Australian Catholic University (ACU) Accommodation

About The Australian Catholic University

1. Australian Catholic University, distance from CBD:

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Walk - 30 minutes

2. Australian Catholic University follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12–14 weeks.

3. Other campuses of Australian Catholic University:

• Australian Catholic University, Ballarat Campus

• Australian Catholic University - Adelaide Campus

• Australian Catholic University - Brisbane Campus

Australian Catholic University Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Melbourne. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent AUD$1,500/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near Australian Catholic University include Caulfield Residence, Bouverie Residence, and Walsh Residence.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): Melbourne's median monthly rent for private rentals is around AUD$2,000.

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended Australian Catholic University housing private lets include Essence Hotel Caulfield, South Yarra, and Docklands Collins.

Secure a Private Student Room Near Australian Catholic University Without a University Offer Letter

UniLodge Australia may accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Australian Catholic University

1. Fitzroy

Fitzroy’s average rent is around AUD$850-AUD$1,200/month. Australian Catholic University student accommodation options close to campus include Journal Central, Carric Hostel, and Melbourne Victoria Market.

• Walk - 30 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Bus - 10 minutes

2. Collingwood

Collingwood’s average rent is around AUD$750-AUD$1,100/month. Australian Catholic University accommodation options include 110 Wellington Road, Scape Leicester, and Student Living on ABeckett.

• Bus - 20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walk - 30 minutes

3. Carlton

Carlton’s average rent is around AUD$850-AUD$1,250/month. Some accommodation options for Australian Catholic University include Scape Aurora, Scape Swanston, and UniLodge Melbourne City.

• Bus - 15 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walk - 40 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.