About Bendigo
Bendigo is very popular amongst students. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Bendigo:
Undergraduate: 2% to 5%
Postgraduate: 5% to 10%
The proportion of international students in Bendigo has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Bendigo's universities, the increasing globalization of higher education, and La Trobe Bendigo's focus on master's programs attracting international students
Popular Student Areas in Bendigo
Popular Bendigo areas amongst university students are Golden Square, East Bendigo, and Eaglehawk. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for a perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.
1. Students living in Golden Square will be near La Trobe University Bendigo, Bendigo TAFE Myers Street Campus, and purpose accommodation would cost around $150-$250 per week.
Travel Time from Golden Square to CBD by different modes of transportation:
Car- 5-10 minutes
Bike - 15-20 minutes
Public Transporation - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 30-40 minutes
2. Students living in East Bendigo would pay approximately $120-$200 per week.
Nearby universities include La Trobe University Bendigo Campus and Bendigo TAFE Myers Street Campus.
Travel Time from East Bendigo to the City Centre by different modes of transportation:
Car - 10-15 minutes
Bike - 15-20 minutes
Public Transportation - 10-15 minutes
Walking - 40-45 minute
3. Students living in Eaglehawk PBSAs would pay around $100-$180 per week. This area has La Trobe University Bendigo Campus and Bendigo TAFE Myers Street Campus
Travel Time from Eaglehawk to CBD by different modes of transportation:
Car - 15-20 minutes
Bike - 25-30 minutes
Public Transportation - 20-25 minutes
Walking - 1 hour 15 minutes
Best Student Housings in Bendigo
Bendigo has a vast choice of student room options, and students can explore different areas in Bendigo in proximity to their colleges and budgets.
Popular student accommodations in Bendigo which provide almost every room type, are Units - La Trobe University Bendigo Campus, Villas, Terraces, and Hillside Apartments.
Discover Student Room Types in Bendigo
The purpose-built student accommodation in Bendigo typically includes a variety of amenities included in bills; it varies according to the provider's terms & conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions.
We have categorized the room types given below based on preference and budget to help you in decision-making.
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Bendigo:
These cost around $600 per month 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
Golden Square avg. Rent: $550-$700/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $500-$650 / month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $450-$600 / month
Triple/ Quadruple rooms
Amenities: Private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: Triple: $700-$900/ month
Quadruple: $900-$1,100/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: Triple: $650-$850/ month
Quadruple: $850-$1,050/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: Triple: $600-$800/ month
Quadruple: $800-$1,000/ month
Entire place
Amenities: Private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $1,400- $2,500 / month
East Bendigo avg. Rent:$1,200-$2,200/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $1,000-$1,800/ month
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Bendigo with privacy: These rooms cost around $450-$650 per month.
Student Single Room
Amenities: Private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $500-$750/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $450-$650/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent:$400-$600/ month
Recommended student single rooms are Villas, Terraces, and Hillside Apartments.
Student Shared Flats
Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $450-$650/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $400-$600/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $350-$550/ month
Student Twin Rooms
Amenities: One room with 2 single beds, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $600-$800/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $550-$750/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $500-$700/ month
Student Double Room
Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $550-$750/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $500-$700/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $450-$650/ month
Room Type 3: Bendigo student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and near CBD cost around $900-$1,300 per month.
Bendigo Student Flats
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $500-$700/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $450-$650/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $400-$600/ month
Bendigo Student En-Suite Rooms
Amenities: Single bedroom, private bathroom, shared kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $600-$800/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $550-$750/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $500-$700/ month
Bendigo Student studios
Amenities: private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
Golden Square avg. Rent: $850-$1,100/ month
East Bendigo avg. Rent: $750-$1,000/ month
Eaglehawk avg. Rent: $700-$950/ month
Popular student studios include Units - La Trobe University Bendigo Campus
Room Type 4: Amenities over budget
Student Penthouse in Bendigo costs exceeds $2,500 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 more over budget.
Cost of Living in Bendigo for Students
It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall expenses, apart from your student accommodation rent, there are other expenses which can not be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Bendigo as a student:
Food: $400-$600/month on average.
We suggest buying groceries that cost around $300/month and cooking your own meal.
Shop from grocery stores such as Aldi, IGA, and Coles and Woolworths. They have some specific days for students' discounts.
Transportation: $50-$100/month on average
Get myki Student Concession Pass and Full-fare myki card for discounts on public transport buses. For trains, there’s V/Line Student Concession Pass and Full-fare V/Line ticket.
Rent electric bikes and folding bikes for $30-$50 per day from private companies for weekend commutes.
Bendigo Go has a bike-sharing programme that students can get the best use of.
Buy a new bike for $500 easily available for students. Which is equal to one month's rent will benefit you for the entire year.
Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around $100-$400.
Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to Airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.
Bedding Essentials: Market worth around $125-$260
Former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city due to Airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.
Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around $70-250$
While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. It’s best to find the most needed bathroom tools to ease your stay, as the quality and quantity of the things you get will determine your price range.
Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around $44-$85
Cleaning and hygiene are underrated while booking a student room sometimes. But if you need it on a daily basis. But if you need it on a daily basis, it can cost you a little money. We recommend you get the necessary cleaning supplies to have a clean environment and save money for exploring the city itself.
