Live from 598 listings · Updated 26 October 2026
598 rooms are listed across Australia on Room Buddy right now, with a median rent of $300 a week (most between $210 and $490). 66% include bills, and 580 are available now. 756 people are also looking for a room or flatmate here.
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Median weekly asking rent for rooms listed on Room Buddy, by city. Updated 26 October 2026. Free to cite with a link to this page.
| City | Rooms | Median rent | Bills incl. | 30-day change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 157 | $350/wk | 68% | – |
| Melbourne | 150 | $300/wk | 65% | – |
| Brisbane | 65 | $300/wk | 66% | – |
| Gold Coast | 105 | $340/wk | 61% | – |
| Canberra | 10 | $225/wk | 70% | – |
| Adelaide | 12 | $290/wk | 50% | – |
| Perth | 37 | $275/wk | 86% | – |
Median weekly asking rent from rooms currently listed on Room Buddy. Updated 26 October 2026.
| Area | Rooms | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Southport | 16 | $365/wk |
| Sydney CBD | 12 | $340/wk |
| Melbourne CBD | 12 | $340/wk |
| Varsity Lakes | 7 | $370/wk |
| Helensvale | 7 | $290/wk |
| Labrador | 6 | $310/wk |
| St Albans | 6 | $350/wk |
| Randwick | 6 | $455/wk |
| Surfers Paradise | 6 | $425/wk |
| Clayton | 5 | $258/wk |
| Pyrmont | 5 | $460/wk |
| Epping | 5 | $280/wk |
| Type | Rooms | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| Private Room | 341 | $300/wk |
| Single Room | 74 | $275/wk |
| Ensuite Room | 65 | $350/wk |
| Master Room | 34 | $350/wk |
| Entire Place | 32 | $300/wk |
| Studio Room | 16 | $400/wk |
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As of October 2026, rooms in Australia on Room Buddy have a median asking rent of $300 a week. Most rooms are between $210 and $490 a week, based on 598 current rooms.
66% of rooms in Australia on Room Buddy include bills in the weekly rent. Each listing shows whether bills are included, so check the Bills line before you message.
Right now the most rooms are listed in Southport, Sydney CBD and Melbourne CBD.
Among areas with at least two priced listings, the lowest median rents are in Donnybrook (median $175 a week), Harrison (median $190 a week) and Ormond (median $195 a week).
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