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About Brisbane

Why students choose Brisbane

The University of Queensland occupies a peninsula inside a bend of the Brisbane River at St Lucia, and the quickest way onto it from most of the city is the ferry. That is not a novelty, it is the commute: the campus has its own terminal and the CityCat runs through the middle of town. QUT is the other arrangement entirely, with Gardens Point sitting in the central business district and a second campus at Kelvin Grove, while Griffith teaches at Nathan and at South Bank.

St Lucia itself is walking distance to UQ and priced for it, mostly low-rise flats and share houses. Toowong is next door, a little cheaper, with a shopping centre and its own railway station. The West End and South Brisbane sit across the river, well connected by ferry and bus, and are where a lot of UQ students actually live because the area has more going on. Kelvin Grove and Herston are built around QUT's northern campus and the hospitals. The central business district suits QUT Gardens Point and has most of the towers. Dutton Park and Annerley are south of the river, cheaper again, and near the Boggo Road busway station.

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  • Student apartment, share house or studio in Brisbane?

    Managed student buildings cluster around the CBD, South Brisbane, Woolloongabba and the major campuses. An en-suite room keeps the bathroom private and shares the kitchen; a studio is fully self-contained. A share house can provide more space, especially around St Lucia, Toowong and Kelvin Grove, but bills and furniture vary widely.

    Air conditioning, ventilation and the campus route deserve as much attention as floor area. For UQ, test the ferry or bus journey; for QUT, confirm which campus you attend; and for Griffith, check the specific campus rather than the university name alone.

  • What should you confirm before booking in Brisbane?

    MoJO currently lists 22 Brisbane student stays, with published prices from A$210/week. Compare total rent, included utilities, internet, air conditioning costs, bond, payment frequency and transport. Check your own concession eligibility with Translink before using discounted fares in a budget.

    Read the agreement and condition report carefully, photograph the room at move-in and confirm how the bond will be lodged. Ask for cancellation, transfer and early-exit terms in writing, particularly if your visa or course dates could change.

  • Top Brisbane universities and campus links

    Brisbane's student population is anchored by The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and Griffith University. When choosing student accommodation in Brisbane, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.

    On each Brisbane property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.

  • Best areas for students in Brisbane

    The best areas for student accommodation in Brisbane include St Lucia, Toowong and Auchenflower, West End and South Brisbane, Kelvin Grove and Herston, and Brisbane CBD and Spring Hill. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.

    If you are new to Brisbane, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.

  • Cost of living for students in Brisbane

    The cost of student accommodation in Brisbane typically starts from A$210/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Brisbane typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.

    If Brisbane rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Melbourne and Sydney: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some Australia universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.

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Universities in Brisbane

  • The University of Queensland
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • Griffith University

Popular neighbourhoods

  • St Lucia
  • Toowong and Auchenflower
  • West End and South Brisbane
  • Kelvin Grove and Herston
  • Brisbane CBD and Spring Hill
  • Dutton Park and Annerley

Getting around

Brisbane runs ferries, trains, buses and a busway network, and they are all on the same Translink fare system with a go card. The CityCat along the river is the one worth knowing: it is fast, frequent and stops at UQ St Lucia, West End, South Bank and the city. The busway is the fastest thing on wheels here and serves the southern suburbs well. Summers are hot and humid enough that a walk which is pleasant in June is unpleasant in January, so weigh the shaded and air-conditioned options higher than you would in a cooler city. Check your own concession eligibility with Translink rather than assuming it, because the rules differ by visa and course.

Frequently asked questions

  • Prices in Brisbane typically start from A$210/week, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.

Prices and availability on this page were last checked on . Rooms and rents change often, so confirm both with the operator before you pay anything.