About Adelaide
Adelaide is one of the most popular cities for students. Many students enjoy staying in Adelaide. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Adelaide:
Postgraduate research: 27%
Master's: 22.8%
Bachelor's: 17.2%
Adelaide offers high-quality education through its prestigious universities: the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the University of South Australia (UniSA), and Torrens University Australia, among other world-renowned institutions. Besides its academic rigour, this city attracts students from all over the world.
Popular Student Areas in Adelaide
Popular Adelaide areas among university students are North Adelaide, the East End, and the City Centre. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for the perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.
1. Purpose-built accommodation would cost around $500–$700 per week in North Adelaide.
Distance to the University of Adelaide:
Walking - 33-minute
Cycling - 10-minute
Bus - 19-minute
Distance to the University of South Australia City East Campus:
Walking - 32-minute
Cycling - 9-minute
Bus - 19-minute
Distance to city centre:
Walking -39-minute
Cycling - 12-minute
Bus - 9-minute
2. Students living in the East End would pay approximately $550–$900 per week.
Distance to the University of Adelaide:
Walking - 13-minute
Cycling - 5-minute
Distance to the University of South Australia City East Campus:
Walking - 13-minute
Cycling - 5-minute
Distance to city centre:
Walking -17-minute
Cycling - 5-minute
Bus - 12-minute
3. Students living in purpose-built student accommodation in Adelaide City Centre pay around $400–$800 per week.
Distance to the University of Adelaide:
Walking - 20-minute
Cycling - 7-minute
Bus - 12-minute
Distance to the University of South Australia City East Campus:
Walking - 20-minute
Cycling - 7-minute
Bus - 9-minute
Less Popular Student-Recommended Areas Near Universities in Adelaide
Light Square Adelaide
Light Square is a lively central hub, blending culture, history, and green spaces.
Distance to the University of Adelaide: 22-minute walking distance.
Distance to the University of South Australia City East Campus: 13-minute walking distance.
Distance to the city centre: 11-minute walking distance.
Student rooms in Adelaide around Light Square Adelaide:
North Terrace Adelaide
North Terrace is Adelaide’s cultural heart, featuring iconic institutions and historic architecture.
Distance to the University of Adelaide: 3-minute walking distance.
Distance to the University of South Australia City East Campus: 3-minute walking distance.
Distance to the city centre: 17-minute walking distance.
Student rooms in Adelaide around North Terrace Adelaide:
Best Student Housing in Adelaide
Adelaide has various student room options, and students can explore different areas in Adelaide near their universities and budgets.
Popular student accommodations in Adelaide that provide almost every room type are Scape Waymouth, Dwell East End Adelaide, Scape Adelaide Central, Y Suites on Waymouth, and Y Suites City Gardens.
Adelaide Student housing near CBD:
Discover Student Room Types in Adelaide (Approx. AU$1000 - AU$5361/ month)
The purpose-built student accommodation in Adelaide typically includes a variety of amenities included in the bills; it varies according to the provider's terms and conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions.
Here, we have categorised the room types given below based on preference and budget to help you in your decision-making.
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Adelaide:
These cost around AU$465 per week on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments.
Shared room
Amenities: Self-contained apartment with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,450 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,500 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,450 / month
Triple/ Quadruple rooms
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,350 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,400 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,450 / month
Entire place
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$2,350 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$2,000 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,960 / month
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Adelaide with privacy: These rooms cost around AU$1,480 per month.
Student Single Room
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,350 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,000 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,060 / month
Recommended student single rooms include Scape Waymouth, Y Suites on Waymouth, and Y Suites City Gardens.
Student Shared Flats
Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,350 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,460 / month
Recommended student single rooms include Scape Waymouth, YScape Adelaide Central, and Y Suites City Gardens.
Student Twin Rooms
Amenities: One room with two single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$970 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,000 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,160 / month
Recommended twin rooms include Scape Waymouth.
Student Double Room
Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,470 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,460 / month
Room Type 3: Adelaide student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and proximity to the CBD cost around AU$1,000- AU$2,000 per month.
Adelaide Student Flats
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,316 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month
Adelaide Student En-Suite Rooms
Amenities: Single bedroom, Private bathroom, shared kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,150 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,200 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,300 / month
Browse through students' en-suites in Adelaide, such as Scape Waymouth and Scape Adelaide Central.
Adelaide Student Studios
Amenities: private bedroom, Private bathroom, private kitchen
North Adelaide’s average rent: AU$1,150 / month
The East End’s average rent: AU$1,200 / month
The City Centre’s average rent: AU$1,200 / month
Popular student studios are Scape Waymouth and Dwell East End Adelaide.
Room Type 4: Students who prefer amenities over budget
Student penthouses in Adelaide cost around AU$2,000–AU$3,000 per month.
These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor that is more than budget.
Cost of Living in Adelaide for Students (Approx. AU$400 - AU$570)
It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Adelaide student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Adelaide as a student:
Food: AU$350–AU$500/month on average.
We suggest buying groceries that cost around AU$200/month and cooking your own meals.
Shop at grocery stores such as Coles, Aldi, and Foodworks, as they often have lower prices than larger supermarkets.
Transportation: AU$50-AU$70/month on average
Use the Adelaide Metro; it’s cheap, and it connects all major suburbs and the CBD.
Buy a new bike for AU$300, easily available for students, which is equal to one month's rent and will benefit you for the entire year.
Of course, walking is always an option. You can walk around the city; it’s free and fun.
