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Cost of Living in Wollongong & Newcastle
Coastal NSW cities, cheaper than Sydney. Here's a realistic monthly budget for an Indian student in Wollongong & Newcastle — rent, food, transport and insurance — in AUD and rupees.
- Rent AUD 1,000 – AUD 1,450/month
- Total AUD 2,008 – AUD 2,458/month
- ≈ ₹1.3 lakh – ₹1.6 lakh/month
- 2 universities
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How much does it cost to live in Wollongong & Newcastle as a student?
Budget AUD 2,008 – AUD 2,458 a month (about ₹1.3 lakh – ₹1.6 lakh), or AUD 24,100 – AUD 29,500 a year. Rent for a room in shared housing is the biggest cost at AUD 1,000 – AUD 1,450. 4 of the 11 cities we track in Australia have lower rents.
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Official sources: Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500)
Wollongong & Newcastle budget at a glance
- Room in shared housing
- AUD 1,000 – AUD 1,450 a month
- Monthly budget
- AUD 2,008 – AUD 2,458
- Yearly budget
- AUD 24,100 – AUD 29,500
- In rupees (a year)
- ₹16 lakh – ₹19 lakh
- Visa funds rule
- Home Affairs sets a 12-month living-cost amount for the student visa
- Health cover
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is compulsory for the whole visa
- Getting around
- Student concession fares are available in most states (not all for international students)
- Exchange rate used
- AUD 1 ≈ ₹66
Monthly budget
Student budget in Wollongong & Newcastle
Planning estimates for 2026 — rents move quickly, so check live listings before you sign.
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Cutting costs in Wollongong & Newcastle
Cook at home
Groceries for about AUD 500 a month — Indian grocery stores are common in big cities.
Use student transport
Student concession fares are available in most states (not all for international students)
Work part-time
Up to 48 hours a fortnight during study periods; unlimited in scheduled breaks
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About AUD 2,008 – AUD 2,458 (₹1.3 lakh – ₹1.6 lakh), including rent.
A room in shared housing usually costs AUD 1,000 – AUD 1,450 a month.
Part-time work (up to 48 hours a fortnight during study periods; unlimited in scheduled breaks) helps, but it rarely covers everything — plan savings or a loan for living costs.
Home Affairs sets a 12-month living-cost amount for the student visa
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