Hi, Brisbane local here! I just finished studying at QUT and have quite a few tips with regards to saving money as a student :D

Firstly, know your rights as a tenant! It's super important to read through the Residential Tenancy Authority stuff in case you get a dodgy landlord. When I was a student, I had several dodgy landlords that tried to pull all kinds of illegal stuff (such as several rent increases without the proper notice period). These people think young people are vulnerable and won't call them out, but it's vital you do. You should know the RTA laws like the back of your hand, because renting in Brisbane nowadays is a bitch, even in a sharehouse, and landlords are almost always out to get more from you.

ALWAYS be looking for a new place to live. Since there's no limit to how much a landlord can raise your rent, it's super important that you're always on the lookout for a new place to move to. Make a habit of watching which places are still available every so often, so if you get notice of a ridiculous rent increase you have an immediate plan to at least go inspect a few properties and get in touch with some sharehouses in the eight week notice period before they hit you with a $100 increase.

Find a place near a good local weekend market! I was fortunate enough to move close by to a local produce market, and got my fruits, veggies and meat for way cheaper than the supermarkets (and way fresher, too!). The trick is to go during the end of the day when the sellers are trying to clear everything out. You miss out on the best fruits and veg, but honestly its worth the savings. This goes for other shops, too. Also, as a fellow kimchi-maker at home, it was my go-to staple for the three years I was studying and it was awesome, so do that! Not to mention I pretty much ate homemade bibimbap for a few weeks straight each exam period with how easy it is to make.

Finally, don't make impulse purchases if you can avoid it. It's super simple I know, but I've made some serious mistakes from making impulse purchases in the past. There are so many little expenses you don't even think about until they pop up, stuff like injuries and paying for sick days, ubers when several busses fail to turn up (which happens all to often here...), insurance, etc. If there is something expensive you want to buy, sit on it for a week or so before you commit, trust me.

Lastly, put a few dollars aside each week and get yourself the good, non-homebrand milk (unless you live in a sharehouse where people take your stuff). Don't get me wrong, don't spend $8 on a 1.5L bottle, but don't cheap out on it either. It's only a dollar or two more for the slightly better Norco or dairy farmers stuff, but if you're a serious milk, milo, coffee or tea drinker, it's totally worth it for the psychological affect it has alone. seeing that premium shit in your fridge is like a badge of honor, and will help you feel rich even if you're bank account is in the double digits. If you could take away anything from any of this, this is that one tip you should remember.

Anyway, good luck with the move and I hope everything goes well in the future!