Student Accommodation in Melbourne
Looking for student accommodation in Melbourne? We've got you. Get your student accommodation in Melbourne easily with Casita. As one of the most popular student destinations in Australia, you need to start your search for student accommodation in Melbourne early so you can snag the room you want. Casita has hundreds of rooms in the city. Check out multiple room types in our 44 accommodation options or ask for private lets. Casita offers you a wide range of student accommodation in Melbourne for you to choose from according to your needs and budget.
About Melbourne
Located in the southeast of Australia, Melbourne is situated on Port Phillip, occupying most of its coastline, and spreads into the hinterland towards the Dandenong and Macedon ranges, as well as the Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley. Melbourne is home to world-class universities and research centres, which attract a large number of international students from all over the world. It has 7 public universities: the University of Melbourne, Monash University, La Trobe University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University), Deakin University, Swinburne University of Technology, and Victoria University. Melbourne is the first choice for students from all over the world when it comes to studying. The world agrees, as it has been recognised as Australia's finest city for international students.
Best Places to Live in Melbourne
Melbourne is filled with student-friendly neighbourhoods and nice areas to live in. The city offers a distinctive vibe in each of its suburbs. With different options of eateries, bars, markets, and other facilities in each and every suburb, you’ll surely be spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a place and student accommodation. Choose your student housing in Melbourne from our several student accommodations options:
Carlton
This is one of the best suburbs in Melbourne, with lots of designer brand shops, restaurants, cafes, and shopping malls. The area is known as “Little Italy”. It is said that “You get the best of the world when you live in Carlton." Some of our best options for Carlton student accommodation are Student Village Melbourne, Journal Uni Place, Scape Queensberry, and Scape Berkeley 2.
La Trobe Street
La Trobe Street is a major street located right in the centre of the city. The area is close to multiple educational institutions, including RMIT University, Monash College-City Campus, and the University of Melbourne. Some of our options for student accommodation in La Trobe Street are Scape Melbourne Central, Scape La Trobe, and Scape Swanston.
Cost of Living in Melbourne
The general living expense in Melbourne, as declared by the Australian Government, is $21,041 per year. A survey revealed that most international students spend between $20,000 and $27,000 per year. A single person's estimated monthly costs are $968. However, this differs, as it depends on the living arrangements and personal choices of each student.
Transportation in Melbourne
You don’t need to worry about getting around in Melbourne, with its comprehensive and various means of transport. The best way to get around, however, is by the tram, with its extensive routes across the city. There’s even a free City Circle Tram operating in the central business district to facilitate sightseeing for visitors. You can buy what is called "Myki" passes online and use them for trams, buses, and even trains. As for the bus service, there are two bus zones and the schedules differ depending on the route. Bus fares are determined by the distance travelled, with standard fares ranging from AU$2.70 to AU$3.90 for two hours of rides. The city also has dedicated bike routes for those who love to get around by bicycle, which is a great way to truly take in the city.
Student Life in Melbourne
The city has been recognised as Australia's best student city and one of the best student cities globally in the QS Best Student Cities Ranking for 2023. The city has a vibrant culture and offers various opportunities and many hotspots, including some of the most beautiful beaches. As an international student, you are guaranteed to have fun in Melbourne.
Attractions in Melbourne
Melbourne Museum
Having your student accommodation in Melbourne will make you dive into the interesting history and culture of Melbourne at the Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition. Set in the middle of beautiful green gardens, the museum holds within its walls a wide range of collections showcasing various cultures.
Royal Exhibition
Just across from the museum is the Royal Exhibition Building, established in 1880 to hold Melbourne's International Exhibition, and it also hosted the first Commonwealth Parliament of Australia in 1901.
Phar Lap
Make sure you check out the Phar Lap exhibit and the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Phar Lap is the most popular exhibit in the city.
Melbourne Skydeck
If you want to have a spectacular view of the city, then do not miss going to the Melbourne Skydeck. You can see the city from the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. You are guaranteed to have an awesome and essential experience there.
Universities in Melbourne
University of Melbourne
- 44 accommodation options available just a public transport ride away
Swanston St bus station is just four minutes away
Places of interest: Grainger Museum and Museum of Chinese Australian History
Australian Catholic University
44 accommodation options available just a public transport ride away
Swanston St bus station is just five minutes away
Places of interest: Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building
Australian National University
44 accommodation options available just a public transport ride away
Alinga Street Light Rail Station is only three minutes away
Places of interest: Australian National Botanic Gardens
Melbourne Law School
44 accommodation options available just a public transport ride away
Swanston St. bus station is just four minutes away
Places of interest: Museum of Chinese Australian History and Fitzroy Gardens
Melbourne Institute of Technology
44 accommodation options available just a public transport ride away
Swanston St bus station is seven minutes away
Places of interest: Museum of Chinese Australian History
Nearby Cities
Besides student accommodation in Melbourne, Casita offers student accommodation in the following cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Darwin, Gold Coast, Lismore, Perth, Sydney.