Homestay Accommodation

Homestay means living with a local family or resident, and it is a great way for students to learn English and experience Australian lifestyle.

Full homestay includes 3 meals per day, a furnished bedroom and electricity, gas and water. Students generally prepare their own breakfast and lunch from ingredients provided by the host. Hot dinners are prepared by the host. Cost per week is AUD $190 to $250 depending on the quality of accommodation.

Part homestay is the same except it does not include meals and costs AUD $130 to $150 per week.

Initial stay in homestay accommodation is for a four-week minimum period. Homestay bookings should be made at least ten days prior to arrival. Upon arrival, a bond and two weeks’ rent needs to be paid. The bond is refundable at the end of your stay if there are no outstanding bills or property damage.

To book a homestay, please use the Homestay Booking Form. For more information about Homestay accommodation contact the Accommodation Officer.

Are you interested in becoming a homestay host?

There are two ways that you can advertise your accommodation to our Students:

1. Swinburne Student Housing Database
2. Homestay Program.

You are welcome to register for both or either of these.

Swinburne Student Housing Database

To list your property on our Student Housing Database, please go to the database and follow the prompts to 'List a Property'.

You are welcome to stipulate if you want only international students/ male or female etc, however requesting a particular nationality is prohibited by Australian Anti-Discrimination Laws.

Please contact the Accommodation Officer if I can offer you any further assistance with this.