If you cannot afford a hotel in Australia, there are many legal and safe alternatives across all major cities. For travellers, the most common low-cost options are backpacker hostels, which offer dorm beds from $30-$60 per night in Sydney and Melbourne, YHA hostels, and pub accommodation. You can also look at Couchsurfing, house-sitting platforms like TrustedHousesitters and Aussie House Sitters, and work-exchange programs like HelpX and WWOOF where you get free accommodation in exchange for a few hours of work per day. For longer stays, consider Facebook Marketplace room rentals, flatshares on Flatmates.com.au, and university accommodation boards. If you are in crisis or experiencing homelessness, you can contact Link2home on 1800 152 152 in NSW, Launch Housing in Victoria, or call 1800RESPECT, and use Ask Izzy website to find nearby crisis accommodation, food services and support. In regional areas, many caravan parks offer cheap cabins and powered sites, and some showgrounds allow low-cost camping. National parks also have campgrounds for $10-$20 per night, though you need your own tent. Always prioritise safety, especially if offered accommodation through informal channels.
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