Semester in Australia secures fully-furnished housing for students studying on the Gold Coast, offering students the opportunity to make the most of this beautiful beachfront city. Currently, we are able to provide students with the following fantastic housing options. Internet is included in all Gold Coast housing.
For further details download our Gold Coast Housing Service brochure.
Housing Options:
Gold Coast Beautiful Beach-side Housing:
These are 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartments offering single rooms, with the possibility to share one bedroom. Students can live on a quiet street just one street back from the famous ‘Surfer’s Paradise’ beach where you have an ocean view from nearly every room. These apartments are a 5-minute walk to the best of Surfer’s Paradise shopping and entertainment and an easy 15 -minute bus ride to Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus. The apartments are modern and comfortable, with a larger living room/kitchen area shared by the residents. Laundry facilities are located inside the apartment, with a washer and dryer.
The apartments offer students:
- Own bedroom room and own bathroom in a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment
- Fully furnished
- Fully stocked with all kitchen utensils and appliances
- Laundry inside the apartment
- Large balconies with stunning views
- Ceiling fans
- 24-hour reception / security
- Outdoor pool & heated spa
- State of the art gymnasium
- Tropical gardens
- Sauna
- Poolside BBQ area and garden BBQ area
- 2 beachside tennis courts
- Walking distance to supermarket, entertainment and buses.
Semester housing fee: Gold Coast ‘premium’ per-student, per-semester:
Single room, 2-bedroom apartment – AUD$6,500
Shared room, 2-bedroom apartment – AUD$3,900
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Get great value for money with the Semester in Australia Housing Fee:
Utilities & Internet:
Utilities and internet connection and usage costs (water, electricity & gas) are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay all utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless there is excessive usage. Your residence will be notified of excessive utility bills before you are charged additional fees.
Housing Services Fee:
This fee is included in the Semester Housing Fee and covers the housing and arrival services, and includes: the pre-booking of fully-furnished private rental accommodation, the pre-departure and arrival information service, on-site Resident Director services, arrivals information and Welcome Pack.
Security Deposit:
A Security Deposit of AUD$400 is in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. This Security Deposit is required in accordance with the Queensland Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It will be lodged with and held in a separate account by the RTA. The deposit is refundable, less reasonable cleaning costs, at the end of your tenancy provided the apartment is left in satisfactory condition and all furnishing items are accounted for and intact. Generally, you should receive the deposit refund 4 – 8 weeks after the conclusion of the semester.
Leases:
All leases are in line with the Australian academic year and run from February to June and July to November. Semester in Australia will provide housing for your entire semester/program at the Australian university. Any additional housing must be requested prior to your departure to Australia, and is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, please consider your travel dates carefully.
Internet connection IS INCLUDED in your SiA Sydney Housing:
Internet in Australia is very different, often quite slow and not easily accessible for free in public places. In Australia internet is charged by download limits. Aussie Internet is the #1 complaint from students! SiA provides internet in your apartment. Upon booking ask for details, such as any limits or restrictions. We can even set you up with personal mobile wireless internet (USB), which you can use anytime, anywhere! Pre-order it with us and it will be ready and activated for you upon arrival.
Phone and cable TV ARE NOT not included in the Housing Fee, unless otherwise indicated:
In most cases, you will need to arrange your own phone and Cable TV service. It is a simple procedure and instructions will be provided. Some students prefer to purchase cell phones instead of a normal residential telephone service.
