{"id":12240,"date":"2026-04-27T10:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T10:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=12240"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:17:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:17:02","slug":"university-of-western-australia-accommodation-student-housing-commute-tips-campus-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/university-insights\/university-of-western-australia-accommodation-student-housing-commute-tips-campus-life\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Western Australia Accommodation: Student Housing, Commute Tips &amp; Campus Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12240\" class=\"elementor elementor-12240\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb119e4 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bb119e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d87bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31d87bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"562\">Moving to Perth and already feeling the pressure of finding the perfect place to live near the <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/university-of-western-australia\">University of Western Australia<\/a> (UWA)? You&#8217;re not alone. Juggling accommodation costs, commute times, and a genuine campus experience can feel like a complex art.<\/p><p data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"761\">But the good news is &#8211; current <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/university-of-western-australia\">UWA<\/a> students have already figured it out. 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Choosing Your UWA Neighbourhood: Top Student Picks<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"949\">When it comes to accommodation, students consistently choose areas that balance <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"948\">convenience, affordability, and lifestyle<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"974\"><strong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"974\">Top neighbourhoods:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1132\"><li data-section-id=\"1ssetj8\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1020\"><strong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"989\">Crawley<\/strong> \u2013 Best for walking to campus<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7kjxhd\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1070\"><strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1034\">Subiaco<\/strong> \u2013 Ideal for social life and cafes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"xurt4t\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1132\"><strong data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1099\">Shenton Park \/ Wembley<\/strong> \u2013 Budget-friendly and peaceful<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1197\">These suburbs hit the sweet spot for rent, vibe, and proximity.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"o9p49w\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1273\"><strong>Understanding Your University of Western Australia Housing Options<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1372\">Housing around UWA varies significantly depending on <strong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1371\">location, property type, and housemates<\/strong>.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"wkywab\" data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1418\"><strong>Crawley: The Heart of Campus Convenience<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1606\"><li data-section-id=\"x0vjz4\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1452\"><strong data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1431\">Rent:<\/strong> AUD $260\u2013$380\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1n1pvcj\" data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1467\">Commute:<\/strong> 5\u201312 minutes walk<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1i2pvw4\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1523\"><strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1504\">Transport:<\/strong> Walk, cycle, bus<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1247362\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1565\"><strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1535\">Vibe:<\/strong> Quiet, green, student-heavy<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1r4lej6\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1606\"><strong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1581\">Best For:<\/strong> Zero commute lifestyle<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1649\"><strong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1621\">Downside:<\/strong> Expensive and high demand<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"u9d12n\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1703\"><strong>Nedlands: Suburban Comfort with Easy Access<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1907\"><li data-section-id=\"145y57t\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1737\"><strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1716\">Rent:<\/strong> AUD $220\u2013$350\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"15nsedn\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1777\"><strong data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1752\">Commute:<\/strong> 10\u201315 minutes walk\/bus<\/li><li data-section-id=\"il6da9\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1828\"><strong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1794\">Transport:<\/strong> Bus routes 23, 24, 25 + cycling<\/li><li data-section-id=\"se5a1\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1870\"><strong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1840\">Vibe:<\/strong> Safe, relaxed, caf\u00e9 culture<\/li><li data-section-id=\"x2362i\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1907\"><strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1886\">Best For:<\/strong> Balanced lifestyle<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1943\"><strong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1922\">Downside:<\/strong> Competitive market<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"1w4731x\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1993\"><strong>Subiaco: Trendy Hub with a Social Scene<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2198\"><li data-section-id=\"138zygc\" data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2027\"><strong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2006\">Rent:<\/strong> AUD $200\u2013$320\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xlyqfi\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2065\"><strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2042\">Commute:<\/strong> 10\u201315 minutes by bus<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1gq6ozf\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2109\"><strong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2082\">Transport:<\/strong> Bus + train connectivity<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7fzkpv\" data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2150\"><strong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2121\">Vibe:<\/strong> Lively, social, foodie hub<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wkiq91\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2198\"><strong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2166\">Best For:<\/strong> First-years &amp; social students<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2245\"><strong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2213\">Downside:<\/strong> Noisy weekends, pricier cafes<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"yh0etq\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2307\"><strong>Shenton Park &amp; Wembley: Affordable &amp; Well-Connected<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2509\"><li data-section-id=\"1dn4hcc\" data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2341\"><strong data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2320\">Rent:<\/strong> AUD $180\u2013$280\/week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1fdvly1\" data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2381\"><strong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2356\">Commute:<\/strong> 12\u201322 minutes bus\/bike<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1odc4sv\" data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2432\"><strong data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2398\">Transport:<\/strong> Reliable buses + cycling routes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ja35ew\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2465\"><strong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2444\">Vibe:<\/strong> Quiet, residential<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1rprhyh\" data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2509\"><strong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2481\">Best For:<\/strong> Budget-conscious students<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2544\"><strong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2524\">Downside:<\/strong> Limited nightlife<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"fyf2yp\" data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2585\"><strong>On-Campus Student Accommodation<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2613\">On-campus options include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2685\"><li data-section-id=\"wrvebp\" data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2634\">University Hall<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1h2l7ut\" data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2661\">St Catherine\u2019s College<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1sa2sur\" data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2685\">St George\u2019s College<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2795\">These offer a structured student lifestyle, but <strong data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2794\">off-campus housing is usually more affordable long-term<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"lujlwk\" data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2841\"><strong>Smart Commute Hacks for UWA Students<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2905\">Getting around Perth is easier when you know the right routes.<\/p><h5 data-section-id=\"cak44f\" data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2925\"><strong>Key Bus Routes<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3054\"><li data-section-id=\"15qb8ch\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2965\"><strong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2936\">950<\/strong> \u2013 Fastest CBD to UWA route<\/li><li data-section-id=\"g24vbp\" data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3007\"><strong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2981\">102 \/ 107<\/strong> \u2013 Claremont connections<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1m561vl\" data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3054\"><strong data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3026\">23 \/ 24 \/ 25<\/strong> \u2013 Nedlands &amp; nearby areas<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"4qnmu0\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3072\"><strong>Travel Times<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3161\"><li data-section-id=\"ed3yiu\" data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3099\">CBD \u2192 UWA: 12\u201318 mins<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1qqfyx8\" data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3129\">Subiaco \u2192 UWA: 10\u201315 mins<\/li><li data-section-id=\"8a35gt\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3161\">Claremont \u2192 UWA: 20\u201325 mins<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"17vvrv3\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3183\"><strong>SmartRider Costs<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3240\"><li data-section-id=\"1uepqfk\" data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3214\"><strong data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3200\">Off-peak:<\/strong> $1.40\u2013$1.80<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zthrna\" data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3240\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3226\">Peak:<\/strong> $1.80\u2013$2.30<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"3gqfjn\" data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3253\"><strong>Cycling<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3334\"><li data-section-id=\"golj55\" data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3278\">Scenic river routes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xo76n1\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3305\">Bike parking on campus<\/li><li data-section-id=\"k3hy44\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3334\">Safe and well-used paths<\/li><\/ul><h5 data-section-id=\"101yydy\" data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3352\"><strong>Insider Tips<\/strong><\/h5><ul data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3517\"><li data-section-id=\"1fppzsa\" data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3396\">The <strong data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3394\">950 bus = most reliable option<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"qkqqr2\" data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3440\">Cycling can be faster during peak hours<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zhnh2z\" data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3472\">Avoid <strong data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3470\">8:10\u20138:40 AM rush<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1575m7e\" data-start=\"3473\" data-end=\"3517\">Combine cycling + SmartRider for savings<\/li><\/ul><h3 data-section-id=\"97douj\" data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3564\"><strong>Eating Well Without Breaking the Bank<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3627\">Students mix <strong data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3626\">cheap eats + meal prep + occasional outings<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-section-id=\"o30g08\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3646\"><strong>Popular Spots<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3813\"><li data-section-id=\"9ckv5v\" data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3685\"><strong data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3676\">Hackett Caf\u00e9 (Campus):<\/strong> $6\u2013$14<\/li><li data-section-id=\"13mtuew\" data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3726\"><strong data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3716\">Caf\u00e9 Someday (Nedlands):<\/strong> $10\u2013$25<\/li><li data-section-id=\"14g8rjw\" data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3771\"><strong data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3748\">TQR Vietnamese:<\/strong> $12\u2013$30 (famous pho)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1i7chdd\" data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3813\"><strong data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3794\">Subiaco Markets:<\/strong> Budget groceries<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3879\"><strong data-start=\"3815\" data-end=\"3827\">Pro Tip:<\/strong> Check Coles\/Woolworths after 7:30 PM for discounts.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1pcimed\" data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3923\"><strong>Enjoying Your Social Life Near UWA<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3974\">Perth offers a relaxed but fun student lifestyle.<\/p><p data-section-id=\"v8aj9b\" data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4001\"><strong>Affordable Activities<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4118\"><li data-section-id=\"jq0lvz\" data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4034\">SUP on Swan River \u2013 $20\u2013$30<\/li><li data-section-id=\"q5qyr2\" data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4066\">Varsity Bar \u2013 student deals<\/li><li data-section-id=\"p9s50y\" data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4088\">Subiaco nightlife<\/li><li data-section-id=\"im5ghy\" data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4118\">Kings Park sunsets \u2013 free<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4164\"><strong data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4137\">Overall vibe:<\/strong> Chill, outdoorsy, scenic<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1kwco5g\" data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4198\"><strong>Balancing Study and Life<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4259\">Students mix campus and caf\u00e9 environments for productivity.<\/p><p data-section-id=\"1scq6wy\" data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4281\"><strong>Best Study Spots<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4409\"><li data-section-id=\"k1e0m0\" data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4329\"><strong data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4305\">UWA Reid Library<\/strong> \u2013 quiet + group zones<\/li><li data-section-id=\"238qaj\" data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4367\"><strong data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4349\">Guild Village<\/strong> \u2013 collaboration<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1c3nqw0\" data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4409\"><strong data-start=\"4370\" data-end=\"4395\">Little Way (Nedlands)<\/strong> \u2013 cozy caf\u00e9<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4459\">A mix of study environments helps avoid burnout.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"h4xrs3\" data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4514\"><strong>The Real UWA Living Experience: Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4564\">Living near UWA doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming.<\/p><p data-section-id=\"1auumhr\" data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4590\"><strong>What actually works:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4738\"><li data-section-id=\"iag2kw\" data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4622\">Set a <strong data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4620\">realistic budget<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1orgg12\" data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4666\">Choose a suburb matching your lifestyle<\/li><li data-section-id=\"nydq85\" data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4703\">Use <strong data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4701\">public transport smartly<\/strong><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1rm0zcj\" data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4738\">Look for <strong data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4736\">student discounts<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4871\">Whether you choose <strong data-start=\"4759\" data-end=\"4782\">Crawley convenience<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4811\">Wembley affordability<\/strong>, the right balance makes student life smooth and enjoyable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0cbd2d e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a0cbd2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66551a06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66551a06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-272b3af5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"272b3af5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6570\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6570\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is the best area to live near the University of Western Australia? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6570\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7596235d e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7596235d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f2cbda9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f2cbda9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"340\">The best areas to live near UWA are Crawley, Nedlands, Subiaco, and Shenton Park. Crawley is ideal for walking to campus, while Subiaco offers a vibrant social life. Nedlands and Shenton Park provide a balance of affordability and convenience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6571\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6571\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much does student accommodation near UWA cost? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6571\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dee6156 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6dee6156\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d1d56b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21d1d56b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"631\">Student accommodation near UWA typically ranges from AUD $180 to $380 per week. Prices depend on the suburb, property type, and proximity to campus, with Crawley being the most expensive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6572\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6572\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is it better to live on-campus or off-campus at UWA? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6572\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4e5643 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d4e5643\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56657c89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56657c89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"879\">On-campus accommodation offers convenience and a structured environment, especially for first-year or international students. However, off-campus housing is generally more affordable and provides greater flexibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6573\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6573\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How far is UWA from Perth CBD? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6573\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58bf811a e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"58bf811a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60e4a562 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60e4a562\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The University of Western Australia is approximately 12\u201318 minutes from Perth CBD by bus, especially via the 950 route, which is the fastest and most commonly used by students.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6574\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6574\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the cheapest suburbs near UWA for students? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6574\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d0f1a06 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d0f1a06\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-721fced8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"721fced8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shenton Park and Wembley are among the most affordable suburbs near UWA, with rents starting from around AUD $180 per week while still offering good transport connectivity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best area to live near the University of Western Australia?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The best areas to live near UWA are Crawley, Nedlands, Subiaco, and Shenton Park. 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