Students have a number of accommodation options available to them in Newcastle.
You may choose to stay at a homestay family while you settle in to your new surroundings.
The AHN has a large number of homestays available to students of Hunter Education.
Hunter Education Group – Students
https://www.homestaynetwork.org/newcastle-pricing/
There are also a large number of independent listing services for you to find the right accommodation to suit you.