This information has been provided as a guide only. Melbourne Polytechnic has not visited or endorsed any of the organisations or venues – students need to make their own decision about what will suitable for their needs
Start by working out what you can afford. The Australian Government has put together a budget planner to help you figure out how much you can afford to rent. Visit the money smart website. Most of our campuses are located within a 10 minute walk of a train line
Shared accommodation
Shared accommodation is a house where you should have your own room and share the rest of the property with one or more other people.
The price of shared accommodation varies but usually costs $180-$260pw and may or may not include bills. Usually, you would be required to pay 2-4 weeks rent in advance as well as a bond of 2-4 weeks’ worth of rent. You should ask for a receipt for any bond you pay and the bond must be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority.
Useful links:
Flatmates
www.flatmates.com.au
Student housing
Student housing is purpose-built accommodation that students can rent while they study.
They all require you to enter into a residential tenancy agreement and lease the property for and agreed length of time.
To secure the accommodation you would need to pay 4 weeks rent in advance plus 4 weeks for the bond. Pricing varies between $165pw - $325pw.
Useful links:
Student Housing Australia
www.sha.com.au
Homestay
You will live with a local family or individual for a minimum of two months. It is a great way to settle in if you are new to Melbourne.
Your homestay arrangements includes a bedroom, some meals and access to shared facilities in a private home.
For more information go to www.homestay.com/australia
Private rental
A private rental is a house that you can rent. Private rentals usually require 4 weeks rent and 4 weeks bond to secure and can be difficult to afford for students who are juggling study commitments.
When entering into a private rental agreement you would sign a lease for an agreed length of time and pay 4 weeks rent and 4-6 weeks for the bond.
Useful links:
Rooming house
A rooming house is a house that is shared by four or more individual tenants who all have their own separate agreement with the landlord. You would have your own room and share all other facilities in the house with the other tenants.
Prices vary between $200-$220pw and upfront costs are usually limited to two weeks rent in advance and two weeks for the bond.
Rooming houses are required to comply with minimum standards set out by the Victoria government and rooming house lists can be found at your local housing support provider.
Together Co-Living Melbourne
www.togethercoliving.com/
Together Co-Living is conveniently located 1.5km away from Melbourne Polytechnic Preston Campus. Rates include all utilities and high-speed internet. Residents have exclusive access to indoor and outdoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art fitness centre, convenient co-working space and heated swimming pool, 24-hour front desk, security, and weekly housekeeping.
Student Village Melbourne
www.campuslivingvillages.com
SCAPE
www.scape.com.au/melbourne/
Unilodge
www.unilodge.com.au/student-accommodation-melbourne
IGLU
www.iglu.com.au
Amber Student Accommodation
amberstudent.com
Students must be over 18 to stay at these locations.
Bell Motel
2 Patterson St, Preston VIC 3072
www.bellmotel.com.au
Landing Pads Brunswick
13 Blyth St, Brunswick VIC 3056
www.landingpads.com.au
The Nunnery Accommodation
116 Nicholson St, Fitzroy, Vic 3065
www.nunnery.com.au
We know that issues can occur with any type of housing that you live in and it can be difficult to know here to go for help. If you’d like to know more about your housing rights, you can explore Tenants Victoria website.
Contact wellbeingcounselling@mp.edu.au or the Student Hub 1300 635 276
Students in need of emergency/crisis accommodation can contact:
AskIzzy
www.askizzy.org.au
Launch Housing
1800 825 955
Victorian government website
https://www.housing.vic.gov.au
Salvation Army Cross Roads
The Salvation Army - Crossroads Youth & Family Services