Fairfield
101 Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield VIC 3078
Postal Address:
Melbourne Polytechnic
Locked Bag 5
Preston 3072
Victoria, Australia
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
101 Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield VIC 3078
Postal Address:
Melbourne Polytechnic
Locked Bag 5
Preston 3072
Victoria, Australia
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Our Fairfield campus is a beautiful heritage-listed site in stunning parklands by the Yarra River. This campus has a rich history. It is home to several Departments and a diverse range of Horticulture, Creative Arts and Performing Arts courses.
For everything you need to know about studying at Melbourne Polytechnic, from enrolling to parking permits, you find help at our Information Centres.
Fairfield Information Centre
Phone: 03 9269 8860
COVIDSafe Campus Information
General information can be found on the coronavirus information page.
Be part of local history
Fairfield campus was acquired by Melbourne Polytechnic in 2004. The site was formerly home to the internationally renowned Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital, which, prior to its closure in 1996, was the last specific infectious diseases hospital in Australia. The hospital treated conditions such as typhoid, diphtheria, cholera, smallpox, poliomyelitis, scarlet fever, and in its later years HIV/AIDS.
We honour the memory of the hospital through the AIDS Memorial Garden. This garden, established in 1988, provides a lasting place of tranquillity and reflection for the family, friends and loved ones of those affected by AIDS.
Looking to Enrol?
The Fairfield Enrolment Centre is in Building Q Room 101 and is open during the following times:
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
What can I do on campus and in Fairfield?
Study
Make the most of our double-storey library, extended hours computer lab and student services.
Relax
Feeling peckish? Mr. Tod, a premium hospitality group, runs the cafeteria onsite, offering delicious coffee and food. You might like to check out Yarra Edge Nursery Café. It’s a warm and cosy destination in the winter months and the lovely outdoor café area is an ideal place to enjoy an iced coffee in summer.
Explore
Drop by the Gallery Space (Building B) for student exhibitions or spend some time at one of the many concerts at our Yarra Edge Music Centre.
Our Horticulture Department sells plants at Yarra Edge Nursery, so you can pick out some leafy bargains. If you have more time to spare, head down to Station Street, Fairfield, and enjoy the village atmosphere of this lively strip, which has a wide variety of cafes and shops, including an IGA supermarket.
Parking
Information about parking can be found on the parking page.
Public Transport
Fairfield campus is served by Melbourne's great public transport network.
- 246 Elsternwick-La Trobe University and further 25-minute walk from Clifton Hill station - Public Transport Victoria website
- 250 City-La Trobe University and further 11-minute walk from Victoria Rd/Westgarth St - Public Transport Victoria website
- 251 City-Northland SC and further 11-minute walk from Victoria Rd/Westgarth St - Public Transport Victoria website
- 546 Melbourne Uni-Heidelberg and further 7-minute walk from Heidelberg Rd- Public Transport Victoria website
- 609 Hawthorn-Fairfield and further 21-minute walk from Yarraford Avenue or connect to 546 bus - Public Transport Victoria website
- Fairfield Campus is a 17-minute walk from Dennis Station on the Hurstbridge line.
- Clifton Hill Station, on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines, is a 25-minute walk or connecting bus.
Take Route 86 tram to Clifton Hill Interchange and connect to a 250/251 bus to Fairfield campus.