Accomodations
Admissions

ETC Australia
Dowie House level 1
83 Currie St
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia

Student Accomodations

Carnegie Mellon University does not provide on-campus housing for graduate students. However, Adelaide has very affordable housing in safe neighborhoods. Use the detailed housing information below to learn more about Adelaide and its neighborhoods before you get here.

There are a number of accommodation options available to international students while studying in Adelaide.

  • Apartments and townhouses
  • Non-profit housing
  • Rent/Share houses, flats, units, townhouses
  • Residential Colleges
  • Student Hostels

Below is a summary of these options and their approximate costs. Student Living Australia is an accommodation broker and provides a complete service via the web for international students i.e. accommodation bookings and enquiries can be made via their web site prior to leaving home.  They cater to a wide range of student requirements, providing a choice of one to five bedroom units throughout the central business district and suburbs.  Apartments are also available to visiting academics. 

Kathleen Lumley Postgraduate Residential College in North Adelaide, provides students with a single fully furnished room with ensuite and shared common rooms for meals, recreation and laundry.  This type of accommodation is more suitable for students who have just completed their year 12 studies and require a supportive community or for a ‘short stay’ visit.  It is not ideal for the more mature postgraduate student.  Kathleen Lumley College may be suitable for the AusAID sponsored students who need to be provided with 1 weeks accommodation upon arrival in Adelaide, unless they have arranged their accommodation prior to leaving home.

 

Apartments and Townhouses
Student Living Australia Pty Ltd

Student Living Australia accommodation options include upmarket as well as lower priced residences to cater to a wide range of student preferences, requirements and budgets.

They range from stylish apartments housed in art deco buildings to basic dwelling places with communal facilities and opportunities for room sharing.

A choice of one to five bedroom units is available.  Most are furnished including stoves, washing machines, phone connections etc.

If needed units, apartments can be serviced.

Apartments are available for visiting academics.

SLA can make on site visits to assist students with any accommodation issues.

 
Student Living Locations Address Cost/week
(approx)
Advertise as
preferred
agent
Bent Street Apartments Corner of Bent Street and York Street,
Adelaide, SA, 5000
$50.00 - $600.00 Yes
East West Apartments 227 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000 $175.00 – $535.00  
Edge Apartments and Townhouses A collection of apartments located in Cypress Street, Colby Place, Grote Street, Kings Court, Queens Court, North Street, Elizabeth Street and Gray Street. $165.00 – 450.00  
Kent Town Lodge 22 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000 $90.00 – 260.00  
Magill Student Housing Corner of Magill Road and St Bernard’s Road,
Magill, SA
$150.00 – $280.00  
Mertz Apartments 13 Yates Street,
Mawson lakes, SA
$125.00 - $330.00  
Tobin House 196 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000 $165.00 - $600.00  

 

Apartments, townhouses and rental properties

Study Oasis is a specialist company in providing accommodation in quality-serviced apartments to individuals and groups coming to Australia for study, cultural exchange or visiting relatives.

Study Oasis provides the following accommodation options.

Homestay - allows for international students to live with an Australian family.

Serviced Apartments – a fully furnished hotel style apartment, ranging from 3 star to 5 star rating.

Student Apartments (Off Campus) – a fully furnished apartment specifically built for international students.

Fully Furnished Rental Properties – student pays a monthly fee to a landlord in order to rent a property.

 
Address Cost/week
(approx)
Advertise as
preferred
agent
Study Oasis Level 5,
90 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
- Yes

 

Non-Profit Housing

The newly-created entrepreneurial branch, Student Housing, is designed for local and international students who can prove they have an independent income and are enrolled in a recognised tertiary institution.

This program has been tailored to meet the varied housing needs of students by providing suitable, single and share housing close to public transport, shops and other community services. A 12 month lease commitment is generally required.

 
Non-Profit Housing Locations Address Cost/week
(approx)
Advertise as
preferred
agent
Housing SA Level 2, Riverside Centre, Adelaide, SA, 5000
- -

 

Rent houses, flats, units, townhouses, apratments

Many agents have their own web sites listing available rental accommodation, ranging from units, apartments, studios, townhouses and homes.

Rental accommodation is also advertised in The Advertiser each Wednesday and Saturday.

 
Real Estate Agents Address Cost/week
(approx)
Advertise as
preferred
agent
www.realestate.com.au
www.realestateview.com.au
www.infonumbers.com.au
Various
$100.00 - $600.00 Yes

 

Residential Colleges

Facilities at residential colleges provide students generally with a single room and ensuite, furnished with a bed, desk, chair, phone and wardrobe.

Students also have access to computers with online access to universities and the Internet, library, music rooms, sporting and laundry facilities.

Some also have access to tutors.

All colleges are located in North Adelaide, which is a 10-minute walk to the City.

 
Student Living Locations Address Cost/week
(approx)
Advertise as
preferred
agent
Aquinas College 1 Palmer Place, North Adelaide, SA, 5006
$255.00  
Kathleen Lumley College
(Postgraduate Residential College)
51 Finniss Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5006 $180.00 – $200.00 Yes
Lincoln College 45 Brougham Place, North Adelaide, SA, 5006 $285.00  
St. Ann's College 187 Brougham Place, North Adelaide, SA, 5006 $285.00  
St. Mark's College 46 Pennington Street, North Adelaide, SA, 5006 $280.00  

 

Serviced Apartments

A serviced apartment is a fully furnished “hotel-style” apartment.
Range from studio rooms (bed include within living area), through to 1 bedroom, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations.

Serviced apartments generally have kitchen or kitchenette, separate bathroom, laundry facilities, basic kitchen tools and utensils, linen supplies and television, video/DVD facilities.

Serviced apartments are able to be cleaned daily or weekly, and are fully self contained.

 

Student apartments

Monash Property Management provides student accommodation in a secure living environment.

Vacancies will become available in July 2006.

 
Student Apartments Locations Address Cost/week
(approx)
Advertise as
preferred
agent
Monash Property Management (owned by Monash University) UV Apartments
23 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000
- -

 

Student Housing

Student Housing Australia specialise in marketing properties to students.

It is purpose built student accommodation, located centrally and close to universities.

SHA aim to have options available in 2007/08.

 
Student Housing Locations Address Cost/week
(approx)
Advertise as
preferred
agent
Adelaide Overseas Student Accommodation (1,2,and 3 bdrms) 141 – 143 West Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000
$265/wk (1bdrm) -

 

Additional Web Resources

Adelaide City Council Guide to Renting or Buying in Adelaide, http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/discover/visitor/renting_buying.asp

Adelaide City Council Guide to Studying in Adelaide, http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/discover/visitor/studying.asp

Study Adelaide Accommodation Guide, http://www.studyadelaide.com/page/default.asp?site=1&page=LIV_Accom

Real Estate.com.au,
http://www.studyadelaide.com/page/default.asp?site=1&page=LIV_Accom