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Accommodation Guide
About
Adelaide
Adelaide is a busy
and vibrant city, but
unlike some of the
larger capitals access to
quality and affordable
student accommodation
is easy if you seek the
assistance of the
University of Adelaide
Accommodation
Service.
Getting around the city is quick, easy and
traffic jams are rare. With a welcoming
atmosphere and a mild climate, Adelaide
offers a relaxed lifestyle with the
conveniences of city living.
There are many opportunities to live
close to University with a range of
accommodation options available within
walking distance or a short bus ride.
Depending on the type of accommodation
you choose, single students should budget
between $195420 per week for living
expenses. If you live in University-managed
accommodation, your fees cover the
majority of your living expenses.
Students accompanied by family members
find private rental accommodation more
suitable than other options.
Finding comfortable accommodation, in a challenges that may present in the share Location
convenient location with the right people is accommodation rental market. Level 4, Hub Central, North Terrace campus
important and may take time. Factors such Having invested in the safety and security T: +61 8 8313 5220
as budget, length of stay and whether you of a managed student accommodation E: accommodation@adelaide.edu.au
want to live alone or with others will influence environment in the first year, students tend W: adelaide.edu.au/accommodation
your decision. The University of Adelaide to be better prepared to enter into share
encourages new students to research all or rental accommodation agreements in
available housing options before they arrive subsequent years.
at University so they can establish a realistic
Managed student accommodation refers
expectation and budget for accommodation
to facilities that are built and operated for
(including the cost of utilities) and other living
the exclusive use of students, in which
expenses. The University offers students the
pastoral care, academic support and a high
following approach to successfully identifying
level of safety and security is maintained on
an accommodation option that will meet
a daily basis.
each individuals specific needs and serve to
enhance their education experience. Whilst managed student accommodation Contents
may at first glance appear to be more
02 About Adelaide
Research all available expensive than other options, it is important
accommodation options to consider the added value managed 03 Welcome
student accommodation represents.
Establish a realistic budget 04 Enhancing the education experience
The Accommodation Service provides a first
Consider the value of managed point of contact for students considering 06 The Village
student accommodation
their housing options or looking to secure 08 Mattanya
Avoid extended temporary accommodation prior to, or during their time
accommodation
at the University of Adelaide. 10 Floor of Residence
Seek assistance from the
Accommodation Service The Accommodation Service can also 12 Roseworthy residential college
provide information pertaining to:
14 Residential colleges
Students coming to Adelaide for the first >> University-managed accommodation
time are encouraged to consider living 16 Commercial student accommodation
>> Residential colleges
in a managed student accommodation
>> Commercial student accommodation 17 Share / rental accommodation
environment in their first year.
Choosing to live in managed student >> Share / Rental accommodation 18 Alternative accommodation
accommodation provides students with an >> Temporary accommodation and 19 Temporary accommodation and
opportunity to focus on settling into their arrival services. arrivals services
academic program. Students make new
20 Comparison table
friends and become better acquainted with
the city, free from the distraction of the 21 South Australia at a glance
University - managed student New students to the University, without a local support network,
University residential accommodation looking to establish a solid foundation to ongoing academic success
environments with direct access to University learning and student support services
Residential colleges within their residential environment.
Commercially managed Students looking for the convenience and comfort of packaged
Urbanest
student accommodation accommodation in a student residential environment.
Senior students with the skills and experience to enter into tenancy
Independent living Share / Rental accommodation
arrangements and manage an independent lifestyle.
The Village
The Village is a purpose-built student accommodation facility operated by the
University of Adelaide for the exclusive use of University of Adelaide students.
Village living experience and fostering a strong sense of the city, within walking distance or a free bus
student community. ride to the Universitys North Terrace campus.
The Village is home to over 400
Consider the exceptional value of an Located near the bustling Central Market,
students each year and offers a range of
accommodation fee that includes access Village residents have access to a great range
accommodation options.
to a fully furnished dwelling, telephone, of fresh food and many convenient services at
Situated in the vibrant west end of Adelaides wireless internet connection and all utilities their doorstep, including Chinatown and the
central business district, which includes (i.e. water, gas and electricity): with the Gouger Street caf and restaurant precinct.
Chinatown, the Gouger Street caf and flexibility of paying your accommodation fee
restaurant precinct and Central Market, over two instalments (April and September)
The Village offers independent living in a through the course of the University year.
Accommodation options
supervised environment. Students may The extra student services and facilities Choose to live in a fully furnished, recently
choose to live in a fully furnished townhouse provided within the facility make the Village refurbished townhouse or apartment. Village
or apartment. the ideal accommodation option for first-year accommodation is air-conditioned and
Every townhouse and apartment is as good undergraduate students and new arrivals to furnished with quality furniture and fittings.
as new having been recently refurbished Adelaide. The dwellings are designed to make living
with new paint and carpet. and study comfortable. Townhouses and
The Village is staffed 24 hours a day, seven Location apartments come complete with:
days per week and provides a safe and >> a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator/
supported residential environment with a The Village offers University of Adelaide
freezer, electric cook top, oven,
focus on enhancing the student learning students an enviable lifestyle in the heart of
dishwasher and microwave.
Mattanya
Mattanya is comprised of a group of four University-owned residences
situated in North Adelaide.
Residential College
fee schedule
College Accommodation
Accommodation (39 weeks) A$7,200
Administration fee A$175
(non-refundable)
Refundable security deposit A$500
The accommodation fee includes provision for
five evening meals (weekdays only, excluding
public holidays) throughout the 39-week term.
Residential colleges
Each college enjoys a long history of academic success and a strong reputation
for developing community leaders.
Aquinas
1 Palmer Place, North Adelaide, SA 5006
T: +61 8 8334 5000 | F: +61 8 8334 5173
E: admin@aquinas.edu.au
www.aquinas.edu.au
St Anns
187 Brougham Place, North Adelaide, SA 5006
T: +61 8 8267 1478 | F: +61 8 8267 1903
E: info@stannscollege.edu.au
www.stannscollege.edu.au
Lincoln
45 Brougham Place, North Adelaide, SA 5006
T: +61 8 8290 6000 | F: +61 8 8267 2942
E: admin@lincoln.edu.au
www.lincoln.edu.au
St Marks
46 Pennington Terrace,
North Adelaide, SA 5006
T: +61 8 8334 5600 | F: +61 8 8267 4694
E: stmarks@stmarkscollege.com.au
www.stmarkscollege.com.au
Kathleen Lumley
51 Finniss Street, North Adelaide, SA 5006
T: +61 8 8267 3270 | F: +61 8 8239 1705
E: klc@adelaide.edu.au
www.kathleenlumleycollege.com.au
Commercial
student accommodation
Commercial student accommodation refers to purpose-built facilities situated
off-campus and managed by private management companies.
When renting a house or apartment the cost Share accommodation refers to the availability students to find private rental and share
will depend on factors such as location, quality of a bedroom in an established house or accommodation but it can only be accessed
and size, and whether it is furnished or not. apartment where the head tenant has already by enrolled students of the university who
Most houses and apartments are unfurnished furnished the property and connected the utility have been issued with a user name and
so you may need to buy or rent furniture and services. password for the University intranet. Therefore
other household items. The weekly rent for share accommodation students who intend to find share or private
usually includes an agreed contribution to all of rental accommodation are encouraged to
Initial set up expenses can be high, as it is
the utility services supplied to the property. begin their search well in advance of university
necessary to pay a minimum of two weeks rent
commencing. To do this students may need
in advance and a security deposit equal to a Students are advised not to secure share
to seek assistance from the Accommodation
maximum of six weeks rent (always obtain a accommodation without having had the
Service to identify suitable temporary
receipt for these payments) when securing the opportunity to inspect the property, sign an
accommodation before visiting the service
property. agreement of some description or pay any
on arrival in Adelaide to access the University
Fees for the connection of utilities to the money without receiving a formal receipt at the
rental database listings.
property may also be required to establish the point of transaction.
For more information or assistance
supply of electricity, water, gas and telephone Whilst there are a number of high profile
please contact:
and internet services. websites and social media platforms offering
share accommodation listings that encourage The University of Adelaide
Students are advised not to secure
informal agreement terms, inevitably many of Accommodation Service
accommodation in the private rental market
these arrangements lead to misunderstanding Level 4, Hub Central
without having had the opportunity to inspect
and uncomfortable living environments causing North Terrace
the property first.
distraction to academic progress. South Australia 5005, Australia
Most property owners require a 12-month
The Accommodation Service is available to Phone: +61 8 8313 5220
lease. Signing a lease imposes certain
advocate and support students in difficult Email: accommodation@adelaide.edu.au
responsibilities so you need to ensure you
accommodation environments and to help Skype: uoaaccommodation
understand these obligations. Infringements
could lead to legal proceedings and expense. understand lease obligations.
Sharing a rented house or apartment with The University rental database, which is
other people is generally the most economical updated daily and free of charge, is considered
and flexible form of renting. the best resource for University of Adelaide
Application Book in advance Book in advance Inspect on arrival Book in advance Book in advance
Single bedrooms; choice Single bedrooms; share; Depends on rent paid Single and double Single rooms
between shared and some private bathroom and number sharing rooms. one and two
Room options private bathroom options bedroom apartments
with private bathroom
options
Fully furnished Fully furnished Mostly unfurnished; Fully furnished Fully furnished
Furniture
budget for set-up costs
The Village: connected Most colleges have Must be connected and Additional expense Phone extensions
Telephone and included in fee (cost phones in rooms paid for on a monthly are not provided in
of calls is extra) basis student rooms
Wi-Fi connectivity Most colleges have Must be connected and Varies Varies
Internet throughout the each wireless internet paid for on a monthly
facility connection. basis
Connected and included Connected and included Must be connected and Varies Connected and
Electricity in fee in fee paid for on a quarterly included in fee
basis
One semester (26 Contract offered on a Lease agreements 612 Lease agreements 612 Flexible
Minimum weeks); preference is semester or academic months months
commitment given to full year (52- year basis
week) applications
The Village: onsite On-site management and Nil Access to emergency Each hostel has own
management 24 hours 24-hour security contact arrangements
Security a day
Mattanya: available 24
hours via telephone
The Village: University Extensive pastoral care, Independent living Staff on-site during Nil
Pastoral care and
staff on site 24/7 academic tutoring and operating hours; no
academic tutoring
support tutorial support
In the city; close to 10 15 minutes walk Varies Central city locations Varies
the Central Market, from North Terrace
Location supermarkets, campus. Close to North
Chinatown, cafs and Adelaide shops and
restaurants restaurants.
Northern
Territory
Queensland
Western
Australia
South
Australia
New South
Wales
Adelaide
Victoria
Free City
Connector Bus
Aquinas College Mattanya
The Village Gouger Street - restaurants Central Market Rundle Mall - shopping East End - nightlife
adelaide.edu.au/accommodation
facebook.com/AU.Accommodation
twitter.com/uniofadelaide
youtube.com/universityofadelaide
uoaaccommodation
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing
but may be subject to change without notice. Updates may occurplease check the Student
Accommodation Service, and Residential Colleges websites for the latest information. The
University of Adelaide assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information provided by
third parties.
CRICOS 00123M The University of Adelaide. Published August 2016 Job No. 2708-1