Location

Think about how far you are prepared to travel to University.

Living closer to the University may cost more in rent, but you may save on travel time each day. Don't forget that increased travel time may take away your time for study or part-time work.

Look at a map and consider where in Melbourne you might want to live.

Learn about the different suburbs in Melbourne and factor in any requirements you may have with respect to proximity to food outlets, places of worship or other lifestyle preferences.

Find out how long it will take you to get to University each day by foot, public transport, bike or car. Refer to our transport page for more details.