@elleb1 hello I'm from WA but to share here's my experience in getting approved for rent
100 PT ID system applies so you need to present the following:
Passport
Visa grant notice as PR 189/190
Birth Certificate
Proof of income (considering no job yet) - Philippine bank account, electric, water bills
*Usually a 3,000-4000 AUD bank enforced is fine + your other property for selling
Proof of residency (if house share upon IED to Australia, ask permission from the owner)
It is important that you declare if you intend a 6 months or 1 year lease as expression of interest. This shall be submitted to the property agent and for final review and approval from the owner.
Just a tip, once the house for rent specification say 2 bedrooms and 1 toilet and you are a big family to occupy, usually this comes negative to the owner as you will have increased early deterioration factor on their property use. The lesser people to occupy, the more chances to secure the rent awarding. Also, you can only be given application form, once you set for house viewing unless in my case then, I had used my classmate to view in my behalf.
So in conclusion, know the number of persons intended to occupy if couple or with kids, then check the specification of the house in terms of number of beds, toilets and parking space (in some properties, pets are not allowed). Then select the house of choice and ensure booking schedule to property agent for viewing. Be prompt on time as agents tend to leave if you're late on appointment. Then finally, once you are called as approved by owner, check the house for present damages for occupying. Until such time your rental tenancy lease agreement form is signed, you are not yet secured for occupancy. Make sure to read the conditions stated before leasing.