According to the most recent data of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), while  67.5% of Aussies owned their home, a good 30.3% were renting. Some homeowners own more than one house that they get to rent out to other start-up groups or families. House types range from one-bedroom apartments to huge houses. But allow us to give you a glimpse of the usual property types being rented its common rates. 

For rents updated in real-time, please refer to this page.

Several websites are available in Australia for you to look into. You may want to check out the following links where you can actually find yourself a home:

• Domain
• Rent.com
• RealEstate
• Stayz

If you prefer browsing through classified advertisements,  you may want to go to the following sites as well:

• Gumtree
• Century 21
• LJ Hooker

Be positive in searching for the right home for you in Australia. Renting is by far the most practical way of living in the country. So whether you are staying with your family or co-renting with a group, it’s always a fresh start to finally get a space to call your home. Once you’ve found a home you might be interested in, let the agent know you’d like to schedule an inspection. This is how rentals in Australia started. Once you’ve seen the unit, it is assumed that you aren’t the only potential tenant of the house so better ask the agents for their requirements on the application. Yes, there is an application. The process would just normally involve basic documents like your identification cards and information that the landlord may find necessary. The key is to be open and honest to your landlord so he or she can be comfortable in choosing you as the tenant. Once done with the application, keep your lines open for any feedback. It shouldn’t take long before you are told about the result. Should you get the deal, don’t forget to secure a lease contract for your future reference and proof of rental.