LIVING AND STUDYING IN AUSTRALIA
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LIVING IN PERTH
Australian Technical College Western Australia is located in Perth Central Business District, walking distance from public transport. Perth is the capital and the largest city of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia, with an estimated population of 2.14 million calculated in 2020.
Perth is part of the South West Land Division of Western Australia, the majority of the metropolitan area of Perth is located on the Swan Coastal Plain, a narrow strip between the Indian Ocean and the Darling Scarp, a low coastal escarpment.
Perth is formally divided into a number of local government areas, which themselves consist of a large number of suburbs, extending from Two Rocks in the north to Rockingham in the south, and east inland to The Lakes.
LIFESTYLE
Australia’s sunniest capital city, Perth enjoys 3000 hours of sunshine a year and locals here enjoy a relaxed outdoors lifestyle. This climate simply lures locals and visitors to enjoy the city’s vast range of outdoor activities – from a relaxing picnic in a parkland setting to more energetic pursuits, such as jogging on the beach or wind surfing on the Swan River and the Indian Ocean. It is famous for its sunny weather, popular beaches and relaxed lifestyle. There are a variety of shops, weekend markets, and pubs and clubs. In addition to the excellent ocean foreshore, Perth contains several parks and reserves. Its Park offers a variety of sporting opportunities, including football, squash, lawn bowls, tennis and cricket.
The cost of living in Perth will depend on your lifestyle. If you are living in homestay accommodation, most of your meal costs are covered by your weekly fee. If you are living in shared accommodation, you are likely to pay anywhere from $150-$250 per week for rent, and food cooked at home will be at least an additional $60 per week. You should allow at least $8 a day for your lunch. The cost for eating out ranges from about $8 for a hamburger and chips to about $40 a head in a budget restaurant. A glass of beer is approximately $5 and a bottle of wine can be purchased for about $15. A ticket to the movies costs about $12-$15, but may be as little as $7.00 with a discount. A local telephone call is 50 cents.
The following information provides an indication of what living expenses are associated with residence in Perth. Renting can range from $300 – $450 plus per week depending on the area, location, furnished or unfurnished.
APPROXIMATE COST OF LIVING FOR A SINGLE PERSON
| (Rental Accommodation | (unit/villa): |
| 1 Bedroom (shared) | $100-$250 pw |
| 2 Bedroom (Shared) | $150-$275 pw |
| Electricity | $25 pw |
| Telephone (Landline) | $15 pw |
| Medical | $7 pw (based on Medibank current rates) |
| Public Transport | $25 pw |
| Food | $60 pw |
| Laundry | $12 pw |
| Other | $50 pw (clothing, toiletries, entertainment) |
| Budget per week for a single person: | $350 – $400 |
APPROXIMATE COST OF LIVING FOR A FAMILY (4 PEOPLE)
| Rent | $300 – $450 pw |
| Other Housing costs | $119 pw |
| Schooling | $108 pw |
| Cars | $125 pw |
| Food | $250 pw |
| Sport and Recreation | $40 pw |
| Approx budget for a family of 4: | $1100.00 pw |
The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. The Department of Home Affairs has updated cost of living financial requirements for student visa applicants. For further information, please refer to the link. Costs are reflected as on January 2021.
- You – AU$ 21,041
- Partner or spouse – AU$ 7,362
- Child – AU$ 3,152