Living costs
When you are preparing to rent, it is helpful to consider your living costs and budget. Your preferred accommodation location, lifestyle needs and choices will affect your costs.
The following tables with location maps provide an estimate on median rental prices for each campus.
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
| Weekly median prices from August 2025 to July 2026 (unfurnished) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburb | One Bedroom Unit | Two Bedroom Unit | Three Bedroom Unit | Distance to campus |
| Bundoora | $440 | $500 | $580 | 1KM |
| Kingsbury | $388 | $480 | $610 | 1KM |
| Macleod | $285 | $515 | $600 | 2KM |
| Heidelberg Heights | $380 | $580 | $700 | 2KM |
| Reservoir | $430 | $520 | $650 | 4KM |
| Rosanna | $420 | $550 | $690 | 3KM |
| Preston | $460 | $570 | $700 | 5KM |
See more on Melbourne Campus location and maps.
Bendigo Campus
| Weekly median prices from August 2025 to July 2026 (unfurnished) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburb | One Bedroom Unit | Two Bedroom Unit | Three Bedroom Unit | Distance to campus |
| Flora Hill | $360 | $420 | $480 | 1KM |
| Bendigo | $325 | $440 | $525 | 3KM |
See more on Bendigo Campus location and maps.
Albury-Wodonga
| Weekly median prices from August 2025 to July 2026 (unfurnished) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburb | One Bedroom Unit | Two Bedroom Unit | Three Bedroom Unit | Distance to campus |
| Wodonga | $330 | $400 | $500 | 4KM |
| Albury | $350 | $430 | $585 | 12KM |
See more on Albury-Wodonga Campus location and maps.
Mildura Campus
| Weekly median prices from August 2025 to July 2026 (unfurnished) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburb | One Bedroom Unit | Two Bedroom Unit | Three Bedroom Unit | Distance to campus |
| Mildura | $300 | $370 | $500 | 2KM |
See more on Mildura Campus location and maps.
Other Living Expenses (weekly)
| Expense Category | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities (electricity, gas, water) | $158 | $299 | $420 |
| Internet | $18.38 | $23 | $32 |
| Mobile Plan | $21 | $42 | $63 |
| Travel - Public Transport | $42 | $47 | $58 |
| Food (groceries + eating out) | $210 | $263 | $420 |
| Entertainment | $53 | $105 | $158 |
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Have questions about accommodation costs or budgeting for student life? Our Living at La Trobe team is here to help you understand your accommodation options, estimated living expenses and the support available to help you plan with confidence.