Student accommodation’s role in a living sector strategy

The outlook for the student accommodation sector is supported by strong demand drivers and a shortage of supply, in-part exacerbated by the tight private rental market. ‘Living’ is key sector of focus for many investors, now accounting for the largest share of global transaction activity. This report explores the demand drivers for international student arrivals to Australia, the diversity of student country of origin and the capital market themes around new entrants and key pricing metrics.