Student Accommodation Bundoora

About Bundoora 

Bundoora is very popular amongst students. Here is a breakdown of the proportion of international students by level of study in Bundoora according to La Trobe Univesity and RMIT University:

• Bachelor's Degree: 27.75%

• Master's Degree: 43.9%

• Doctoral Degree: 28.35%

The proportion of international students in Bundoora has been increasing steadily over the past few years due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of Bundoora’s universities, the increasing globalization of higher education, the relatively affordable cost of living in Bundoora, and the increasing number of scholarship opportunities available to international students.

Popular Student Areas in Bundoora 

Popular Bundoora areas amongst university students are Central Bundoora, Mill Park, and Plenty Road. There are a few things to keep in mind while searching for a perfect student area to stay in, including transportation, cost, and amenities.

1. Students living in Central Bundoora will be near La Trobe University Bundoora Campus, RMIT University Bundoora Campus, La Trobe College Australia, Holmesglen Institute Bundoora Campus, Melbourne Polytechnic Bundoora Campus, and purpose accommodation would cost around $180- $350/week.

• Travel Time from Central Bundoora to CBD by different modes of transportation:

• Train- 20 minutes

• Bus - 50 minutes

• Tram - 50 minutes

• Car - 30 minutes

2. Students living in Mill Park would pay approximately $150 and $300/week.

Nearby universities include  La Trobe University Bundoora Campus, RMIT University Bundoora Campus, Latrobe Valley Campus, Holmesglen Institute Bundoora Campus, and Melbourne Polytechnic Bundoora Campus. 

• Travel Time from Mill Park to CBD by different modes of transportation:

  • Train - 30 minutes

  • Bus - 40 minutes

  • Car - 35 minutes

3. Students living in Plenty Road PBSAs would pay around $150 and $350/week. This area includes La Trobe University Bundoora Campus, RMIT University Bundoora Campus, Holmesglen Institute Bundoora Campus, Melbourne Polytechnic Bundoora Campus, and La Trobe Institute of Agriculture and Food.

• Travel Time from Plenty Road to CBD by different modes of transportation:

  • Tram - 40 minutes

  • Bus - 45 minutes

  • Car - 30-45 minutes

Best Student Housings in Bundoora 

Bundoora has a wide range of room options for students, and they can explore different areas in Bundoora in proximity to their colleges and budgets. 

Popular student accommodations in Bundoora, which provide almost every room type, are North and South Apartments - La Trobe University Bundoora (Melbourne) Campus, Glenn College - La Trobe University Bundoora, Chisholm College - La Trobe University Bundoora, UniLodge @ RMIT Bundoora - Walert House, and  La Trobe University – Menzies College. 

Discover Student Room Types in Bundoora

The purpose-built student accommodation in Bundoora typically includes a variety of amenities included in bills; it varies according to the provider's terms & conditions. But broadly, we suggest a student should consider budget, needs, and preferences while making decisions. 

We have categorized the room types given below based on preference and budget to help you in decision-making.

Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Bundoora: 

These cost around $900 - $1,800 per month on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments.  

• Shared room

  • Amenities: Self-contained apartment with multiple bedrooms, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $800 - $1,500/ month

  • Mill Park avg. Rent: $700 - $1,200 / month

  • Plenty Road avg. Rent: $650 - $1,100 / month 

• Triple/ Quadruple rooms

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Central Bundoora avg. Rent: Triple: $600 - $1,000 per person per month

                                                              Quadruple:  $500 - $800 per person per month

• Mill Park avg. Rent: Triple: $550 - $850 per person per month

                                                       Quadruple: $450 - $700 per person per month

• Plenty Road avg. Rent: Triple: $500 - $800 per person per month

                                           Quadruple: $400 - $650 per person per month

• UniLodge @ RMIT Bundoora - Walert House is recommended for students who want to find a quadruple room 

• Entire place

  • Amenities: Private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

  • Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $1,800 - $5,000 / month

  • Mill Park avg. Rent: $1,500 - $4,000 / month

  • Plenty Road avg. Rent: $1,400 - $3,500 / month

Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Bundoora with privacy: These rooms cost around $1,000- $1,800 per month. 

1. Student Single Room

   1. Amenities: Private bedroom, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $1,000 - $1,500/ month

   3. Mill Park avg. Rent: $850 - $1,300/ month

   4. Plenty Road avg. Rent: $800 - $1,200/ month 

   5. Recommended student single rooms include Glenn College - La Trobe University Bundoora, Chisholm College - La Trobe University Bundoora, and  La Trobe University – Menzies College.

2. Student Shared Flats

   1. Amenities: Private Bedroom in a shared house or flat, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $600 - $1,000/ month per person

   3. Mill Park avg. Rent: $550 - $900/ month per person 

   4. Plenty Road avg. Rent: $500 - $850/ month per person 

3. Student Twin Rooms

   1. Amenities: One room with 2 single beds, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $500 - $850/ month per person

   3. Mill Park avg. Rent:  $450 - $750/ month per person

   4. Plenty Road avg. Rent: $400 - $700/ month per person

4. Student Double Room

   1. Amenities: One bedroom with double bed, shared bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $550 - $950/ month per person

   3. Mill Park avg. Rent: $500 - $800/ month per person

   4. Plenty Road avg. Rent: $450 - $750/ month per person

Room Type 3: Bundoora student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and near CBD cost around $1,200 and $2,500 per month. 

5. Bundoora Student Flats 

   1. Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen

   2. Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $2,200 - $5,500/ month

   3. Mill Park avg. Rent: $1,800 - $4,000/ month

   4. Plenty Road avg. Rent: $1,600 -  $3,800/ month

6. Bundoora Student En-Suite Rooms 

   1. Amenities: Single bedroom, private bathroom, shared kitchen

   2. Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $1,200 - $2,000/ month

   3. Mill Park avg. Rent:  $1,000 - $1,800/ month

   4. Plenty Road avg. Rent: $900 - $1,600/ month

7. Bundoora Student studios

   1. Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen

   2. Central Bundoora avg. Rent: $1,500 - $2,400/ month

   3. Mill Park avg. Rent:  $1,300 - $2,000/ month

   4. Plenty Road avg. Rent: $1,200 - $1,800 month

   5. Popular student studios are North and South Apartments - La Trobe University Bundoora (Melbourne) Campus and UniLodge @ RMIT Bundoora - Walert House.

Room Type 4: Amenities over budget

Student Penthouse in Bundoora can cost around $3,000 and $10,000 monthly. This depends on the size, amenities, and facilities in the penthouses. 

These are suitable for students who prefer to have private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor more over budget.

Cost of Living in Bundoora for Students

It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall expenses, apart from your Bundoora student accommodation rent, there are other expenses which can not be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Bundoora as a student:

• Food: $200-$300 per month on average. 

  • We suggest buying groceries that cost around $100/month and cooking your own meal. 

  • Shop from grocery stores such as Aldi and Lidl. They have some specific days for students' discounts.

• Transportation: \$20 - \$200 per month on average

• Get a Myki Pass, Tertiary Student Concession (TSC), and University-specific pass to get a discount on transport buses, trains, etc. all over Bundoora. 

• Rent electric bikes and folding bikes for $30-$50 per day from private companies for weekend commutes.

• University bike schemes: Some universities, such as La Trobe University.

• Buy a new bike for $500 easily available for students. Which is equal to one month's rent will benefit you for the entire year.

• Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around $80-$280+. 

  • Former students generally leave their kitchen essentials on the property while leaving the city due to Airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff. 

• Bedding Essentials: Market worth around $80-$300+ 

The price may vary depending on the quality of the bedding sheets and duvets. We recommend that you find some stores that have coupons to save some money. 

• Former students generally leave their bedding essentials in the property while leaving the city due to Airport luggage weight restrictions. You can find someone in your friends circle and reuse the stuff.

• Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around $80-$250+

  • While booking a student room, the focus remains on whether it has shared or private bathrooms, but forget about bathroom essentials. It’s best to find the most needed bathroom tools to ease your stay, as the quality and quantity of the things you get will determine your price range. 

• Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around $70-$150+

  •  Cleaning and hygiene are underrated while booking a student room sometimes. But if you need it on a daily basis, it can cost you a little money. We recommend you get the necessary cleaning supplies to have a clean environment and save money for exploring the city itself.