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Looking for accommodation in Toowong, Brisbane

Hi,

Just arrived last week and im currently looking for accommodation in Toowong. Solo Room. May mairerecommend ba kau?

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  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018

    @michiko1004 said:
    Hi,

    Just arrived last week and im currently looking for accommodation in Toowong. Solo Room. May mairerecommend ba kau?

    Have you checked flatmates.com.au or realestate.com.au?

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • michiko1004michiko1004 Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Jul 06, 2022

    Flatmates palang.

    Thanks for the other one

  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    Hi michiko, wala pa ako sa Aus pero nakakuha na ako ng accommodation by messaging Filipino community groups sa fb based on my region. Surprisingly, may mga buy & sell groups din sa region ko kaya I managed to find an accommodation in a Filipino residence. Actually 2 yung nahanap ko after a month of searching. I got mine at $180 weekly (including bills) in Northern Rivers, NSW.

    Hopefully makakita ka rin like me. All the best! :)

    MACINOZ2023era222

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

  • michiko1004michiko1004 Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Jul 06, 2022

    Hi @EricTC , ano ung specific group na to.

  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    @michiko1004 said:
    Hi @EricTC , ano ung specific group na to.

    Sa regional area ko po dedicated yung group i.e. Filipino Community in Northern Rivers

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018
    edited November 2022

    @michiko1004
    I've never used FB groups when looking for accommodation, but perhaps you can also try and check out the Filipinos in Brisbane group.

    Is there any particular reason why you prefer Toowong area? Perhaps you can cast a wider net and find a place in nearby suburbs? And south side generally has cheaper rent.

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • michiko1004michiko1004 Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Jul 06, 2022

    Walking distance sa office ko kasi. Parang ayoko magcommute. Hehe

    @athelene said:
    @michiko1004
    I've never used FB groups when looking for accommodation, but perhaps you can also try and check out the Filipinos in Brisbane group.

    Is there any particular reason why you prefer Toowong area? Perhaps you can cast a wider net and find a place in nearby suburbs? And south side generally has cheaper rent.

  • atheleneathelene Brisbane
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2018

    @michiko1004 said:
    Walking distance sa office ko kasi. Parang ayoko magcommute. Hehe

    Ah ok. Maybe consider Indooroopilly, Taringa, St. Lucia, Auchenflower? At least if ever magcommute, malapit lang hehehe. Toowong is near UQ kasi, so medyo in demand ang rentals dun, especially for students. My friend lives near Toowong Village, she currently pays AUD 310 pw + electricity for her 1BR apartment, although that will go up to 350 on her next contract. There have been crazy price increases in Brisbane, so just a heads up on approx. rental pricing. :neutral:

    232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65

    30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
    11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
    28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
    27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
    Next steps: PTE exam

  • michiko1004michiko1004 Posts: 41Member
    Joined: Jul 06, 2022

    @EricTC di ka na hinanapan ng ano ano? No. Sa realestate kasi oo. Hayyy

  • EricTCEricTC Posts: 157Member
    Joined: Jun 12, 2021

    @michiko1004 said:
    @EricTC di ka na hinanapan ng ano ano? No. Sa realestate kasi oo. Hayyy

    Hindi na po. Filipino po kasi ang may ari ng bahay. Direct contact po.

    233214 - Structural Engineer
    visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
    ..
    Timeline:
    08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
    11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
    25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
    05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
    30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
    04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
    23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
    25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
    Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
    Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
    08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
    06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
    13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
    17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
    30/06/2022 - Biometrics
    19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
    22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
    10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
    17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
    06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
    17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
    ..
    PTE Exam Complete Preparation Guide:
    https://tinyurl.com/PTEPreparationGuide
    ..
    How I got an Australian visa in a span of 1.2 years
    https://tinyurl.com/HowIGotAnAustralianVisa
    ..
    Follow my YouTube channel for glimpse of regional Australia:
    https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeShortsEricTC
    ..
    James 1:5-6
    (New International Version)
    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
    6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
    ..
    Testimony: God is always one step ahead.

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