Welcome to Hobart Campus
Hobart Campus
RGIT Australia’s Hobart Campus is located in the CBD,
near City Mall shopping precinct at 162 Macquarie
Street, Hobart. City accommodation and apartments
for students are also nearby, which is advantageous for
interstate and international students. Hobart Campus is
well furnished with modern facilities and amenities
Living in Hobart
Most of the ‘Living in Melbourne’ information also applies to ‘Living in Hobart.’ Below are some of the
differences. For more information, visit www.study.tas.gov.au.
Hobart is the capital city of the State of Tasmania, an island state situated off the southern coast of
Australia. One of the oldest cities in Australia, it is nestled beneath Mount Wellington with the Derwent
River flowing through it. It is a beautiful city and popular holiday destination among Australians that is
renowned for its heritage buildings, rich maritime history, beautiful parks, fine restaurants, the Salamanca
Market, vibrant arts scene and its festivals.
Greater Hobart has a population of approximately 217,000 with around 13 percent of the population
Climate
and winters are not too cold.
It experiences 4 distinct seasons-summer, winter, spring and autumn.
Daily average temperatures given below:
Summer: December – February 10-23°C
Autumn: March – May 4-20°C
Winter: June – August 3-12°C
Spring: September – November 7-18°C
The weather can be unpredictable and one can experience four seasons in a day. It is not uncommon to
see snowfall at Mount Wellington during summertime!
Festivals and Entertainment
from interstate or other countries. Major events include: the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Dark MOFO,
Royal Hobart Regatta, Sustainable Living Festival, Taste of Tasmania, Ten days on the Island, MONA
FOMA, Cygnet Folk Festival, Festival of Voices, Hobart International Tennis, Tasmanian International Arts
Festival.
Tasmania has no train or tram services. The primary bus service for Hobart urban areas is Metro Tasmania.
For details on prices and routes visit www.metrotas.com.au. Regional connections around the state are
provided by private bus operators such as Tassielink. The main bus terminal is located just 500m from RGIT
Hobart campus.
During semester breaks, students can experience Tasmania’s many natural wonders which include
Freycinet Bay, Wineglass Bay, Cradle Mountain, Cataract Gorge, Launceston, Port Arthur Historic site and
many extraordinary nature walks in Tasmania’s southern landscape.
See ‘Cost of Living’. In addition, accommodation and public transport tends to be cheaper in Tasmania.
Accommodation (private or boarding): $120 – $300 per week Public transport: $15 – $20 per week.
Cost of Living
Australia is a sophisticated, friendly country that enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world.
Melbourne is a reasonably priced city providing good quality living and abundant accommodation.
According to the Australia Government website www.studyinaustralia.gov.au, the average international
student in Australia spends about AU$390 per week on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment,
transport, international and domestic travel and other incidental costs.
Students will need a minimum of AU$21,041 per year (excluding tuition) to cover living expenses. The cost
of living, however, depends a lot on the kind of accommodation a student chooses. A married student
with dependents will need approximately an additional AU$7,362 per year for each dependent. Below is
a price table of typical daily items. This is only a guide. Remember that you can shop around for items,
such as clothing and shoes, to find a cheaper source.
| Other Living Expenses | Cost |
| Groceries and eating out | $140 to $280 per week |
| Gas, electricity | $10 to $20 per week |
| Phone and Internet | $15 to $30 per week |
| Public transport | $30 to $60 per week |
| Car (after purchase) | $150 to $260 per week |
| Entertainment | $80 to $150 per week |