Renting in Australia

Information for new migrants about housing options in Australia.

Rentstart - Help with setup costs for a private rental

Rentstart provides financial assistance to eligible clients to help them set up or maintain a tenancy in the private rental market.

Office for Disability: Housing

The Office for Disability has provided information on housing options in the ACT, types of home modifications, concessions available to you, and links to websites to help you find a home suitable to your needs.

Opening the Door

If you need help with finding pathways to better housing options,  the Opening the Door project incudes some resources that may assist you.

Public and Community Housing

The South Australian government provides public and community housing for people on low to moderate incomes. These options offer you secure affordable long-term rental accommodation.

Public Housing Movable Units

Movable units are movable buildings that can be set up in the backyard of a friend, relative or carer's home. They allow people with disability to live independently near a source of support. The units are a type of public housing.

Help paying bond and rent

Find out about how you can get into and stay in private rental accommodation.

Help with renting

Find out about how you can get into and stay in private rental accommodation.

Housing Connect

Housing Connect is where you can apply for social housing which includes public and community housing, affordable private rentals, rapid rehousing, supported accommodation and other forms of housing assistance.

Housing for people with a disability

Community housing is provided by community organisations and local governments. There are different types of housing, this includes crisis and emergency accommodation, transitional housing and long-term affordable housing. People on low to moderate incomes can apply.