About Parkville
Parkville is located in Melbourne and is a popular place among students thanks to its proximity to many of Melbourne’s major campuses, including the prestigious University of Melbourne. Besides that, the suburb enjoys great transportation links via buses, trams, and trains, making this part of Melbourne perfectly connected to the rest of the city.
In addition, it is said to have a lively atmosphere, perfect for students, high-quality education through its prestigious universities, multiple cultural attractions (Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Zoo), and a unique nature. It also has many places to eat and drink outside at reasonable prices.
Melbourne as a whole attracts 40% of Victoria’s international student population per year, which is spread out as follows:
Enrolled at university: 160,000 students
Enrolled at other higher institutions (including TAFE): 200,000.
Popular Student Areas in Parkville
Parkville is divided into neighbourhoods, with the most popular being the University Precinct, Royal Park Precinct, and Parkville North.
1. Students living in the University Precinct will be near the University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, and purposely built accommodation would cost around $350-$450/week.
Travel time from the University Precinct to the Melbourne CBD by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 20-30 minutes
Taxi - 15-25 minutes
2. Students living in Royal Park Precinct pay approximately $450–$600 / week for a PBSA.
The nearest university campus is the University of Melbourne, Parkville campus.
Travel time from Royal Park Precinct to the Melbourne CBD by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 30-45 minutes
Taxi - 20-30 minutes
3. Students living in Parkville North pay approximately $400–$550 / week for a PBSA.
The nearest university campuses are the University of Melbourne, Parkville campus.
Travel time from Parkville North precinct to the Melbourne CBD by different modes of transportation:
Bus - 25-40 minutes
Train - 15-25 minutes
Taxi - 10-20 minutes
Walking - 40-60 minutes
Best Student Housing in Parkville
Parkville has a vast choice of student room options in proximity to their colleges and budgets.
Popular student accommodations in Parkville include UniLodge Park Avenue.
Discover Student Room Types in Parkville
The purpose-built student accommodation in Parkville typically includes a variety of amenities included in the 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 categorised the room types below based on preference and budget to help you in your decision-making. These are the following options:
Type 1: Affordable student rooms in Parkville:
These cost around $350-$650 per month on average and are recommended for students who are comfortable sharing space. Typically, such properties are houses or apartments.
Twin room
Amenities: these often include two single beds, study areas, and storage spaces for two. They often have en-suite bathrooms. These also share social areas with flatmates, as well as the kitchen.
University Precinct avg. Rent: $500-$650/month
Royal Park Precinct avg. Rent: $450-$600/month
Parkville North. avg. Rent: $400-$550/month
Triple rooms
Amenities: these often include three single beds, study areas, and storage spaces for three. They often share bathrooms. These also share social areas with flatmates, as well as the kitchen.
University Precinct avg. Rent: $450-$600/month
Royal Park Precinct avg. Rent: $400-$550/month
Parkville North. avg. Rent: $350-$500/month
Type 2: Affordable student rooms in Parkville with privacy: These rooms cost around $300-$650 per month.
Student Single Room (non-en-suite)
Amenities: Private bedroom, Shared bathroom, shared kitchen
University Precinct avg. Rent: $400-$550/month
Royal Park Precinct avg. Rent: $350-$500/month
Parkville North. avg. Rent: $300-$450/month
Student Single Room (en-suite)
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, shared kitchen
University Precinct avg. Rent: $500-$650/month
Royal Park Precinct avg. Rent: $450-$600/month
Parkville North. avg. Rent: $400-$550/month
Room Type 3: Parkville student rooms with privacy, quiet space, and near the city centre cost as little as $450-$800 per month.
Parkville Student Flats (One-bedroom)
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
University Precinct avg. Rent: $600-$800/month
Royal Park Precinct avg. Rent: $550-$750/month
Parkville North. avg. Rent: $500-$700/month
Recommended Parkville student accommodation: UniLodge Park Avenue
Parkville student studio rooms
Amenities: Private bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen
University Precinct avg. Rent: $550-$750/month
Royal Park Precinct avg. Rent: $500-$700/month
Parkville North. avg. Rent: $450-$650/month
Recommended Parkville student accommodation: UniLodge Park Avenue
Room Type 4: Amenities over budget
Student penthouses in Parkville cost around $900–$3,000 per month.
These are suitable for students who prefer private bedrooms, a private balcony, a terrace, privacy, spacious rooms, and a top floor over budget.
Cost of Living in Parkville for Students
It varies depending on students’ lifestyle choices, but overall, apart from your Parkville student accommodation rent, other expenses cannot be ignored. We have suggestions to help you save money while living in Parkville as a student:
Food: $350-$500 / month on average.
Daily recommended budget: $10-$15 /per day.
Shop from grocery stores such as Aldi, Save-A-Lot, Woolworths, Coles, IGA, and Asian supermarkets
Transportation: $81 /month on average
Apply for a yearly Myki state-wide pass, which gives you unlimited transportation throughout Victoria for $975. It applies to metro trains, Yarra Trams, and buses.
You can get a second-hand bike for as little as $50.
Kitchen Essentials: Market worth around $50-$100 for basic utensils
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 friend's circle and reuse the stuff.
Bedding Essentials: Market worth around $300 for basic bedding essentials
Due to airport luggage weight restrictions, former students generally leave their bedding essentials on the property while leaving the city. You can find someone in your friend's circle and reuse the stuff.
Bathroom Essentials: Market worth around $50-$150 for basic bathroom essentials
Cleaning Essentials: Market worth around $50-$100 for basic cleaning essentials
