About Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
1. Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, distance from CBD:
Tram - 16 minutes
Bus - 15–30 minutes
Taxi - 10–15 minutes
2. Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, has on-campus student accommodation with an average rent of AUD$4,290/semester. Room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and service are included in the rent.
3. Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, follows a trimester academic year system. Each term lasts around 3–4 months.
4. The best months to book Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted are mentioned below. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally starts with:
New Undergraduate - October/November (semester 1) and April/May (semester 2)
New postgraduate - Before February (semester 1) and July (semester 2), both are intake periods.
For returning students - Before February (semester 1) and July (semester 2).
5. Other campuses other than Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus:
Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus Off-Campus Student Housing Options
PBSAs and private lets are the most popular off-campus Melbourne student accommodation. These are slightly more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits, including flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities that go along with room rent. Electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security are included in the bills. The only differences are:
1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent of AUD$1,505–AUD$2,150/month.
2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): The median monthly rent for private options is around AUD$500 to AUD$1,500+.
Secure a Private Student Room Near the Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, 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 you check our cancellation and refund policies before booking or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.
Popular Student Areas to Live Near Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus
1. Collingwood
Collingwood’s average rent is around AUD$1,400–AUD$2,000+/month. It’s a 10–15-minute commute away from campus. Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus accommodation options include UniLodge Melbourne City.
Tram: 10–15 minutes
Cycling: 10–15 minutes
2. Carlton
Carlton’s average rent is around AUD$850–AUD$1,250+/month. It’s a 30-minute commute away from campus. Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus accommodation options include Scape Carlton and Carlton Residence.
Walking: 20–30 minutes
Cycling: 10–15 minutes
Tram: 10-15 minutes
3. Richmond
Richmond’s average rent is around AUD$1,100–AUD$1,600+/month. It’s a 15- to 20-minute commute away from campus. Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus accommodation options include Scape Victoria Street.
Tram: 15–20 minutes
Cycling: 20–25 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.)
No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.
Unlike university accommodation options, off-campus student rooms have more types to choose from.
Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.
Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.
Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.
More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.