🌐 Other Accommodation Websites

If you haven’t found suitable accommodation on the UniStays website, there are many other platforms you can explore.

These websites include options such as:

• Private rentals

• Share houses

• Flatmates

• Student accommodation providers

• Short-term stays

⚠️ Important:
Southern Cross University does not endorse any of the websites listed below. They are provided as additional options only.

🔒 Safety Reminder:
You should never exchange money or sign agreements without first viewing the property (either in person or via a verified inspection).

🏠 General Accommodation Websites

These platforms may help you find rentals, share housing, or private accommodation.

• Student Accommodation One
  https://studentaccommodationone.com

• Metro on Central — Labrador, Gold Coast
  https://metrooncentral.com.au

• Nexus Place — Ashmore, Gold Coast
  https://www.nexusplace.com.au

• Flatmates.com.au
  https://flatmates.com.au

• Realestate.com.au
  https://www.realestate.com.au

• Domain
  https://www.domain.com.au

• Gumtree
  https://www.gumtree.com.au

• Airbnb
  https://www.airbnb.com.au

• Sharehouse — Free Housemate Finder
  https://www.sharehouse.com.au

• Facebook Marketplace
  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace

• Flatmate Finders
  https://www.flatmatefinders.com.au

🏙️ Purpose-Built Student Accommodation

(Sydney, Melbourne, Perth)

If you are completing placement in a major city, purpose-built student accommodation may be a suitable option.

Providers include:

• UniLodge (Sydney / Melbourne)
  https://www.unilodge.com.au

• Scape Student Living
  https://www.scape.com.au

• Student.com (Sydney / Melbourne / Perth)
  https://www.student.com

• Iglu Student Accommodation (Sydney / Melbourne)
  https://iglu.com.au

• Furnished Property Sydney
  https://www.furnishedproperty.com.au

• Campus Perth
  https://campusperth.com

• The Student Housing Company — Perth
  https://www.thestudenthousingcompany.com.au

• Insider Guides — Accommodation in Australia
  https://insiderguides.com.au/accommodation

👨‍👩‍👧 Homestay Accommodation

Homestay accommodation matches students with a local family living near campus or placement locations.

This option is particularly popular with international students and may include meals and utilities.

^ Inclusions vary between providers.

For Lismore and Gold Coast campuses, students and potential hosts are commonly referred to:

• Australian Homestay Network
  https://www.homestaynetwork.org

Other homestay providers include:

• Homestay Plus
  https://www.homestayplus.com.au

• Cozzy Stay
  https://cozzystay.com

💡 Helpful Tips When Searching

Students often have more success when they:

✔ Start searching early
✔ Check multiple websites
✔ Consider nearby suburbs or towns
✔ Share accommodation with another student
✔ Ask placement coordinators or past students for suggestions

✅ Need More Options?

You may also wish to check:

👉 UniStays Work Placements listings
👉 Placement accommodation providers
👉 Local community Facebook groups