Life in Australia

A multicultural and open country, Australia is one of the best destinations for international students and working professionals. With endless opportunities, Australia attracts a significant number of students every year to explore their career horizons.

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International Student Population

Australia attracts international students from multiple countries around the world, making it a truly diverse nation. This is reflected in numbers too. In 2018-19, 1,07,673 Indian students enrolled to study in Australia. Of the total student visas granted by Australia in 2019, India stood at the second spot just after China.

International students studying together

Country and Cities Population

With a population of around 25,505,429, Australia accounts for 0.33% of the total world population. This means that the country is sparsely populated and offers a great lifestyle to its people.

Demographic

Thanks to its top-quality health infrastructure, the average life expectancy of a person living in Australia is 83.94 years.

Domestic Travel

Despite being the sixth-largest country in the world by land area, it is easy for international students to move around in Australia. For domestic travel, you can either use planes, buses, trains, or ferries.

You can read more details about travel and transport here.

Air

Domestic airlines in Australia connect all major state capitals and regional cities. Air travel is the best mode of transport if you want to cover vast distances in a shorter time. If you are lucky enough to grab the window seat then you can witness the mesmerizing view of the ocean, the cityscape, and more.

Train

Affordable and convenient train travel lets you explore some of the most spectacular sights in Australia. Capture some of the most scenic routes down under while you travel through the wilderness.

Bus

Bus travel provides an affordable means of transportation to international students. Students opt for buses as they are the best means of public commute and keep you connected to the major parts of the city.

Ferry

Several ferry services operate in Australia to ease commutation across rivers. This is an experience in itself since Australia has so many serene visuals to offer when you take a ferry for your commute.

International Travel

Being an island nation, the primary mode of international travel to Australia is by air. Several Indian airports also offer flights to some of the major Australian cities.

Air India is the leading direct flight provider between the two countries. You can check all the flights running between India and Australia here.

The following are some international airports popular among Indian immigrants.

Adelaide International Airport

South Australia's main gateway

Brisbane Airport

Queensland's busiest airport

Cairns Airport

Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Darwin Airport

Northern Territory's main hub

Accommodation & Meal

Being a welcoming nation, Australia offers a homely environment for foreign students. There won't be any dearth of accommodation options if you come to study in Australia.

Homestays

Depending on the type of meals and utilities, you will have to pay between AUD 250 and AUD 350 per week.

Residential Colleges

You can expect to get snacks, library facilities, WiFi, and other utilities between AUD 200 and AUD 750, weekly.

Managed Student Apartments

Single or sharing rooms are available between AUD 200 and AUD 500 per week.

Hostels

It will cost you around AUD 90 to AUD 150 per week.

Halls of Residence

The rates of Halls of Residence start from AUD 320 and lead up to AUD 1,000/month.

Sightseeing

Australia is the 6th largest landfill area in the world with 4 different time zones. It thus offers a variety of landscapes, sightseeing opportunities, beaches, parks and forests. You can explore its captivating beauty while you are in the country for work or study and one of the best ways to do it is by booking a sightseeing tour.

Some of the most popular places to visit are:

Opera House
The Great Barrier Reef
Harbour Bridge
Blue Mountains National Park
Great Ocean Road

Weather

Australia has diverse climate zones from tropical in the north to temperate in the south.

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD) is the official currency used throughout the country.

Religion

Australia is a multicultural society with freedom of religion and diverse faiths.

Nightlife

Vibrant nightlife with bars, clubs, restaurants, and entertainment venues in major cities.