Our 42 Melville Street and Hobart Apartments offer all the conveniences and attractions of inner-city living. Both locations offer self-contained studio accommodation, with 42 Melville Street also offering shared apartments. They are also a short walk to our city campuses.
For those seeking a little more tranquility, Sandy Bay is an oasis of calm, less than 10 minutes drive from the city. Our University Apartments offer six-bedroom flats, while Christ and John Fisher colleges offer a residential college experience with single rooms and shared facilities.
42 Melville Street at a glance
| Location | 42 Melville Street, Hobart TAS 7000 |
|---|---|
| Lease term | Minimum 52 weeks |
| Rent | $293 – $319 per week |
| Bond | $500 |
| Availability | Available to domestic and international students |
| Total rooms | 422 (113 studio rooms and 309 single rooms in shared apartments) |
| Located on-campus | Short walk to the Medical Science Precinct, Hedberg, Centre For the Arts, IMAS, and The Media School |
| 24-hour security onsite | Yes |
| Security card access only | Yes (all buildings) |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes (rooms and on-site amenities) |
| Single-sex accommodation | Single-sex apartment or corridor available on request |
Room amenities
| Room style | Studio room or single room in a shared apartment |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electricity, heating, water and maintenance included |
| Kitchen |
Private kitchen in studio rooms with stove, microwave and fridge with freezer compartment. Shared kitchen facilities in shared apartment. |
| Bathroom | Private bathroom in studio apartment and shared bathroom in shared apartment |
| Bedding | King single or standard single bed with mattress and mattress protector |
| Furniture | Fully furnished with desk, chair, wardrobe, mirror and drawers included |
| Internet | Wi-Fi available (Eduroam free for educational use) and ConnectMy (additional charges for personal use) |
On-site amenities
- Community kitchen
- Common rooms
- Laundry
(including washing machines and dryers) - Vacuum cleaners
- Bike storage
- Community events
- Support and wellbeing
You will need to provide:
- Linen, bedding and towels
- Cooking and eating utensils
(including pots, pans, crockery and cutlery) - Groceries
(including toilet paper, laundry powder and personal hygiene items) - Cleaning products
Hobart Apartments at a glance
| Location | 157 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS 7000 |
|---|---|
| Lease term | 50 – 52 weeks |
| Rent | From $287 per week (National Rental Affordability Scheme options available) |
| Bond | Four weeks rent |
| Availability | Available to domestic and international students who meet the NRAS eligibility requirements |
| Total rooms | 430 |
| Located on-campus | Short walk to the Medical Science Precinct, Hedberg, Centre For the Arts, IMAS, and The Media School |
| 24-hour security onsite | Yes |
| Security card access only | Yes (all buildings) |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes (rooms and amenities) |
| Single-sex accommodation | Single-sex corridors are not available at this accommodation |
Room amenities
| Room style | Studio |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electricity, heating, water and maintenance included |
| Kitchen | Studio kitchen with stovetop, microwave and fridge with freezer compartment |
| Bathroom | Private bathroom |
| Bedding | Queen size bed with mattress and mattress protector |
| Furniture | Fully furnished with desk, chair, wardrobe, mirror and drawers |
| Internet | Wi-Fi available (Eduroam free for educational use) and ConnectMy (additional charges for personal use) |
On-site amenities
- Community kitchen
- Common rooms
- Laundry
(including washing machines and dryers) - Vacuum cleaners
- Car parking
(limited and additional fees apply) - Bike storage
- Community events
- Support and wellbeing
You will need to provide:
- Linen, bedding and towels
- Cooking and eating utensils
(including pots, pans, crockery and cutlery) - Groceries
(including toilet paper, laundry powder and personal hygiene items) - Cleaning products
Christ College at a glance
| Location | 20 College Road, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 |
|---|---|
| Lease term | 42 weeks (full academic year) or 21 weeks (single semester) |
| Rent | From $178 - $255 per week |
| Bond | $500 |
| Availability | Available to domestic and international students |
| Total rooms | 201 |
| Located on-campus | Yes |
| 24-hour security onsite | Yes |
| Security card access only | Yes (all buildings) |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes (rooms and on-site amenities) |
| Single-sex accommodation | Single-sex corridor or flat available on request |
Room amenities
| Room style | Single room, single room in flat (limited) or single bed in twin room (limited) |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electricity, heating, water and maintenance included |
| Kitchen | Community kitchen available |
| Bathroom | Shared single-sex bathrooms available |
| Bedding | King single or standard single bed with mattress and mattress protector included |
| Furniture | Fully furnished with desk, chair, wardrobe, mirror and drawers included |
| Internet | Wi-Fi available (Eduroam free for educational use) and ConnectMy (additional charges for personal use) |
On-site amenities
- Low cost café and dining options
- Common rooms
- Laundry (including washing machines and dryers)
- Vacuum cleaners
- Car parking (additional fees apply)
- Bike storage
- Community events
- Support and wellbeing
You will need to provide:
- Linen, bedding and towels
- Cooking and eating utensils (including pots, pans, crockery and cutlery)
- Groceries (including toilet paper, laundry powder and personal hygiene items)
- Cleaning products
John Fisher College at a glance
| Location | 20 College Road, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 |
|---|---|
| Lease term | 42 weeks (full academic year) or 21 weeks (single semester) |
| Rent | From $248 - $255 per week |
| Bond | $500 |
| Availability | Available to domestic and international students |
| Total rooms | 110 |
| Located on-campus | Yes |
| 24-hour security onsite | Yes |
| Security card access only | Yes (all buildings) |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes (rooms and on-site amenities) |
| Single-sex accommodation | Single-sex corridor or flat available on request |
Room amenities
| Room style | Single room or single bed in a flat with two or more bedrooms |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electricity, heating, water and maintenance included |
| Kitchen | No (community kitchens available) |
| Bathroom | Shared single-sex bathrooms available |
| Bedding | King size single or standard single bed with mattress and mattress protector included |
| Furniture | Fully furnished with desk, chair, wardrobe, mirror and drawers included |
| Internet | Wi-Fi available (Eduroam free for educational use) and ConnectMy (additional charges for personal use) |
On-site amenities
- Community kitchen
- Low cost café and dining options
- Common rooms
- Laundry (including washing machines and dryers)
- Vacuum cleaners
- Car parking (additional fees apply)
- Bike storage
- Community events
- Support and wellbeing
You will need to provide:
- Linen, bedding and towels
- Cooking and eating utensils (including pots, pans, crockery and cutlery)
- Groceries (including toilet paper, laundry powder and personal hygiene items)
- Cleaning products
University Apartments at a glance
| Location | 20 College Road, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 |
|---|---|
| Lease term | 42 weeks (full academic year) or 21 weeks (single semester) |
| Rent | $255 per week |
| Bond | $500 |
| Availability | Available to domestic and international students |
| Total rooms | 173 |
| Located on-campus | Yes |
| 24-hour security onsite | Yes |
| Security card access only | Yes (all buildings) |
| Wheelchair accessible | Yes (rooms and on-site amenities) |
| Single-sex accommodation | Single-sex flat or corridor available on request |
Room amenities
| Room style | Single room in a six-bedroom flat |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electricity, heating, water and maintenance included |
| Kitchen | Yes (shared kitchen available) |
| Bathroom | Shared single-sex bathrooms available |
| Bedding | King size single or standard single bed with mattress and mattress protector |
| Furniture | Fully furnished with desk, chair, wardrobe, mirror and drawers included |
| Internet | Wi-Fi available (Eduroam free for educational use) and ConnectMy (additional charges for personal use) |
On-site amenities
- Community kitchen
- Low cost café and dining options
- Common rooms
- Laundry (including washing machines and dryers)
- Vacuum cleaners
- Car parking (additional fees apply)
- Bike storage
- Community events
- Support and wellbeing
You will need to provide:
- Linen, bedding and towels
- Cooking and eating utensils (including pots, pans, crockery and cutlery)
- Groceries (including toilet paper, laundry powder and personal hygiene items)
- Cleaning products
More about on-site amenities and services
Kitchen and cooking facilities
Units, apartments and flats each have shared kitchens, so you can show off your cooking skills to your housemates. If you're living in a college, communal kitchens at each residence are available.
Common rooms
Common rooms are used for activities like study groups, meetings and social gatherings and vary across our locations. Facilities include vending machines, games, BBQs, and TVs.
Laundry and cleaning
Laundry facilities including washing machines and dryers are available for use. You will need to provide your own washing powder. Vacuum cleaners are also available for cleaning your room.
Bike Storage
Secure bike storage facilities are available free of charge. As storage locations and facilities vary, please contact our friendly team for more information about the accommodation you're applying for.
Internet
Free Wi-Fi is accessible in your room and most other areas via ‘eduroam’. You can access it using your University email and password. For non-educational use, you can create an account with 'Connectmy.net'.
The way mail works varies across each accommodation site. You may have access to your own letterbox or receive an email when letters and parcels arrive for you to collect from the front office.
UniHopper shuttle service
We operate a free shuttle service for staff and student that operates between our Hobart accommodation and campuses.
View the UniHopper timetable (PDF 198.3KB)
Find out more about public transport at Metro Tasmania.