The Student Housing Company
Location:
- University Square, corner of Barry Street & Pelham Street, Carlton
University Square, Carlton
University Square is the first student accommodation of its kind in Melbourne, with service, safety and security at its heart. Getting to lectures couldn’t be easier with the University of Melbourne just a short walk away. The Melbourne Business School is just across the street and transport links give you easy access to most major UoM schools and colleges in the city. Home to 345 students, it also offers a wide selection of beautifully furnished en-suite rooms and studios and extensive common spaces and facilities, where you can enjoy your own private space or socialise and study with friends.
Building facilities | |
Study centre | Y |
Private study rooms | Y |
Computer lab | N |
Print / photocopying | Free |
Library | N |
Music practice room | N |
Gym | N |
Cinema / TV room | Y |
Courtyard / terrace | Y |
Pool | N |
Games room | Y |
Bike store | Y |
Mail service | Y |
Parcels | Lockers |
Communal kitchen | Y |
BBQ | Y |
Café | N |
Vending machines | Y |
Electricity included | Y |
Water included | Y |
Gas included | NA |
Internet included | Unlimited |
Laundry | $5/ wash $1/ 10 mins dryer |
Entry system | Key card |
Reception staffed | 8-10 M-F; 8-8 S-S |
Building staffed | 24/7 |
Room facilities | Single studio | 1B1B | Twin Studio | Single 2B1B Single 3B3B Single 6B2B |
Oven | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Microwave | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Convection microwave | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Dishwasher | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Stovetop/ hob | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Fridge | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Freezer | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Kettle | N | N | N | N |
Toaster | N | N | N | N |
Separate dining table | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Full length mirror | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Washing machine | B | B | B | B |
Wardrobe | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Desk | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Office chair | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Lounge/ couch | N | Y | Y | Y |
TV | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Vacuum cleaner | B | B | B | B |
Ironing board | B | B | B | B |
Cooling | Air con | Air con | Air con | Air con |
Heater | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Lockable safe/ locker | N | N | Y | Y |
Intercom | Y | Y | Y | Y |
B = available for use in building, but not room |
Room types and costs | 52 weeks |
Single studio (standard, lower) | $504 |
Single studio (standard, upper) | $504 |
Single studio (standard, terrace) | $529 |
Single studio (premium) | $529 |
Single studio (premium, terrace) | $535 |
Single 1B1B (standard, lower) | $562 |
Single 1B1B (standard, upper) | $573 |
Single 1B1B (standard, terrace) | $596 |
Single 2B1B (lower, terrace) | $473 |
Single 3B3B (duplex, terrace) | $473 |
Single 6B2B (standard, lower) | $289 |
Twin studio | $349 |
* 26 week contracts are only available to single semester Study Abroad/ Exchange students, or students who are commencing in the second semester. |
TSHC University Square | |||||
Location | Address | Distance | Walk | Cycle | Public Transport |
The University of Melbourne. | Stop 1 (Parkville) | 1km | 15min | 6min | 10min |
The University of Melbourne (Southbank Campus). | Stop 1 (Southbank) | 1.82km | 24min | 9min | 15min |
The University of Melbourne Sports Centre. |
| 1.45km | 22min | 8min | 15min |
Closest UoM Library. | Giblin Eunson Library | 0.95km | 15min | 5min | 11min |
Closest Supermarket. | Coles Melbourne Central | 0.08km | 3min | 2min | N/A |
Closest Bank. | Commonwealth Bank RMIT University | 0.06km | 1min | 1min | N/A |
Closest ATM. | Westpac Queen Victoria Market | 0.06km | 1min | 1min | N/A |
Queen Victoria Market |
| 0.43km | 7min | 2min | 6min |
Melbourne CBD. | Melbourne Central Station | 0.13km | 1min | 1min | N/A |
University Square images
Some of the things you'll find when you stay at University Square.