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About the Gold Coast:
The Gold Coast is located in Queensland on the New South Wales border. It has world famous beaches, nightlife, shopping, theme parks and a tropical hinterland to explore. To find out more about what happens at the Gold Coast, visit the Gold Coast City Council Website. Below are some details about the Gold Coast regarding climate, cost of living, transport and health.
Transport:
There are many alternatives to getting around the Gold Coast. These include Buses, Trains, Monorail and Taxis. The Robina to Brisbane train service is available as well. The travel time is 63 minutes and run from 5am - midnight. The monorail runs from the Oasis Shopping Centre to the Casino at Broadbeach.
International Student Information:
Australians enjoy one the highest standards of living in the world. The average international student in Australia spends about $335 per week on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incident costs. School students in Australia typically spend a little less - about $275 a week - on accomodation and food, entertainment, transport and associated items. While these are a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.
To be granted a student visa in Australia you must show that you have enough money to pay for living expenses, education costs and travel for the duration of the course. You can apply to work part-time after you have commenced your studies in Australia, but the money you earn should not be used as your only source of income.
Health (Overseas Health Cover):
It's a condition of the Australian Student VISA for overseas students that private health insurance is provided for the duration of your time in Australia. Medibank Private is Australia's largest private health insurer providing Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) since 1989. OSHC is approved by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. OSHC helps cover -
Doctors (Medical Practitioners, Pathology, X-rays)
Hospitals (Private and Public)
Emergency Ambulance Transport
Prescribed Medicines
For more information about OSHC visit Medibank Private website.
Accommodation Options:
Homestay
Accommodation is available to overseas students in some Gold Coast residential homes. Usually this involves a single room, the use of the house and its facilities and meals. Costs can vary from $100 - $200 (AUD) per week.
Renting
Off-campus accommodation can be found through various real estate agents. Some services offer a student discount. The cost can vary depending on shared or single living.
| Climate | Minimum | Maximum |
| January | 20 | 29 |
| February | 21 | 28 |
| March | 19 | 28 |
| April | 17 | 26 |
| May | 13 | 23 |
| June | 11 | 21 |
| July | 9 | 21 |
| August | 10 | 21 |
| September | 12 | 23 |
| October | 15 | 25 |
| November | 17 | 27 |
| December | 19 | 28 |
