Compare your accommodation options
With a wide range of accommodation options available in and around the Hawthorn campus, find the best option for you to live, study and enjoy during your time as a Swinburne student.
Living on campus
On-campus living combines cost-effectiveness with convenient access to everything you need as a student. Living on campus offers:
- secure, safe accommodation
- closeness to classes and support services
- access to nearby public transport such as trams, trains and buses
- nearby shops and places to eat
- social
- 10 minutes' travel to central Melbourne
- available for one semester or yearly.
Cost: $268 - $384 per week
Bills: Included
Furnished: Yes
For more information on our on-campus accommodation options including a breakdown of costs and facilities, click here.
Renting with others
If you prefer greater independence, a room in a share-house with others may suit you. Sharing a rental can allow you to make friends outside of your university network and live more independently.
Note: you may also have to pay:
- a security deposit or bond payment
- room furnishings such as a bed and desk
- share bills and other expenses.
Cost: $140 - $350 per week (approx.)
Bills: Not included (unless stated otherwise)
Furnished: No (unless stated otherwise)
Renting on your own
Though it is more costly, you can rent your own one-bedroom house or apartment for ultimate privacy. Solo renting lets you live more independently, but you will most likely need to:
- pay a bond or security deposit
- supply all your own furniture and appliances
- follow lease restrictions in terms of minimum stays, e.g. six months or one year
Cost: $200 -$450 per week (approx.)
Bills: Not included
Furnished: No (unless stated otherwise)
Homestay accommodation
A homestay is an arrangement in which a student lives with a local host family. The family provides some meals and a private room in their home. A homestay may be particularly suited to you if you're under 18, or an international student seeking:
- a relaxed family environment
- opportunities to improve your English skills and experience Australian culture
- an inclusive weekly cost that covers most bills (phone and internet may not be included) and two to three meals daily
- 24/7 support from the Australian Homestay Network, and
- a stay of longer than 28 days.
Note: there is a one-time, non-refundable booking fee of A$280 when you book your homestay.
Cost: from A$300 per week
Bills: included
Furnished: yes
Accommodation for international students who are under 18 years of age
If you’re an international student and under 18, you will need to live on-campus, in homestay accommodation, or with a relative approved by the Department of Home Affairs.
Looking for more information?
For more information on the accommodation options available in and around campus, download the Swinburne Accommodation guide.