What's actually included in CDA's affordable fortnightly rate?

Rent, Wi-Fi, electricity, gas (where applicable), water and shared-area cleaning — every recurring housing cost. There is no security deposit, no agency fee, no application fee, no furniture spend.

Is CDA cheaper than renting a standard share house in Australia?

Usually yes — when you stack the all-inclusive CDA fortnightly rate against unfurnished rent plus $75–100/week in bills, plus $2,000–5,000 in furniture, plus a 4-week security deposit, CDA's all-in cost is typically lower for the first 1–2 years.

Where we operate

Affordable Housing Across Australia, Find Your City

CDA Coliving offers affordable housing across Australia's east coast. Fully furnished rooms with all bills included, vetted housemates, and flexible leases. Choose your city below to explore available suburbs and pricing.

Housing 1,500+ people · 84+ suburbs · Sydney · Queensland · Tasmania

Suburbs

94+

All bills included

From $190/wk

People housed

1,500+

Lease terms

Flexible

Tenant Rent payments are fortnightly

Pick a region

Choose Your City

Region

Affordable Housing in Sydney

82+ suburbs across 8 zones

Sydney is Australia's largest city and CDA's biggest affordable housing network. From the Inner West to the Hills District, Parramatta to the Northern Beaches, find affordable housing near every major university and employment hub.

From $180/week

Explore Sydney

Region

Affordable Housing in Queensland

Townsville · Cranbrook

Affordable Housing in tropical North Queensland. Affordable furnished rooms near James Cook University with air conditioning costs included. A perfect base for students and professionals in Townsville.

From $185/week

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Region

Affordable Housing in Tasmania

Launceston

Affordable Housing in one of Australia's most liveable and affordable cities. Near University of Tasmania, Cataract Gorge, and Launceston CBD. All bills including heating covered during Tasmania's cool winters.

From $240/week

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The CDA difference

Australia's affordability crisis, and how coliving softens the blow

ABS Census and CoreLogic data show Australian rents have risen faster than wages for most of the last decade, with Sydney consistently the worst-affected capital. The standard renter response — share a place with strangers — works but adds risk and admin. CDA's affordable model collapses that risk into a fixed fortnightly figure: $180+/week covers rent, every bill, furniture and a vetted household, so a renter's true housing cost is predictable for the first time.

Every room, every city

What's Included with Affordable Housing

Fully furnished private room (bed, desk, wardrobe, bedside table)

All bills included, Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, water

Shared kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and common areas

Regular common area cleaning coordination

Maintenance support, lodge a ticket, we handle it

Flexible lease terms, no 12-month lock-in

Simple process

How Affordable Housing Works with CDA

Step 1

Choose Your City

Browse affordable housing in Sydney, Queensland, or Tasmania. Each city page shows available suburbs with pricing and local info.

Step 2

Pick Your Suburb

Find a suburb near your university, workplace, or lifestyle. Every listing shows commute times, nearby amenities, and fortnightly rent.

Step 3

Move In

Apply online in 5 minutes. Your room is furnished and ready, Wi-Fi connected, bills running. Just bring your suitcase.

Common questions

Affordable Housing in Australia, Frequently Asked Questions

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Furnished rooms, all bills included, flexible leases. Choose your city above or apply now.

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