Accommodation Rates – Duration 2 weeks to 1 year

Homestay Network, the original and most respected homestay accommodation facilitator for national and international students seeking accommodation in Australia for their education needs, offers the following Price Guide to help you budget for your stay, these prices are our National Standard Rates. Rates may vary based on the city you require homestay.

Please ensure you use this pricing to calculate your homestay fees if you have any concerns call our office +61 2 9412 3100

IMPORTANT

  1. All fees are payable 4 weeks in advance minimum.
  2. All rates are in Australian dollars
  3. Hosts and Students cannot vary these rates without the express written permission of Homestay Network Pty Limited.
  4. Access to the internet is included in the homestay fees. We recommend you discuss usage rules with your host family as download restrictions do apply.
  5. Homestay Network does NOT allow the student to nominate a carer who is different from the host family carer the student resides with. Ie; the carer MUST reside with the student.
HOMESTAY PRICE GUIDE – NATIONAL
Effective as at 1 January 2024 – Prices include GST (where applicable) and are subject to change without notice
FEES FOR UNDER 18 STUDENTS
Placement Fee once off non refundable $380
Placement Fee Urgent (within 48 hours) once off non refundable $550
Carer Arrangment Fee for Under 18 once off non-refundable $260
Homestay inclusive of breakfast and dinner – 7 days pw $500
Homestay fee inclusive of breakfast, dinner and weekend lunches – weekly $520
Premium Homestay fee inclusive all meals and private bathroom $600
Parent Nomination processing fee   per check, valid for 6 Months $440
FEES FOR OVER 18 STUDENTS
Placement Fee once off non refundable $380
Homestay inclusive of breakfast and dinner – weekly $385
Homestay fee inclusive of breakfast, dinner and weekend lunches – weekly $400
Homestay fee inclusive of all meals – weekly $450
Premium Homestay fee inclusive all meals and private bathroom $550
OTHER FEES
Second Placement Fee for Relocation – once off non refundable (8) $250
Airport transfer one way inner city per person $200
Special Dietary Requirement eg vegetarian or many food allergies – weekly $45
Cancellation and Refund Service Fee $220
Visa Non-Issuance Fee $220

NOTES

  1. Airport transfer is one-way, airport to homestay or homestay to airport. No refund permitted for cancellations within 48 hours.
  2. Relocation fees do not include moving furniture.
  3. Students aged under 18 must book an airport pick up service either through Homestay Network or the University directly.
  4. Holiday retainer fee applies for leave more than 7 days, approval must be obtained by the education provider for Under 18 students.
  5. Carer Arrangement fees for Under 18 also applies for relocation