About Melbourne
About Melbourne
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is widely recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Known for its multicultural community, high-quality education, vibrant arts scene, and excellent public transport network, Melbourne offers an outstanding environment for both study and everyday life.
Home to more than five million residents, Melbourne is one of Australia’s leading centres for business, education, and innovation. The city is culturally diverse, with people from over 200 countries contributing to its welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. This diversity makes Melbourne an ideal destination for international students seeking a supportive and globally connected community.
Melbourne is renowned for its dynamic lifestyle. Students can enjoy world-class restaurants, famous laneway cafés, shopping precincts, museums, galleries, and year-round festivals. The city also hosts major international sporting events, including the Australian Open and the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.
In addition to its urban attractions, Melbourne offers easy access to beautiful beaches, national parks, mountain ranges, and regional destinations such as the Great Ocean Road and the Yarra Valley.
Melbourne’s extensive tram, train, and bus network makes it easy for students to travel around the city and surrounding suburbs. Combined with a strong employment market and a high standard of living, Melbourne provides an exceptional place to live, study, and build your future.
We are confident that your time in Melbourne will be both enjoyable and rewarding.
For more information about Melbourne, you should visit the city’s official website: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
Other websites with useful information about living in Melbourne and Victoria are:
www.visitvictoria.com
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
www.visitmelbourne.com.au
www.melbourne.com.au
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
www.visitmelbourne.com.au
www.melbourne.com.au
It is important to consider the full range of costs and responsibilities with leased accommodation. The demand is usually high and ranges generally from AUD80 – AUD 550 per week unfurnished or AUD100 – AUD600 per week furnished depending on the size, condition and location of the house/apartment. Shared accommodation also varies greatly in price.
The following is a list of places where you can go to find advertisements for accommodation:
The Melbourne Age has advertisements for flats (apartments) and share houses every week. The Domain section of the Age, published every Saturday, has a very extensive list of available rental properties in Melbourne.
Australia has a climate which varies from cool during the winter months in the middle of the year to occasionally very hot during summer, which occurs from about November through the Christmas/New Year holiday season, until about the end of February. You can obtain information about weather from the Bureau of Meteorology website. www.bom.gov.au
Homestay
Many students prefer to stay in homestay accommodation whilst studying. Homestay accommodation provides you with the opportunity to share the lifestyle of a local family and gain an understanding of life in Australia.
An average homestay accommodation costs about $290 per week. Still we recommend you to check online for cheaper price.
Satisfaction with student homestay arrangements is monitored by the ACM Student Welfare Officer. Accommodation and Welfare Questionnaires are to be completed by students within four weeks of beginning every new homestay placement and then at the end of every three months during the placement.
Cost of Living
The following table provides a list of approximate prices, in Australian dollars, of some typical foods, goods and services that you can compare with those in your home country:
It is estimated that in addition to your accommodation costs, a single international student requires a minimum of AUD18, 000 per year (or AUD350 per week) for living expenses.
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