Fromscratch, I think he'd be living in a share house. When DH and I lived in one when we first moved out we payed like $550 a month for out little room

No advice Sush, I think you've got the right idea. He needs to know that moving to Melbourne doesn't mean bludging, but if he genuinely is lonely it could be a good opportunity for him to make some (good influencing) new friends and move onwards and upwards with his life.