If you’re thinking about advertising a room for rent in Australia or you’re looking for a room to rent, AU Classifieds is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to connect with genuine local renters and landlords. With thousands of Aussies using classified sites every day to find accommodation, knowing how to write a great ad can make all the difference.
Below are some simple tips, helpful advice, and keyword-friendly ideas to help your listing stand out and attract the right people.
When you’re listing a room for rent, your goal is to make your advert clear, honest, and appealing. The better your description, the faster you'll find the right tenant.
Use search terms people actually type into Google, such as:
Room for rent in Sydney
Cheap rooms for rent Australia
Room for rent near university
Share house room available
A strong headline immediately boosts visibility.
Renters want details before they click:
Weekly rent
Bond amount
Location / suburb
Move-in date
Length of stay
Bills included or extra
Keeping this information clear helps your listing rank for key searches like “rooms for rent near me” or “affordable rentals Australia”.
Good lighting and tidy rooms make a huge difference. Include photos of:
The room
Shared areas
Bathroom and kitchen
Outdoor areas or parking
Listings with photos get up to 80% more enquiries across most classified platforms.
People looking for a share house want to know:
How many people live there
Ages and lifestyle (quiet, social, students, professionals)
House rules
Pets
Smoking / non-smoking
This attracts the right match and avoids awkward surprises.
Think about what renters value:
Close to public transport
Near shops, uni, beach, CBD
Free parking
Fast Wi-Fi
Furnished room
These features help your listing appear for long-tail searches like “room near train station” and “furnished room for rent Australia”.
Once your information is ready, create your listing: Click here to post your "Room for Rent" ad.
AU Classifieds is free to use, easy to update, and perfect for finding renters across every state.
If you need a place to live, creating a “room wanted” advert can help landlords and share houses reach out to you directly.
For example:
Looking for a room in Melbourne
Student looking for affordable room
Room wanted near Brisbane CBD
Optimised headings help your post appear in Google and internal searches.
Include:
Budget per week
Preferred suburbs
Move-in date
Parking needs
Length of stay
Whether you need furnished or unfurnished
This increases your chance of matching with someone offering the right space.
People want to know who they might live with. Include:
Age
Occupation (student, full-time work, FIFO, etc.)
Lifestyle (quiet, tidy, social, early riser, etc.)
Short, friendly descriptions attract more messages.
Examples:
Pet-friendly
Close to public transport
Private bathroom
Bills included
Fast NBN
These phrases also improve search visibility for keywords like “room wanted pet friendly”.
Landlords often browse the “room wanted” section to find reliable tenants.
You can post your advert for free at: Click here to post your ad
AU Classifieds helps thousands of Australians buy, sell, and connect every day. When it comes to accommodation, it offers:
Free adverts
No commissions or hidden fees
Australia-wide reach
Localised search results
Fast enquiries from real people
Whether you’re offering a room or searching for one, it’s one of the most convenient online tools for shared accommodation listings.
If you’ve got a spare room or you're searching for a place to live, start with a simple, well-written listing packed with useful details and the right keywords. A clear advert not only ranks better but attracts the perfect match faster.
Post your free ‘room for rent’ or ‘room wanted’ advert today at www.auclassifieds.com.au
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