Deakin Burwood student accommodation: Burwood and Box Hill guide
Can you live on campus at Deakin Burwood?
Deakin runs its own residences at Burwood, but places are limited. Here is how campus living stacks up against other options.
Are there dorms at Deakin Burwood?
Yes. Deakin runs its own residences on the Burwood campus, including Burwood Student Village, with studios and shared apartments. Places are limited, so many students also look at private rentals and student properties elsewhere in Melbourne before they decide.
What students say about living on campus
Students on Reddit say living on campus is worth the money for the convenience and the regular events. Some add that Burwood can feel quiet, but there is never a dull moment once you have friends, and clubs run all the time.
Studio or shared apartment on campus?
It depends on your budget and how much privacy you want. Students on Reddit point out that you clean a studio yourself, while shared apartments have cleaners for common areas. Ask Deakin directly about the difference between its studio sizes.
Rooms on our Deakin University page
Our rooms for Deakin students sit mostly in the CBD and Carlton. Before booking one, look up the walk to the nearest route 75 stop, as that tram runs straight out along Burwood Highway to the campus.
Does Deakin help with off-campus housing?
Yes. Deakin runs StudyStays, a listing site for rooms and rentals near its campuses. Use it alongside our listings, and inspect any private room in person before you send money to anyone or sign a lease in Victoria.
Do older students fit in at Deakin Res?
Usually, yes. Students on Reddit say most residents are young adults, but not all of them. If you are older, they suggest finding people your own age through clubs and events, which run often on the Burwood campus.
How do you get to Deakin Burwood by tram, bus and train?
There is no train station on campus, but a tram and several buses stop right at the university.
Which tram goes to Deakin Burwood?
Route 75. It runs between Vermont South and Central Pier in Docklands and stops outside the university at stop 63 on Burwood Highway. It passes through the city centre, so a property near a route 75 stop gives you one ride to class.
The 201 shuttle from Box Hill
Deakin's 201 bus runs as a shuttle between Box Hill station and the campus. It connects with Lilydale and Belgrave line trains at Box Hill. Buses pull in at the terminal below Central Precinct, close to most teaching buildings.
Is there a train station near Deakin Burwood?
Not on campus. Box Hill is the closest major station, on the Lilydale and Belgrave lines. Burwood station on the Alamein line and Jordanville on the Glen Waverley line are also nearby, but you will still need a bus or a walk.
SmartBus 903 and other routes
The 903 SmartBus runs between Box Hill and Mentone via Elgar Road, past the campus. Route 281 links Deakin with Templestowe, and the 281 and 293 combine to reach Greensborough. These help if you rent in the eastern or northern suburbs.
Can you cycle to Deakin Burwood?
Yes. The campus has a secure bike cage with showers and lockers, and bike trails run through the area. Cycling works well if you rent in Burwood, Box Hill or another nearby suburb and want to skip the bus.
Topping up Myki on campus
You need a Myki card for trams and buses in Melbourne. You can top it up on campus just outside Student Central. Tertiary concessions may apply to some students, so check your eligibility with PTV before you buy a full fare.
What do rooms cost for Deakin Burwood students?
You can choose between Deakin's own rooms and the properties on this page. Weigh the weekly price against travel to Burwood.
What is the cheapest option for Deakin students?
Weekly rents across this list begin near A$265, and studios sit higher. Because nearly every listing is in the city or Carlton, set aside money for route 75 fares on top of rent before you decide what you can afford.
Studios for Deakin Burwood students
A studio gives you a private bathroom and kitchenette, and couples on r/deakin often look for one near Burwood. Browse Deakin Burwood studio options in the city, and expect a higher weekly rent than for a shared room.
Do shared apartments cost less?
Usually. Our shared apartments for Deakin students give each person a furnished bedroom, with the kitchen and lounge split between flatmates. That lower rent can help offset route 75 fares from the city out to Burwood each week.
How much is Deakin accommodation?
It depends on the room. Deakin sets its own weekly rates for each room type and publishes them on its accommodation site. Studios cost more than rooms in shared apartments. Check what is included, then weigh it against the properties listed here.
Count travel in your weekly budget
If you live in the city, add tram fares to your weekly budget. A Myki pass can cut the cost of daily trips. A cheaper room far from the route 75 line can end up costing more once travel time adds up.
Box Hill share house versus a city property
Renting a room in Box Hill usually means a lease, a bond and utility accounts shared with housemates. City student properties often roll wifi, power and furniture into one weekly fee. Weigh both, including how long the trip to campus takes.
How does day to day life feel in Burwood and Box Hill?
Burwood is a quiet suburb built around a big campus, and Box Hill is the busy hub next door.
Box Hill or Hawthorn for Deakin students?
Students on r/deakin point to Box Hill and Hawthorn, and say Box Hill has lots of students and student apartments. Box Hill also has a train station, shops and the 201 shuttle to campus. Burwood itself is quieter and closer to class.
Is Burwood a quiet place to live?
Mostly, yes. Burwood is a residential suburb about 16 kilometres from the city centre. Students on Reddit say it can feel quiet, though public transport into the city is easy and route 75 takes you straight in.
Life on Deakin's main campus
Burwood is Deakin's main campus, with tens of thousands of students. It has a library, cafes and DeakinACTIVE sports facilities. Living close means you can use them between classes, at night and on weekends without a long trip.
City living for Deakin students
If your part-time job or social life is in the CBD, a city property can make sense. The 75 tram runs from the city centre out to the campus. Our Melbourne rooms page shows every option in town.
Green space and bike trails
The Burwood area has bike trails and parks close to campus, which helps if you like to run or ride. On campus, DeakinACTIVE has sports facilities for gym sessions and team games, so staying active is easy without a long trip.
Can you live in the city and commute?
Usually, yes, if you live near route 75. Students on r/deakin have asked the same thing, and the tram runs from the city to the campus without a change. Allow for the ride time when you plan early classes.
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