Launceston

Investigator Hall, located on the Newnham campus, offers a stimulating and supportive residential experience in a friendly, secure environment only a 5-minute walk from the centre of campus.

Quick facts

• Location: Newnham campus
• Rent: $195
• Room types: Single college room
• Inclusions: Single bed with mattress and mattress protector, study area and chair

Investigator Hall is located on the Newnham campus, allowing residents access to new and existing services, including laundry, social spaces, common rooms throughout the residences, discounted meals at Saltz Café Restaurant, and resident-only computer labs.

Kerslake Hall offers a safe and supportive communal living experience. Kerslake is located on campus within easy walking to faculties. There are communal spaces for studying and recreation throughout the building, as well as laundry facilities and kitchenette areas.

Quick facts

• Location: Newnham campus
• Rent: $195
• Room types: Single room
• Inclusions: Single bed with mattress and mattress protector, study area and chair

Kerslake Hall is located on the Newnham campus, allowing residents access to new and existing services, including laundry, social spaces, common rooms throughout the residences, discounted meals at Saltz Café Restaurant, and resident-only computer labs.

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The word 'Leprena' is of Tasmanian Aboriginal origin and means 'home'. This self-catered residence is perfect for study, connectivity and creativity. Leprena was established in 1985 and refurbished in 2001.

• Location: Newnham campus
• Rent: $195
• Room types: Single room and single room in a 5-bedroom unit
• Inclusions: Single bed with mattress and mattress protector, study area and chair

Leprena is located on the Newnham campus, allowing residents access to new and existing services, including laundry, social spaces, common rooms throughout the residences, discounted meals at Saltz Café Restaurant, and resident-only computer labs.

More information about inclusions and exclusions

Rent includes:

• Power, heating, water and maintenance
• Use of a range of shared facilities and equipment such as laundry, vacuum cleaners, access to wifi, and common areas.

You will need to provide:

• Linen, bedding and towels
• Cooking utensils
• Groceries
• Cleaning products and personal hygiene items, including toilet paper.

Internet access

Investigator Hall, Kerslake Hall and Leprena rooms are serviced with wired and wireless network access.

180 purpose-built studio apartments, completed February 2014.

The apartments are comfortable, modern and private. The self-contained single occupancy studio apartments have their own kitchen and bathroom.

Quick facts

• Location: 1 Maritime Way, Newnham Tasmania 7248
• Lease term: Minimum 42 weeks; maximum 52 weeks
• Rent: $215 per week from 2021
• Bond: 4 weeks' rent to be paid to Service Tasmania
• Availability: Available to domestic and international students who meet the eligibility requirements

Inclusions: Fridge, freezer, stovetop cooker, microwave/convection oven, toaster and kettle; queen size bed with mattress and mattress protector; study area and chair

The apartments are located on the Newnham campus, allowing residents access to new and existing services, including laundry, social spaces, common rooms throughout the residences, discounted meals at Saltz Café Restaurant, and resident-only computer labs.

120 purpose-built studio apartments, completed February 2016.

These modern and private studio apartments are self-contained, with their own kitchen, bathroom and study space. Located at Inveresk, beside the North Esk River, close to the CBD of Launceston, Tasmania.

Quick facts

• Location: 6 Barnards Way, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania
• Lease term: minimum 42-week lease, up to 52 weeks
• Rent: $222 per week from 2021
• Bond: 4 weeks' rent to be paid to Service Tasmania
• Availability: Available to domestic and international students who meet the eligibility requirements

Inclusions: Stovetop cooker, microwave/convection oven, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster and kettle; queen size bed with mattress and mattress protector; study area and chair.

Residents will have access to communal spaces including laundries, social spaces and common rooms throughout the residences, and resident-only computer labs. Cafes and restaurants are located nearby.

About the location

The Inveresk Apartments are located beside the University's Inveresk campus and the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery. The apartments are a short walk from the Launceston CBD.
More information about inclusions and exclusions
Rent includes:

• Power, heating, water and maintenance
• Use of a range of shared facilities and equipment such as laundry, vacuum cleaners, and common areas.

You will need to provide:

• Linen, bedding and towels
• Cooking utensils
• Groceries
• Cleaning products and personal hygiene items, including toilet paper

Internet access

Studio apartments are serviced with wired and wireless network.

More Information

For information on other University-managed housing, please view our campus pages, or visit our Student Living main page.
You can read about eligibility criteria here or contact us for more information.