Full Application - Iris Shared Housing

Before continuing, please watch this short video to understand how our homes operate.

To help us assess your application, please have ready:

  • Recent housing history
  • Contact details for housing and personal referees

(Referees from interstate or overseas are considered.)

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Safe, affordable shared homes designed for comfort and community.

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How We Make Sure You Feel at Home

Right Match, Less Stress

We care about who you live with. We take time to carefully screen applicants, so you’re matched with housemates where you’ll feel comfortable and at ease — not just rushing to fill a room.

Faster Process

By providing your information in the application form, we can review your application quickly.

Your Privacy is Paramount

Your information is private and only used to help us find the most suitable share home for you.

What Life Is Really Like in Our Homes

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what our tenants say about living in an Iris share home

From nowhere to sleep… to a place I’m proud to call home.

- Lee (he), 🏡 8+ years with Iris

[Current Tenant]
[in 60s]
Since 2017

Hi Phoebe, I have been living here since 2017 and have no complaints whatsoever on how I have been treated. I think your company has and is doing an excellent job. I am very happy living here. THANK YOU.

PS. I would like to personally THANK YOU for letting me move in on the day I contacted you about moving in...Read more

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“I know I made the right decision to move into Iris Share House.”

Wayne 🏡 4+ years with Iris

[Current Tenant]
[in mid 60s]
[Since 2021]

"I've been living at Iris Share House for some time now, and I would rate their service a solid 5 out of 5. If anything needs to be done around the house, it's always handled promptly and properly. Iris's service is excellent. Before moving into Iris Share House, I was in a tough spot. The rental market makes it incredibly hard to find accommodation, especially being unemployed due to a medical condition" ...Read more

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Please have the following ready:

  1. Recent housing history
  2. Housing/rental referee contact
  3. Personal referee contact

Most checks are completed by phone. No written references required.

To help us assess your application , please include your recent housing history and contact details for referees. If we’re unable to verify this information, we may not be able to proceed to the next step.

The 3-Step Process

Follow our 3 steps to find the right home and the right housemates

Step 1: Learn About Iris

Affordable rooms, fully furnished with bills included (fair use policy on water, power and gas). Centrelink welcome. Plus, you’ll join a supportive community.

Step 2: Apply Online

Fill out our quick online form (5–10 mins). Just have your housing history and 2 referees ready. You may also be eligible for Centrelink Rent Assistance ($212/fortnight).

Step 3: Review & Follow up

We’ll review your application, and if it progresses, we’ll call you for a quick chat and invite you to view the house and meet your future housemates before moving in.

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Application Form

This form helps us assess whether Iris shared living is suitable for your situation.

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