Cost of Living in Australia

If this will be your first time living independently away from home, brace yourself for the realities of financial responsibility! Research, planning and self-discipline are all practises that will serve you well during this adjustment period.  Try to research and forecast the cost of everything, as there can be hidden costs in each transaction.  

Particularly when evaluating accommodation alternatives, consider all cost factors:  rent, cost of transport to and from your institution, and any utilities included in the rent price.  You should also ask whether the rent is likely to be increased during your tenancy.

Utilities, food and groceries, tuition fees and textbooks are all expenses which can sneak up on you, so try to calculate and budget for them in advance.
Holders of Student Visas are permitted to work 20 hours per week, however well-paying part-time work can be hard to be find.  You should never count on part-time work to finance any of your essential living expenses.