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🏠 Just Landed in Australia? Your Guide to Housing Options in Perth (For International Students & Working Visa Holders)

  • Writer: Blue Education
    Blue Education
  • Jun 22
  • 3 min read

Moving to Australia is a huge milestone — congratulations! Whether you're here to study or work, one of the most important things to organise right away is where you'll live. Navigating the housing market for the first time can be a little overwhelming, especially if you're not familiar with the local process.

At Blue Education, we've helped international students and working holiday visa holders for over 20 years — especially with settling into safe, affordable housing in Perth.

Here’s your practical guide to understanding your housing options, rental process, and how we can help make your landing softer.


1. Homestay (Short or Long Term)

  • Live with a local family who provides a furnished room, meals and support.

  • Great for students or first-time visitors looking for a safe, welcoming environment.

  • ✅ Blue Education Homestay Network has hosted hundreds of students, especially from Japan and Asia, for over 15 years.

2. Shared Accommodation (Flatmates)

  • Share a house or apartment with others. Rent is split weekly.

  • May involve your own room or even sharing a room in some cases.

  • Can be found on:

3. Private Rental

  • Sign your own lease with a real estate agency or landlord.

  • More paperwork, but gives you independence and flexibility.

  • Use:

4. Short-term Accommodation

📋 What’s the Rental Process Like?

Renting a home in Perth typically involves:

✅ Inspection

You attend a viewing of the property, either in person or online (if offered).

✅ Application

You apply with documents like:

  • Passport and visa

  • Bank statements (to show funds)

  • Reference letters (from previous landlords or employers)

  • Proof of income or financial support (job contract, payslips, or sponsor letter)

✅ Lease & Bond

Once approved:

  • You sign a lease (usually 6 or 12 months)

  • Pay a bond (security deposit – typically 4 weeks’ rent)

  • Pay the first 2 weeks’ rent upfront


🛠 Don’t Have Rental History in Australia?

That’s okay — most newcomers don’t! You can still apply by:

  • Providing a reference from your home country

  • Showing proof of funds or sponsorship

  • Offering to pay extra rent in advance (some landlords accept 3–6 months upfront)

  • Use Blue Education and your homestay host as a referee if you have a prior homestay arrangement through Blue Education Homestay Network


Therefore, it is always best to start with:

  • A short-term stay or homestay while building rental history

  • A shared house, which is usually more flexible and informal


📍 Where to Live in Perth?

Some popular suburbs for new arrivals:

Suburb

Why It's Popular

East Perth

Close to city, student housing

Cannington

Affordable, near Westfield Carousel

Bentley

Near Curtin University

Joondalup

Great for ECU students, family-friendly

Fremantle

Beachside lifestyle, artsy vibe

Make sure to check:

  • Public transport routes

  • Distance to work/study

  • Safety and noise levels

  • Nearby shops or supermarkets


💙 How Blue Education Can Help


We know that the first few weeks in Australia can be stressful — but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Through our Blue Education Homestay Network, we:

  • Connect you with verified and caring host families

  • Provide short and long-term stay options

  • Assist with airport pickup and orientation


📞 Need Help Finding a Place to Live?

Talk to our team today — whether you're a student or a skilled migrant on a work visa, we’ll help you navigate your housing options in Perth.

🔹 Email us at info@blueeducation.com.au🔹 Call us on +61 8 6831 0030 🔹 Visit us at www.blueeducation.com.au🔹 Or drop by 33 Barrack Street, Perth to meet with us!

Welcome to Australia — your new home away from home. We’re so glad you’re here. 💙

 
 
 

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