Student accommodation and hostels

When it comes to looking for student accommodation options and hostels near campus, there are plenty of non-Swinburne accommodation providers available. Check out these off-campus options. 

Eastern suburbs 

• Hawthorn House: Hawthorn House is an architecturally inspired student accommodation residence, offering stylish, comfortable living just a few minutes walk from the Hawthorn Campus.  
• Kew Student Residence: Located in Kew, approximately 15-minute tram ride from Hawthorn campus.  
• Riversdale Residence: Located in Hawthorn East, approximately 20-minute tram or train ride from Hawthorn campus.  
• Student Housing Australia: A service that can find you housing all over Melbourne at a location that suits you.  
• Student Hostels Networks: Hawthorn hostels are located very close (a one-minute walk) to the Hawthorn campus.  
• Unilodge Vivida: Right next door to Hawthorn campus and features fully kitted-out apartments.

View of Melbourne CBD along the Yarra River.

Melbourne CBD

• Unilodge Melbourne: Located in vibrant student communities, UniLodge apartments are ideal for both domestic and international students.
  
• Journal Student Living: Located in Melbourne CBD with brand new facilities, a full residential life program and supportive staff.
  
• Scape Student Living: Student accommodation set in a prime location in the heart of Melbourne, approximately 20-minute train journey to Hawthorn campus from Melbourne Central.
• Merlin Apartments: Student accommodation in inner-city Melbourne, approximately 20-minute train journey from Hawthorn campus.
• Student Housing Australia: A service that can find you housing all over Melbourne at a location that suits you.
  
• Iglu Student Accommodation: Located in Melbourne CBD and South Yarra, includes flexible living options. 
• Accolade: Designed for students, with spacious rooms, practical amenities and support that shows up when you need it.
• Dwell Village: Located in a beautiful heritage building within walking distance to Queen Victoria Market to the coolest shops, bars and restaurants in the Melbourne CBD.
• Rooms International: An Australian owned student accommodation provider wants to make renting easy for students new to Melbourne. 
• The Switch Victoria Market: Experience the best of Melbourne’s vibrant culture - in easy reach.
• Swinnerton house
• Balmoral House
• Rurona House

Melbourne trams with the CBD in the background.

Southern suburbs

• UniLodge on Raleigh: Offers 86 secure studio and one bedroom apartments.
• Student Housing Australia: A service that can find you housing all over Melbourne at a location that suits you.

Sunset at Brighton Beach in Melbourne. 

Northern suburbs 

• Carlton Melbourne College: Located in Carlton, approximately 20-minute train journey from Hawthorn campus. 
• Carlton Student Accommodation: Located in Carlton, approximately 20-minute train journey from Hawthorn campus.
• Ozi Village Swanston and Cardigan in Carlton
• O’Connell Residence: O’Connell Residence is a centrally located student accommodation just a minutes walk from the Queen Victoria Market, offering comfortable, affordable living just minutes from major universities and public transport. 
• Student Housing Australia: A service that can find you housing all over Melbourne at a location that suits you.
• Unilodge: Offers a combination of modern facilities and social opportunities.

Row of charming bungalow homes in Northcote, Victoria.