Is off-campus housing cheaper than a uni dorm in Australia?

Usually yes. Purpose-built student accommodation typically sits at the top of the price range; CDA off-campus rooms start from $180/week including every bill. Compare the full cost (rent + bills + meals) — off-campus generally wins on per-week price.

Can I switch off-campus homes between semesters?

Yes — CDA leases are flexible. If you need to move between semesters or relocate closer to a new placement, you can transfer between CDA homes without restarting security deposit and setup costs.

Where we operate

Off-Campus Housing Across Australia, Find Your City

CDA Coliving offers off-campus 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

Off-Campus Housing in Sydney

82+ suburbs across 8 zones

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

From $180/week

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Region

Off-Campus Housing in Queensland

Townsville · Cranbrook

Off-Campus 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

Off-Campus Housing in Tasmania

Launceston

Off-Campus 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

Off-campus vs on-campus in Australia

On-campus housing in Australia is concentrated in purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and university-owned residences — high cost, limited capacity, often year-long terms, and heavily skewed to first-year students. Off-campus shared living offers more flexibility, real-suburb lifestyle and typically lower fortnightly cost. CDA's off-campus homes are designed for study life — desk in every room, fast Wi-Fi, scheduled cleaning and bills included so an exam-week budget doesn't shift.

Every room, every city

What's Included with Off-Campus 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 Off-Campus Housing Works with CDA

Step 1

Choose Your City

Browse off-campus 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

Off-Campus Housing in Australia, Frequently Asked Questions

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