Sharehouses give me the chance to meet locals, and make friends.<p>

Byron Bay seems to be a "hotspot" for sharehouses, with many coming online every day.<p>

May need references to move into a sharehouse.<p>

Try "room for rent" when looking on Google!<p>

Around Australia, it seems sharehouse accommodation would cost me around $600 per month.<p>

While I expect to be able to live in sharehouses, I ought to have an emergency plan if this proves impossible. This could include staying in a backpacker dorm, or some "cheap haven" (such as the Grand Hotel in Wyong!)<p>

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<strong>MEREWETHER HEIGHTS</strong><br>
A studio with views of Newcastle for <a href="https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/newcastle-west/short-term/cute-little-studio-with-amazing-views-on-newcastle/1141531763">AUS$65 per night</a>.<p>

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<strong>COST SURVEY</strong><br>
1. $225/week + unlimited wifi.<br>
2. $220/week.
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<strong>MINIMUM PERIOD OF STAY</strong><br>
1. 3 months: 1.</p>


RECOMMENDED WEBSITES AND WEBLOGS<br>
<a href="http://sydney.craigslist.com.au/">Craig's List</a> (Tends to be cheaper than others, and with <a href="http://www.crowdedworld.com/china/couchsurfing.html">Couchsurfer</a> options!)<br>
Gumtree<br>
<a href="https://flatmates.com.au/">Flatmates</a><br>
<a href="">Semester in Australia</a>
<a href="https://www.roomorama.com/short-term-rentals/new-south-wales/sydney">Roomarama</a><br>