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The economy of Australia is a large mixed-market economy and is dominated by its service sector, comprising 61.1% of the GDP and employing 79.2% of the labour force in 2016. Despite the recent global risk of escalating trade disputes, the Australian economy has remained resilient, constructive and stable, offering opportunities for a higher standard of living and future growth.
Australian education is known internationally for excellence, and that explains why 500,000 international students are currently studying at Australian education institutions. When you graduate, your qualification will be highly sought after by international employers. This is due to one national system – Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which makes it easy for overseas governments and employers to recognize your qualification as world-class. Apart from being a great place to get world-class education, Australia is also a fantastic place to meet people from different cultural backgrounds, enjoy a high standard of living and great value for money in safe and friendly cosmopolitan cities and suburbs.
Australian education is known internationally for excellence, and that explains why 500,000 international students are currently studying at Australian education institutions. When you graduate, your qualification will be highly sought after by international employers. This is due to one national system – Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which makes it easy for overseas governments and employers to recognize your qualification as world-class. Apart from being a great place to get world-class education, Australia is also a fantastic place to meet people from different cultural backgrounds, enjoy a high standard of living and great value for money in safe and friendly cosmopolitan cities and suburbs.
The average cost of living in Armadale and Queen Street is approximately $390.00 per week. Individual living expenses may vary depending on preferred accommodation and lifestyle. The Department of Home Affairs (www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud/more) recommends $20,290.00 per year as the base figure for living expenses.
| Weekly Expenses | Estimated Cost (AUD) | |
| Single/shared rental | 150.00 | |
| Gas/water/electricity | 30.00 | |
| Mobile and internet | 30.00 | |
| Public transport | 30.00 | |
| Food | 100.00 | |
| Health insurance | 15.00 | |
| Entertainment | 35.00 | |
| Total per week | $390.00 | |
| Total per year (52 weeks) | $20,280.00 | |
Australian Tertiary Institute is located in a major suburban city and a great suburb, Armadale,
Perth, Armadale
Armadale is located 28 kilometers south of Perth, the state capital of Western Australia. Armadale is a great city with all the amenities including major shopping centres, restaurants, fast foods, banks, medical centres, post offices, accommodation, cinemas, tourist venues and natural sights. Being a safe, friendly and affordable multicultural city. Armadale offers an ideal place for international students to live and excel in their studies.
Armadale has an excellent public transport network including buses and trains. It is well served by an integrated public transport system and regional roads, linking suburban regions and the City of Perth.
Armadale with an average of eight hours of sunshine a day is perfect for sporting and outdoor leisure. Diverse community brings together many cultural traditions that all of us get to enjoy, such as food, rituals, music and sport.
Armadale has a Mediterranean-type climate. January is the hottest month with an average temperature of 25°C and the coldest is July with an average temperature at 13°C and the wettest month is June with an average of 105mm of rain. Pack warm clothings for the winter.
Where to Start
There’s a lot to think about when deciding to leave home and move to another country to study. To make things easier here’s a list of things to read before making the move.