University of Melbourne Accommodation

About the University of Melbourne

1. The University of Melbourne distance from CBD:

• Tram- 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 15-30 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 30-45 minutes

• Cycling - 15-20 minutes

2. The University of Melbourne follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12–14 weeks.

3. Other campuses of the University of Melbourne:

• University of Melbourne- Parkville Campus

• University of Melbourne - Southbank Campus

University of Melbourne 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$1,432–AUD$1,651/month.

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near the University of Melbourne include  South Yarra Student Accommodation, Journal Central, Flagstaff Gardens Student Accommodation, and Carric Hostel.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): Melbourne's median weekly rent for private rentals is around AUD$553.

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

• Recommended University of Melbourne housing private lets include Essence Hotel Carlton, South Yarra, and Balaclava Rd Student Residence. Coventry St Student Residence and Melbourne CBD Serviced Apartment.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Melbourne 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 the University of Melbourne

1. Parkville

Parkvill’s average rent is around AUD$500–AUD$600/week, i.e., AUD$2,150–AUD$2,795/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. La Trobe University City Campus accommodation options include Melbourne Victoria Market, 110 Wellington Road, Scape Leicester, and Melbourne Central Student Accommodation.

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

2. Carlton

Carlton’s average rent is around AUD$500–AUD$600/week, i.e., AUD$2,150 - AUD$2,580/month. It’s a 15-minute walk from campus. La Trobe University, City Campus student accommodation options close to campus include Student Living - 740 Swanston, Scape Peel, Scape Lincoln College, and Scape Berkeley 2.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

• Walking - 20-30 minutes

3. Brunswick

Burnswick’s average rent is around AUD$450–AUD$500/week, i.e., AUD$1,950–AUD$2,365/month. It’s a 40-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options for La Trobe University, City Campus, include Flagstaff Gardens Student Accommodation and Carric Hostel.

• Walking -  40-45 minutes 

• Tram - 20-25 minutes

• Taxi - 10 -15

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.