I commuted for a few years on a short haul roster. The best time in that few years was when I bit the bullet and purchased an apartment near the airport with good transport links. It was big enough that my family could spend time with me there when the roster provided a single day off etc. We got to the point after two years that it was not a long term solution and if I couldn’t get a move to my home base within the next year we would move the whole family. Thankfully a position did open up close to home. It is doable but not enjoyable and will put massive amounts of stress on your home life.