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, renovated in 2002 to provide a stylish, comfortable living space close to Swinburne.  
  • 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. 
  • Y Suites On A’Beckett: Conveniently located in Melbourne’s North-Central city area, beside Flagstaff Gardens and Queen Victoria Market, the largest fresh food market in the Southern Hemisphere.
  • Dwell Village: Located in a beautiful heritage building within walking distance to Queen Victoria Market to the coolest shops, bars and restaurants in the MelbourneCBD
  • Rooms International: An Australian owned student accommodation provider wants to make renting easy for students new to Melbourne.  

Melbourne trams with the CBD in the background.

Southern suburbs

Sunset at Brighton Beach in Meblourne. 

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.
  • OziHouse Village: Located in South Yarra, approximately 30-minute train journey to Hawthorn campus.
  • O’Connell Residence: O’Connell Residence is a classical heritage building located in the city that has been converted into one of the most modern and finest student accommodation establishments in Melbourne.
  • 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.

Private rental and share accommodation

Renting your own place, or sharing with other students, can be a fun road to independence, particularly if you're sharing with family or friends.

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