{"id":12498,"date":"2026-05-03T18:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=12498"},"modified":"2026-05-03T18:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T18:10:23","slug":"brisbane-on-a-student-budget-what-it-really-costs-to-live-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/student-success\/brisbane-on-a-student-budget-what-it-really-costs-to-live-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane on a Student Budget: What It Really Costs to Live Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12498\" class=\"elementor elementor-12498\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39bc4fb3 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39bc4fb3\" 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-b372132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b372132\" 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 Brisbane for university is an exciting prospect. You&#8217;re picturing sunshine, a vibrant city, and maybe even a ferry ride to class. But as any student knows, the dream can quickly turn into a reality check when expenses start adding up. Brisbane is often discussed for its cost of living, but with the right strategies, it can be a surprisingly affordable and enjoyable city for students.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-955f4c8 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"955f4c8\" 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__955f4c8\" 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__955f4c8\" 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__955f4c8\" 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-304593e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"304593e5\" 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=\"68\" data-end=\"464\"><strong style=\"font-size: 34px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -0.02em;\">Why Students Choose <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Brisbane<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"613\">Brisbane offers a balance of city life and outdoor living that appeals to students.<\/p><ul data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"792\"><li data-section-id=\"hih378\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"649\">Warm climate with mild winters<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vcrxvj\" data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"697\">Relaxed lifestyle compared to bigger cities<\/li><li data-section-id=\"6f9p0z\" data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"738\">Growing student-friendly environment<\/li><li data-section-id=\"nx6l2\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"792\">Plenty of parks, riverside spots, and social hubs<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"876\">It\u2019s a city where you can study, socialize, and still enjoy a laid-back lifestyle.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"11xohv7\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"917\"><strong>Living Here: Understanding the Costs<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1007\">Rent is the biggest expense for most students, but Brisbane offers a range of options:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1241\"><li data-section-id=\"1wu9pbf\" data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1078\"><strong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1028\">Share Houses:<\/strong> $180\u2013$260 per week (most affordable and social)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1a536wz\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1163\"><strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1107\">Student Accommodation:<\/strong> $280\u2013$400 per week (includes utilities and amenities)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xvl7is\" data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1241\"><strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1188\">Studio Apartments:<\/strong> $400\u2013$550 per week (more privacy and independence)<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1277\"><strong>Popular student suburbs include:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1445\"><li data-section-id=\"17wgcs5\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1319\"><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/brisbane\/iglu-kelvin-grove\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Iglu Kelvin Grove<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1gcjogl\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1361\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Woolloongabba<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"cgv1px\" data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1403\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Toowong<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"eyrt5h\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1445\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chermside<\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1515\">These areas are well-connected and offer essential amenities nearby.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"vvwg3o\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1539\"><strong>Nearby Universities<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1590\">Brisbane is home to several major universities:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1844\"><li data-section-id=\"evkhy0\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1651\"><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/university-of-queensland\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">University of Queensland<\/span><\/span><\/a> (St Lucia campus)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"zgsj0s\" data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1724\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Queensland University of Technology<\/span><\/span> (Gardens Point &amp; Kelvin Grove)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"rtjr4t\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1788\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Griffith University<\/span><\/span> (Nathan &amp; South Bank)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1b0yove\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1844\"><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/australian-catholic-university\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Australian Catholic University<\/span><\/span><\/a> (city campus)<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1916\">Each offers a different campus vibe and surrounding student lifestyle.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"39p68a\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1951\"><strong>Daily Life: Transport and Food<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2024\">Managing transport and food expenses is key to staying within budget.<\/p><p data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2042\"><strong data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2040\">Transport:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2254\"><li data-section-id=\"153052h\" data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2096\">Student concession card gives around 50% discount<\/li><li data-section-id=\"9ve3o8\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2146\">Bus\/train fares approx. $1.50\u2013$2.50 per trip<\/li><li data-section-id=\"i726tl\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2204\">Ferry (CityCat) scenic and useful for certain routes<\/li><li data-section-id=\"dob3a3\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2254\">Walking\/cycling is viable for nearby campuses<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2279\"><strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2277\">Food &amp; Groceries:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2466\"><li data-section-id=\"1c92v8d\" data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2312\"><strong>Groceries<\/strong>: $60\u2013$110 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"olryih\" data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2364\"><strong>Budget-friendly stores:<\/strong> ALDI, Coles, Woolworths<\/li><li data-section-id=\"cbgftq\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2412\">Avoid frequent takeaway meals to save money<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vfx8i3\" data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2466\">Try local markets for affordable food experiences<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"17676ot\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2494\"><strong>Social Life on a Budget<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2561\">You don\u2019t need to spend a lot to enjoy Brisbane\u2019s social scene.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2816\"><li data-section-id=\"10939bd\" data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2621\">Free hangouts at <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">South Bank Parklands<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"11f6phl\" data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2666\">Riverside picnics and outdoor gatherings<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vj7tf6\" data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2742\">Student-friendly happy hours in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">West End<\/span><\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"bjc5o6\" data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2816\">Nightlife in <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Fortitude Valley<\/span><\/span> with early deals<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"zsrwy1\" data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2867\"><strong>Pros &amp; Cons of Living in Brisbane as a Student<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2880\"><strong data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2878\">Pros:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"3026\"><li data-section-id=\"1ra0aig\" data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2925\">More affordable than Sydney or Melbourne<\/li><li data-section-id=\"16pnoyf\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2965\">Great weather and outdoor lifestyle<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pbdo7g\" data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2997\">Student transport discounts<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1mendwh\" data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3026\">Strong student community<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3039\"><strong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3037\">Cons:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3141\"><li data-section-id=\"1kphw3f\" data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3073\">Rent is still a major expense<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1e6htce\" data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3108\">Some suburbs require commuting<\/li><li data-section-id=\"omp8g4\" data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3141\">Summers can be hot and humid<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1jmkquq\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3159\"><strong>Final Verdict<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3247\">Living in Brisbane on a student budget is completely manageable with smart planning.<\/p><ul data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3372\"><li data-section-id=\"14jfiin\" data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3284\">Choose affordable accommodation<\/li><li data-section-id=\"11gnze4\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3310\">Use student discounts<\/li><li data-section-id=\"21vwz9\" data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3334\">Track your expenses<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1j607ta\" data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3372\">Take advantage of free activities<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3474\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With the right approach, you can enjoy a high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/brisbane\/student-accommodation\">student housing in Brisbane<\/a> without overspending.<\/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-24451296 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"24451296\" 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-3e6e8d30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e6e8d30\" 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-548d712e elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"548d712e\" 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-1410\" 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-1410\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Brisbane affordable 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-1410\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328744ea e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"328744ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-581168cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"581168cf\" 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\">Yes, Brisbane is generally more affordable than cities like Sydney and Melbourne. While rent can still be a major expense, students can manage costs with shared housing, budgeting, and using student discounts.<\/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-1411\" 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-1411\" >\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 Brisbane? <\/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-1411\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b9ef355 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b9ef355\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c23a2e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c23a2e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-section-id=\"1qgagtp\" data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"431\">Share houses: $180\u2013$260 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"vxbcrp\" data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"477\">Student accommodation: $280\u2013$400 per week<\/li><li data-section-id=\"5tc61x\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"587\">Studio apartments: $400\u2013$550 per week<br data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\" \/>Share houses are the most budget-friendly option for most students.<\/li><\/ul>\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-1412\" 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-1412\" >\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 suburbs for students in Brisbane? <\/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-1412\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c6dab40 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c6dab40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-234b7728 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"234b7728\" 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\">Popular student-friendly suburbs include <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Kelvin Grove<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Woolloongabba<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Toowong<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chermside<\/span><\/span> due to their affordability and good transport links.<\/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-1413\" 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-1413\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much do students spend on food and transport in Brisbane? 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