University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus Accommodation

About the University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus

1. The University of University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus distance from CBD:

• Tram - 8–12 minutes

• Bus - 10–15 minutes

• Taxi -  5–10 minutes

• Walking - 30–20 minutes

2. University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus, follows a two-semester academic year system. Each term lasts around four months.

3. Other campuses of the University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus:

•  University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus

University of Melbourne, Southbank 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 AU$1,505–AU$2,150/month.

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near the University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus include Carlton Residence, Bouverie Residence, and Walsh Residence.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): The University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus's median monthly rent for private options is around AU$500 to AU$1,500+.

• They are generally located in residential areas anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus private housing include Essence Hotel Carlton, The House of Monash - 7 Arnott street, and The House of Monash - 12 Arnott street.

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Melbourne, Southbank 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 University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus

1. Southbank

Southbank’s average rent is around AUD$1,600–AUD$2,500+/month. It’s a short walk away from campus. University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus accommodation options include  Flagstaff Gardens Student Accommodation and Journal Central.

2. Docklands

Docklands’s average rent is around AUD$1,500–AUD$2,100+/month. It’s a 15-20 minute walk away from campus. University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus accommodation options include Docklands Collins and Entire Place·2B1B···628 Flinders Street, Docklands.

• Walking: 15–20 minutes

• Cycling: 5–10 minutes

• Tram: 10–15 minutes

3. South Yarra

South Yarra’s average rent is around AUD$1,700–AUD$2,300+/month. It’s a 20-30 minute commute away from campus. University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus accommodation options include South Yarra, South Yarra Student Accommodation, and Iglu South Yarra.

• Cycling: 20-30 minutes

• Tram: 20-30 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.