Temporary accommodation
If you have not had time to book long-term accommodation, or you are not sure what sort of accommodation you prefer, we can help with temporary accommodation options when you arrive in Melbourne. Students often stay in temporary accommodation for a week or two. This is a great way to settle in while you decide on an accommodation option that will suit you for your stay in Melbourne.
If you need some temporary accommodation urgently, you may like to contact one of the following options:
- Claremont Hotel
- The Victoria Hotel
- Space Hotel
Renting
On arrival at Hawthorn-Melbourne, the Accommodation Office can provide information about renting a house, apartment, unit or flat.
You should only consider renting a property in Melbourne if you are staying for longer than 6 months. This is because you will need to sign a lease for 6 or 12 months.
Rental properties are usually unfurnished. You will need to connect the gas, electricity, internet and telephone – there are connection fees to do this.
Homestay
Your room will have a bed, desk, lamp and storage space for clothing. Most rooms contain one bed but there are also some homes with twin share rooms. Twin shares are sometimes requested by students travelling with a friend or brother/sister who is also studying at Hawthorn-Melbourne. The minimum stay in a homestay is 4 weeks. You must pay a bond (equal to 2 week's homestay fee) as well as 2 weeks' homestay fee in advance. You pay this directly to your host when they first arrive at the homestay. You then pay every 2 weeks, in advance.
Sharing
In shared (or share-house) accommodation you live in an Australian home but you are more independent. You pay rent each week for your room. You also pay a share of the bills (gas, electricity and internet), buy your own food and do your own cooking. You can expect to pay $150 to $160 per week for an average single room in shared accommodation.
Student Accommodation
Some students prefer the community atmosphere and facilities associated with student hostels and student apartments in larger complexes. Whilst being slightly more expensive than share accommodation, some hostels provide a private bathroom and are close to the Hawthorn-Melbourne campus.
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