{"id":14561,"date":"2026-10-22T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=14561"},"modified":"2026-10-22T09:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:30:21","slug":"15-best-suburbs-in-brisbane-for-students-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/student-success\/15-best-suburbs-in-brisbane-for-students-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Suburbs in Brisbane for Students (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14561\" class=\"elementor elementor-14561\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38350dfc e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38350dfc\" 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-7a709e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a709e6f\" 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>Brisbane offers plenty of choice in terms of student life but where you live can affect your daily routine. A suburb near the university can save you travel time, while a neighbourhood with caf\u00e9s, shops and good public transport can make your everyday life easier.<\/p><p>Not all the best student areas are in the city center. Places like St Lucia, Kelvin Grove, South Brisbane, Toowong and Indooroopilly have different mixes of rent, transport, food and student friendly spaces. If you want something quieter or bigger you can look further out as well.<\/p><p>If you are deciding where to live in Brisbane in 2026, this guide covers some of the popular student-friendly suburbs, what each area is like and which type of student they may suit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-892cf77 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"892cf77\" 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 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><b>Best Suburbs in Brisbane for Students<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"121\"><p><strong><b>Suburb<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p><strong><b>Best for<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p><strong><b>Approx. distance from CBD<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>St Lucia<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/university-of-queensland\">University of Queensland<\/a> students<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>5 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Kelvin Grove<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>QUT students<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>3 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>South Brisbane<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>City access and entertainment<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>2 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Toowong<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Convenience and transport<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>5 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Indooroopilly<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Shopping and transport<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>7 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>West End<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Food, caf\u00e9s and social life<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>2 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Woolloongabba<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Transport and city access<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>3 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Fortitude Valley<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Nightlife and entertainment<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>2 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>New Farm<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Caf\u00e9s, parks and river walks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>2 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Paddington<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Caf\u00e9s and a quieter setting<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>3 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Nundah<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Transport connections<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>9 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Chermside<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Shopping and amenities<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>10 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Coorparoo<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Residential feel with city access<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>5 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"121\"><p>Mount Gravatt<\/p><\/td><td width=\"242\"><p>Griffith University students<\/p><\/td><td width=\"213\"><p>10 km<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3><strong><b>1. St. Lucia<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Students often choose St Lucia, particularly if you&#8217;re studying at the University of Queensland&#8217;s St Lucia campus.<\/p><p>This is a busy part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/brisbane\/student-accommodation\">Brisbane student accommodation<\/a>, caf\u00e9s, takeaway places and everyday shops around. The suburb also feels laid back, with green spaces and the Brisbane River close by.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re a student at UQ, living in St Lucia can make all the difference to your daily commute. You can also hop on a bus or ferry toward the CBD.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>UQ students, easy access to campus, quieter student lifestyle.<\/p><h3><strong><b>2. Kelvin Grove<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>If you are studying at QUT\u2019s Kelvin Grove campus, then Kelvin Grove is a convenient choice. Situated close to Brisbane\u2019s inner city you\u2019ll have easy access to both university facilities and the CBD.<\/p><p>The area has a strong student presence and cafes, restaurants, shops and public transport. You can also get to the city without investing much time in commuting.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>QUT students and students looking to live close to the CBD.<\/p><h3><strong><b>3. Brisbane South<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>South Brisbane is close to some of the city\u2019s popular attractions, restaurants and cultural spaces. Train and bus services also serve the suburb well.<\/p><p>You can walk across to the CBD, or spend some free time around South Bank. It&#8217;s a busy option for students with lots of places to eat, get coffee or meet up with friends.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students who want city access, food, and entertainment nearby.<\/p><h3><strong><b>4. Toowong<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Toowong is a great choice if you want to be close to the university but still have the convenience of everyday life. It is near St Lucia and has its own shopping center, train station and bus connections.<\/p><p>Most daily essentials are within easy reach of the suburb, which boasts plenty of cafes, supermarkets and restaurants.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0UQ students and students who need good transport links.<\/p><h3><strong><b>5. Indooroopilly<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Indooroopilly is a little further from the CBD but has lots of amenities. The suburb is home to the Indooroopilly Shopping Center, featuring shops, restaurants, supermarkets and entertainment options.<\/p><p>The train station also provides easier access to Brisbane&#8217;s inner suburbs and city.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students who like to shop, travel and have everyday convenience.<\/p><h3><strong><b>6. West End<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>The West End is bursting with life and multicultural, and is recognised for its caf\u00e9s, restaurants, markets and independent shops. It&#8217;s near South Brisbane and the CBD, handy for students studying in the inner city.<\/p><p>The suburb also has lots of places to spend your evenings without travelling far.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Foodies, social students and students who enjoy a lively neighbourhood.<\/p><h3><strong><b>7. Woolloongabba<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Woolloongabba is another handy inner city option. It has good access to public transport and is close to the CBD.<\/p><p>The Gabba is also in the area but its surrounds are changing as Brisbane prepares for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.<\/p><p>Location is one of the biggest benefits for students. You can get around the inner city without too much travelling.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students wanting to be close to the CBD and public transport.<\/p><h3><strong><b>8. Valley of Grit<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>The Valley, also known as Fortitude Valley, is one of the busiest entertainment areas in Brisbane. You&#8217;ll find shops and nightlife, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, music venues here.<\/p><p>If you like to be near the action this is a good choice. It is also well connected by train and bus services, making it easier to reach other parts of Brisbane.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students who love nightlife, entertainment and a buzzing social scene.<\/p><h3><strong><b>9. New Farm<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>New Farm has the convenience of the city but with a more relaxed neighbourhood feel. It\u2019s close to the CBD, with many cafes, restaurants, parks and riverfront areas.<\/p><p>New Farm Park is a popular place to relax or catch up with friends. The suburb is also linked to the city by public transport and ferry services.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students who want green spaces, cafes and easy access to the CBD.<\/p><h3><strong><b>10. Paddington <\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Paddington is an inner-west suburb packed with cafes, restaurants, small shops and Queenslander-style homes. It has a more residential feel and is still close to the CBD.<\/p><p>The suburb is on hilly streets so keep this in mind if you prefer flat routes for walking or cycling.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students wanting a quieter inner city neighbourhood with cafes and shops nearby.<\/p><h3><strong><b>11. Nundah<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>If you want to live outside the inner city but still have good transport links, Nundah is a good option. The suburb has a train station, shops, cafes and restaurants.<\/p><p>It\u2019s also easier to get to Brisbane airport and other northern suburbs given where it\u2019s located.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students who want good transport links but don\u2019t want to live in the CBD.<\/p><h3><strong><b>12. Chermside (Brisbane)<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Chermside is home to Westfield Chermside, one of the largest shopping centers in Brisbane. Close to supermarkets, restaurants, shops, cinemas and other everyday services.<\/p><p>It\u2019s further from the CBD than a few suburbs on this list, but bus connections make getting around easier.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Students who want a lot of amenities close to home.<\/p><h3><strong><b>13. Coorparoo<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Coorparoo is a little more residential and is southeast of the CBD but still has good access to the city.<\/p><p>In the suburb there are supermarkets, caf\u00e9s, restaurants and public transport options. If you want to be away from the busiest parts of Brisbane but not too far away, it can work well.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Students wanting a residential area with access to the city.<\/p><h3><strong><b>14. Mount Gravatt<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Mount Gravatt is particularly handy for students attending <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/griffith-university\">Griffith University<\/a>, as the university\u2019s Mount Gravatt campus is nearby.<\/p><p>The suburb has shopping, cafes, supermarkets and public transport. You can also get to Brisbane\u2019s southern suburbs from here and the CBD.<\/p><p><strong><b>Best for: <\/b><\/strong>Griffith University students and those looking at the southern suburbs of Brisbane.<\/p><h2><strong><b>How to Choose Where to Live in Brisbane as a Student<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>The right suburb depends on where you study, your budget and how you spend your time outside class.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Check your university commute<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Try to keep your daily journey manageable. Living slightly further away may save you on rent, but a long commute can become tiring when you have classes throughout the week.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Compare rent + other costs<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Don&#8217;t just look at rent, look at total weekly cost. Before deciding what is in your budget, check whether utilities, internet or other bills are included in your accommodation.<\/p><h3><strong><b>See public transport<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Consider the nearest train station, bus stop or ferry terminal before you choose a place. Good transport makes it much easier to live outside the CBD.&#8221;<\/p><h3><strong><b>Think about your lifestyle<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>If you like cafes, restaurants and nightlife, areas such as West End, South Brisbane and Fortitude Valley could be for you. If you\u2019re looking for a quieter setting, St Lucia, Toowong or Coorparoo might be the better fit.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Check everyday amenities<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>A supermarket, pharmacy, laundrette and affordable food options nearby can make student life much easier. You may also want to check how far you are from your university and the places you visit regularly.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Brisbane gives you plenty of options when choosing where to live as a student. You can stay close to campus in St Lucia or Kelvin Grove, choose an inner-city area such as South Brisbane or West End, or look towards Nundah, Chermside or Mount Gravatt for a different pace of life.<\/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-1c82ba05 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c82ba05\" 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-2a4a87eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a4a87eb\" 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-34b02a6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"34b02a6a\" 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. 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Some of the inner city areas may be more expensive than those further away from the CBD.<\/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-8832\" 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-8832\" >\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 suburb for University of Queensland 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-8832\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56766c91 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56766c91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bf2992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44bf2992\" 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>A convenient choice is St Lucia, as it is the location of the University of Queensland\u2019s main St Lucia campus. Toowong and Indooroopilly are also good for transport links and amenities nearby.<\/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-8833\" 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-8833\" >\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 QUT 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-8833\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49d35c6f e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49d35c6f\" 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-70602e30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70602e30\" 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>Kelvin Grove is a convenient choice for students at QUT&#8217;s Kelvin Grove campus. If you study at QUT&#8217;s Gardens Point campus, South Brisbane, Woolloongabba and other inner-city areas can also be convenient.<\/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-8834\" 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-8834\" >\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 safest suburbs in Brisbane 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-8834\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f30892c e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f30892c\" 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-8e1be41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e1be41\" 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>Safety can vary between streets and areas, so check the specific neighbourhood and accommodation before signing a lease. 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