Enjoy apartment style living ideally located within a ten minute walk of our Parkville campus. Melbourne's bustling city centre and the lively arts and culture hub of Brunswick are both just ten minutes away by tram. Lisa Bellear House can host up to 285 residents.
Your new home offers:
- A diverse community for all genders, international and domestic students, undergraduates and graduates
- Modern facilities including rooftop terrace, study spaces, music practice rooms and gym
- A convenient location surrounded by beautiful parklands, including Royal Park, the largest open space in Melbourne
- An exciting residential life program of activities and social events.
Apply early to secure your place
Applications for 2024 are now open.
Lisa Bellear House features
Building features
Click on the hyperlinks below to take virtual tours.
- Study areas
- Music practice room
- Gym
- TV room
- Courtyard / terrace
- Basketball court
- Communal lounge areas
- Bike store
- Parcels (Reception)
- Communal kitchen
- BBQ
- Vending machine
- Utilities included
- Internet included
- Laundry
- Entry system (key card)
- Reception staffed
- WIFI access included
Apartment features
- Microwave
- Dishwasher (available in communal areas in the building)
- Stovetop
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Full-length mirror
- Wardrobe
- Desk
- Office chair
- Vacuum/steam mop/trolley (available at reception)
- Cooling (fan)
- Heater
- Lockable cupboard
- Intercom
- WIFI access included
Studio apartments are furnished with a double bed, all other apartment types contain a king single bed.
Take a look around
Room options and costs
Click on the room types below to take a virtual tour1. See the list of furniture and appliances provided.
| Room types2 and costs | Size | Description | Weekly rate3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin studio | 25m2 (apartment), 6 - 6.3m2 (room) | Unit with 2 private bedrooms and 1 shared bathroom and kitchen area | $404 |
| 5 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 85 - 110m2 (apartment), 6.3 - 8.4m2 (room) | Large unit with 5 private bedrooms, 3 shared bathrooms, 1 shared living room and kitchen | $438 |
| 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 80m2 (apartment), 8 - 11m2 (room) | Large unit with 4 private bedrooms, 2 shared bathrooms, 1 shared living room and kitchen | $456 |
| 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 55m2 (apartment), 6.6 - 8.8m2 (room) | Unit with 3 private bedrooms, 2 shared bathrooms, 1 shared living room and kitchen | $472 |
| 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom (ensuite) | 88m2 (apartment), 6.6 - 8.8m2 (room) | Large unit with 4 private bedrooms (each has an ensuite bathroom), 1 shared living room and kitchen | $495 |
| Studio4 | 20 - 25m2 (apartment) | Private unit with bed, living area and kitchen in the same room, ensuite bathroom | $563 |
International students who are under 18 are only eligible to apply for twin studio and studio rooms.
1Virtual tours are indicative only. Actual rooms and inclusions may differ.
2 All rooms are single occupancy.
3 Weekly rate applies to 6 and 12 month agreements. All rates are in $AUD, per person, per week and are inclusive of utilities, including WIFI.
4 Studio refers to a room that includes a kitchenette and bathroom.
Book a tour
Interested in seeing Lisa Bellear House for yourself? You can book an in-person tour at a time that suits you.
Bachelor of Arts
Rheema Sakar
"From the amazing, close-knit community who are now my second family, to the fantastic city skyline views from my room, Lisa Bellear House has been an amazing experience for me."
Honouring Lisa Bellear
A Minjungbul, Goernpil, Noonuccal and South Sea Islander woman from Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island, Queensland), Lisa Bellear was a prolific and widely admired activist, photographer, broadcaster, poet, feminist, academic and performer.
Travel times from Lisa Bellear House
| Destination | Distance | Walk | Cycle | Public Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Melbourne (Parkville) | 800 m | 10 min | 5 min | 6 min |
| The University of Melbourne (Southbank campus) | 4.3 km | 1 hour | 20 min | 35 min |
| The University of Melbourne Sports Centre | 1.1 km | 19 min | 5 min | 16 min |
| Closest University library - Baillieu Library | 1.3 km | 22 min | 6 min | 18 min |
| Closest supermarket - FoodWorks University of Melbourne | 1.2 km | 20 min | 6 min | 15 min |
| Barkly Square retail precinct - Sydney Road, Brunswick | 1.2 km | 17 min | 5 min | 9 min |
| Melbourne CBD - Melbourne Central Station and shopping centre | 2.7 km | 38 min | 15 min | 15 min |