City cost calculator, application timeline tracker, and the 48-hour fortnightly work limit calculator. All data sourced from Australian government sources.
Select a city to see a real monthly cost breakdown. Based on ABS Consumer Price Index data and student accommodation averages.
Sources: ABS CPI data · Student accommodation averages from university published guides · Study Australia living costs
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Process: Dept. of Home Affairs — Student visa (Subclass 500) · Study Australia
Student visa (Subclass 500) holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session. This limit was permanently set at 48hrs/fortnight in July 2023 (previously 40hrs, temporarily uncapped during COVID).
Authority: Dept. of Home Affairs — Subclass 500 Condition 8105 · Fair Work Australia — Student visa holders
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Sources: ATO — Tax File Number · Services Australia — Medicare · Fair Work Australia
The city cost calculator, timeline tracker, 48-hour work-limit calculator and 60-day checklist — free, after a quick Google sign-in.
Track your hours, costs and timeline with tools built on official Australian government sources.