student Shared Accommodation (please read the disclaimer)
Are you looking for Shared Accommodation? Please view current shared accommodation available to Wollongong University students.
Private Accommodation Listings
When seeking granny flats, units, houses and share accommodation you can check the online classifieds with the local paper – The Illawarra Mercury (particularly on a Wednesdays and Saturdays). The Illawarra Mercury is for sale at the Unishop. If you are looking for a granny flat, unit, house or share accommodation you should also look on the boards at the Student Service Centre – Building 17 – for properties available for rent from local Real Estate Agents.
Abbreviations:
| exp |
Stands for expenses. If a listing has yes in this column, then you will be responsible for paying your share of expenses such as electricity, gas, etc. |
| f/b |
Stands for full board. If a listing has yes in this column, then meals will be included in the rental price. |
| smk |
stands for smoking. If a listing has yes in this column, then it means smoking is allowed. |
| furn |
Stands for furniture. F/F is fully furnished, P/F is partly furnished and U/F is unfurnished. |
| biw |
Stands for Built in wardrobes. |
If you come across a place that has already been rented, please contact the Accommodation Office either in person or by phoning (02) 4221 4622 or (02) 4221 5467, so that other students do not waste their time and money. We thank you and appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Other places to check for Rental Properties are: (please read the disclaimer and rental guide)
Sydney Accommodation
For students seeking accommodation in Sydney, the following links may be useful:
Variety of accommodation options in Sydney
Local Sydney listings
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