{"id":12425,"date":"2026-05-03T10:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=12425"},"modified":"2026-05-03T10:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T10:57:17","slug":"perth-student-accommodation-real-costs-top-areas-transport-hacks-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/student-success\/perth-student-accommodation-real-costs-top-areas-transport-hacks-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Perth Student Accommodation: Real Costs, Top Areas &amp; Transport Hacks for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12425\" class=\"elementor elementor-12425\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19a6289e e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19a6289e\" 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-87a22a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87a22a0\" 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>Moving to Perth for university opens the door to a city that\u2019s simultaneously sunny, expansive, and surprisingly laid-back. The great news is that students have a good range of options when it comes to finding a place to live. The challenge? Pinpointing the suburb that aligns with your lifestyle and budget. Whether you&#8217;re comparing rental properties for the first time or virtually exploring Perth neighbourhoods, this guide breaks down what students truly need to know before diving into the search for <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/perth-wa\/student-accommodation\">Perth student accommodation<\/a> for 2026 or scrolling through endless listings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b2b091 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"0b2b091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__0b2b091\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__0b2b091\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__0b2b091\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3177b1bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3177b1bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-section-id=\"14stq8c\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"719\"><strong>Where Students Actually Live and What to Expect for Rent<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"950\">Perth&#8217;s student population is primarily clustered in a few key areas, each offering a distinct vibe. Some are right on the doorstep of universities, while others are closer to the city centre, and each provides unique benefits.<\/p><p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1012\"><strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1010\">Crawley (University of Western Australia &#8211; UWA Area)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1229\"><li data-section-id=\"b6nqrb\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1051\"><strong>Price Range:<\/strong> $230 &#8211; $330 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ve5mh4\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1229\"><strong>Why students love it<\/strong>:<br \/><ul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1229\"><li data-section-id=\"r3m36g\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1112\">Walking distance to campus<\/li><li data-section-id=\"s9wgrg\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1162\">Close to Swan River for outdoor activities<\/li><li data-section-id=\"ux0mu6\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1194\">Safe and peaceful suburb<\/li><li data-section-id=\"iq9kkx\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1229\">Strong \u201cuni community\u201d feel<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1246\"><strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1244\">Subiaco<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1454\"><li data-section-id=\"6paj22\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong>Price Range<\/strong>: $250 &#8211; $380 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"94ykc7\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1454\"><strong>Why students love it:<\/strong><br \/><ul data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1454\"><li data-section-id=\"188c9dn\" data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1349\">Vibrant cafes and restaurants<\/li><li data-section-id=\"l0bi3g\" data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1393\">Strong public transport connectivity<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2j0vs8\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1428\">Lively but not overwhelming<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1yvmdln\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1454\">Close to Perth CBD<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1506\"><strong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1504\">Victoria Park (Curtin University Students)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1725\"><li data-section-id=\"1cbn0lz\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1545\"><strong>Price Range<\/strong>: $200 &#8211; $300 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"gntjli\" data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1725\"><strong>Why students love it<\/strong>:<br \/><ul data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1725\"><li data-section-id=\"6ms0d7\" data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1618\">Affordable rent compared to inner-city<\/li><li data-section-id=\"n0533r\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1650\">Diverse food and culture<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rm66c8\" data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1693\">Frequent buses to <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/curtin-university\">Curtin University<\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1mendwh\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1725\">Strong student community<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1768\"><strong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1766\">Murdoch (Murdoch University Area)<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1973\"><li data-section-id=\"7mvt78\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1807\"><strong>Price Range<\/strong>: $170 &#8211; $260 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"esm213\" data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1973\"><strong>Why students love it:<\/strong><br \/><ul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1973\"><li data-section-id=\"1v3e9kh\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1869\">Quiet and green environment<\/li><li data-section-id=\"7f0veu\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1900\">Budget-friendly housing<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1b4qyxi\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1932\">Near Mandurah train line<\/li><li data-section-id=\"10szchx\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1973\">Ideal for focused study lifestyle<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1994\"><strong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1992\">Northbridge<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2196\"><li data-section-id=\"ie0jv4\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2033\"><strong>Price Range<\/strong>: $220 &#8211; $350 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"dwkzdy\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong>Why students love it<\/strong>:<br \/><ul data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2196\"><li data-section-id=\"1yvmdln\" data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2086\">Close to Perth CBD<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jzegnw\" data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2120\">Nightlife and social scene<\/li><li data-section-id=\"aby2a4\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2148\">Plenty of apartments<\/li><li data-section-id=\"l025gu\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2196\">Great for students who enjoy city energy<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2218\"><strong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2216\">Student Tip:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2426\"><li data-section-id=\"gn3a4k\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2272\">Focus on your lifestyle before choosing a suburb<\/li><li data-section-id=\"2i61aq\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2317\">Consider commute time and daily routine<\/li><li data-section-id=\"wjyl5d\" data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2369\">Balance rent with convenience and travel costs<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1rwp83b\" data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2426\">Choose based on study habits and social preferences<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"xdjnem\" data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2484\"><strong>Smart Student Travel Hacks for Getting Around Perth<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2631\">Perth&#8217;s public transport system is simple, reliable, and less crowded than bigger cities, but smart planning can still save you time and money.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"3241\"><li data-section-id=\"pd1vmy\" data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2690\">Get a Tertiary Smart Rider for ~40% student discount<\/li><li data-section-id=\"14fpw5a\" data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2812\">Use buses if you&#8217;re a UWA student<br \/><ul data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2812\"><li data-section-id=\"glym39\" data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2772\">Route 950 (CBD to UWA) is essential<\/li><li data-section-id=\"14mx885\" data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2812\">Routes 102\/107 connect key areas<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1iqj14b\" data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2872\">Curtin students benefit from Victoria Park and C buses<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1nsrn1b\" data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2931\">Murdoch students can combine train + free uni shuttle<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1r4s1vt\" data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2981\">Walk or cycle if living within 2km of campus<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1jsp58q\" data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3041\">Use Fremantle and Mandurah train lines for easy access<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3xmj04\" data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3093\">Avoid peak hours (8am\u20139am) for smoother travel<\/li><li data-section-id=\"3d72mv\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3141\">Check the Transperth app daily for updates<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6agooz\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3197\">Use SmartRider fare caps for long-distance savings<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5qviqs\" data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3241\">Take advantage of bike racks on campus<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3499\">Perth becomes considerably easier to navigate once you understand its key suburbs. Crawley is calm and close to UWA, Subiaco offers a balanced lifestyle, Victoria Park is ideal for affordability, and Northbridge suits those who enjoy an active city life.<\/p><p data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3732\">When comparing Perth student accommodation, researching living costs for 2026, or exploring options for international students, these suburbs consistently stand out for their convenience, safety, and student-friendly environment.<\/p><p data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3860\">Use these area insights and transport tips to settle in faster, save money, and make the most of your student life in Perth.<\/p><p data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3982\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Do you have your own favourite suburb tips or commute tricks? Share them in the comments below\u2014we\u2019d love to hear them!<\/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-4f42bcef e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f42bcef\" 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-761feb7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"761feb7c\" 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-5e6f20f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"5e6f20f4\" 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-1580\" 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-1580\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which are the best areas for student accommodation in Perth? <\/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-1580\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-527ee6f0 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"527ee6f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd422ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cd422ce\" 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 most popular student areas in Perth include Crawley, Subiaco, Victoria Park, Murdoch, and Northbridge. Each suburb offers different benefits such as proximity to universities, affordability, or a vibrant social scene.<\/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-1581\" 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-1581\" >\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 average rent for students in Perth? <\/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-1581\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-591eb614 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"591eb614\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f745381 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f745381\" 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 rent in Perth typically ranges from $170 to $380 per week, depending on the suburb. Murdoch is the most affordable, while Subiaco and Northbridge are slightly more expensive due to their location and lifestyle offerings.<\/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-1582\" 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-1582\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which suburb is best for affordable student living in Perth? <\/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-1582\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6246c0d0 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6246c0d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-194e8fdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"194e8fdc\" 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\">Victoria Park and Murdoch are the best options for affordable student living. Victoria Park offers good connectivity and food options, while Murdoch provides budget-friendly housing in a quiet environment.<\/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-1583\" 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-1583\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can students save money on transport in Perth? <\/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-1583\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198147da e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"198147da\" 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-3bddc1c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bddc1c4\" 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>Students can save money by using a Tertiary SmartRider for discounted fares, walking or cycling if they live close to campus, and taking advantage of fare caps for long-distance travel.<\/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-1584\" 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-1584\" >\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 best transport options for Perth 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-1584\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fb29f65 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fb29f65\" 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-5e9cf017 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e9cf017\" 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 best transport options include buses (especially for UWA and Curtin students), train lines like Fremantle and Mandurah, and university shuttle services. 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