About Gold Coast
Golden Coast is very popular amongst students. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Gold Coast:
Undergraduate: 55-65%
Postgraduate: 35-45%
The proportion of international students in Gold Coast has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Gold Coast’s universities, and Government initiatives.
Popular Student Areas in Gold Coast
Popular areas in Gold Coast amongst university students are Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and Main Beach. 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 Surfers Paradise will be near Griffith University's Gold Coast campus, Bond University, and purpose accommodation would cost around $300-$400 per week.
Travel Time from Surfers Paradise to CBD by different modes of transportation:
Tram- 30-40 minutes
Bus - 45-60 minutes
Taxi - 20-30 minutes
2. Students living in Broadbeach would pay approximately $275-$375/week.
Nearby universities include Griffith University's Gold Coast campus.
Travel Time from Broadbeach to CBD by different modes of transportation:
Tram - 25- 35 minutes
Bus - 40- 50 minutes
Taxi - 15-25 minutes
3. Students living in Main Beach PBSAs would pay around $250-$325 per week. This area includes Griffith University's Gold Coast campus and TAFE Queensland Gold Coast.
Travel Time from Main Beach to CBD by different modes of transportation:
Tram - 20-30 minutes
Bus - 40-50 minutes.
Taxi - 10-20 minutes
Best Student Housings in Gold Coast
Gold Coast offers student room options, and students can explore different zones in Golden Coast in proximity to their colleges and budgets.
Popular student accommodation in Gold Coast, which provides almost every room type is Griffith University Village.
Discover Student Room Types in Gold Coast
The purpose-built student accommodation in Gold Coast 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.
Here we have categorized the room types given below on the preference and budget to help you in decision-making.
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Gold Coast:
These cost around $600-$1200/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
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $350-$450/ month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $300-$400/ month
Main Beach avg Rent: $250-$350/ month
Triple/ Quadruple rooms
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: Triple: $400-$550/ month
Quadruple: $350-$500/ month
Broadbeach avg Rent: Triple: $350-$450/ month
Quadruple: $300-$400/ month
Main Beach avg Rent: Triple: $300-$400/ month
Quadruple: $250-$350/ month
Entire place
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $1,500- $4,500/ month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $1,200- $4,000/ month
Main Beach avg Rent: $1,000- $3,500/ month
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Gold Coast with privacy: These rooms cost around $300- $550 per month.
Student Single Room
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $400-$600/ month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $350-$500/ month
Main Beach avg Rent: $300-$450/ month
Recommended student single rooms is Griffith University Village.
Student Shared Flats
Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $350-$500/ month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $300-$450/ month
Main Beach avg Rent: $250-$400/ month
Student Twin Rooms
Amenities: One room with 2 single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $350-$500 per bed/month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $300-$450 per bed/month
Main Beach avg Rent: $250-$400 per bed/month
Student Double Room
Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $400-$550/month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $350-$500/month
Main Beach avg Rent: $300-$450/month
Room Type 3: Gold Coast student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and near CBD cost around $500-$650 per month. Those are the moderate prices.
Gold Coast Student Flats
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $1,000-$2,000+/month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $800-$1,500+/month
Main Beach avg Rent: $800-$1,500+/month
Griffith University Village provides flats for students that they could easily choose from.
Gold Coast Student En-Suite Rooms
Amenities: Single bedroom, Private bathroom, shared kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $700-$1,200+/month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $600-$1,000+/month
Main Beach avg Rent: $500-$800+/month
Gold Coast Student studios
Amenities: private bedroom, Private bathroom, private kitchen
Surfers Paradise avg Rent: $800-$2,000+/month
Broadbeach avg Rent: $700-$1,500+/month
Main Beach avg Rent: $600-$1,200+/month
Room Type 4: Amenities over budget
The minimum price of student penthouses in Gold Coast starts around $5,000 per month.
These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor more over budget.
Cost of Living in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast as a student:
Food: $500-$700/month on average.
We suggest buying groceries that cost around $100/month and cooking your own meal.
Shop from grocery stores such as Aldi, IGA, Supercheap Supermarkets,Coles and Woolworths, and Fruit and vegetable markets . They have some specific days for students' discounts.
There are also online shopping options that include Woolworths Delivery and Coles Online.
Transportation: $75-$150/month on average
Get TransLink Go Card and University-specific Student Cards; they offer discounts on public transport buses, trains etc.
Rent electric bikes and folding bikes for $30-$50 per day from private companies for weekend commutes.
University bike schemes: Some universities, such as Griffith University and Bond University, offer bikes to their students at discounted rates.
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 $200 - $400. This price is for a moderate setup for the kitchen.
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 $150 - $300.
Former students generally leave their bedding essentials in 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 £54
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 $75 - $150
Cleaning and hygiene are underrated while booking a student room sometimes. 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.
