Fairfield student accommodation for Melbourne Polytechnic students
Where can Fairfield campus students live?
The Melbourne Polytechnic campus sits in parkland by the Yarra River on Yarra Bend Road. Here is what that means for finding a room.
Does Melbourne Polytechnic have on-campus housing?
No. Melbourne Polytechnic does not run its own student housing. It gives students a guide to off-campus and third-party options, such as share houses, homestays and private rentals, and says it has not visited or endorsed them.
Is Fairfield a safe area for students?
Usually, going by posters on r/melbourne, who describe Fairfield as very safe and quiet, with mostly families and young people and a short walk to Northcote. Others on Reddit find it a bit suburban if you want nightlife.
Courses taught at the Fairfield campus
Horticulture, animal studies and music and sound are all based here. The campus also has a library with a computer lab, the Yarra Edge Music Centre and a plant nursery, so many students spend long days on site.
Properties for Melbourne Polytechnic students
Many rooms on this page are in the city centre and Carlton, with a few further north, so a bus or train ride is part of the deal. See the full set on our Melbourne Polytechnic Fairfield campus page and check each journey.
Who helps Polytechnic students with housing?
The Student Hub is the first stop. Melbourne Polytechnic's wellbeing and counselling team can also help if you are struggling to find somewhere safe to live. Neither team books rooms for you, so start your search early.
How much does living in Melbourne cost?
Around A$40,000 a year, according to Melbourne Polytechnic's estimate for international students. That covers rent, food, transport and other costs, and your own total depends on how you live. Rent is usually the biggest part, so budget for it first.
How do you reach the Fairfield campus?
The campus sits a little away from the train line, so most students mix a train or tram with a bus or a walk.
Which station is closest to the campus?
Dennis station, not Fairfield station. Melbourne Polytechnic puts Dennis about a 17 minute walk from the campus. It is on the Hurstbridge line, which runs from the city through Clifton Hill and on past Westgarth, Dennis and Fairfield.
Which buses stop near the campus?
Several. Route 546 stops about a 7 minute walk away on Heidelberg Road. Routes 250 and 251 stop about an 11 minute walk away at Victoria Road and Westgarth Street. Route 609 links Hawthorn and Fairfield too.
Living in Carlton and riding the 546
Bus route 546 runs from Melbourne Uni to Heidelberg along Heidelberg Road, near the campus. That makes Carlton a fair choice if you want city life and a direct bus. See the Melbourne student accommodation page for rooms there.
Tram route 86 and Clifton Hill
Route 86 takes you to Clifton Hill interchange, where you can switch to a 250 or 251 bus for the last stretch. It suits students living along the 86 line through Collingwood, Fitzroy and the northern suburbs.
From the city by train
Hurstbridge line trains leave the city through the City Loop, then run through Clifton Hill and Westgarth to Dennis. From there it is a walk to the campus, so allow time for both parts of the trip.
Is there parking at the campus?
Yes. Melbourne Polytechnic offers free student parking and five accessible spaces in front of Building C. Parking has moved during building works, so check the campus parking page. The campus also has end of trip facilities for cyclists.
Which nearby suburbs suit Fairfield campus students?
Fairfield sits about 6 km north-east of the city centre. These neighbouring suburbs all share easy links to the campus.
Station Street, Fairfield's main strip
Station Street is the shopping hub of Fairfield, lined with cafes, bars and restaurants beside Fairfield station. The suburb sits mostly in the City of Darebin, with the Yarra River and its parklands along the southern edge.
Is Alphington close to the campus?
Yes. Alphington sits next to Fairfield, with its own station on the Hurstbridge line. Heidelberg Road runs through both suburbs, and route 546 buses along it stop about a 7 minute walk from the campus gates, so the trip stays short.
Can you live in Northcote and study here?
Yes. Northcote borders Fairfield to the west. Tram route 86 runs along High Street to Clifton Hill, where buses 250 and 251 take you towards the campus. High Street is busy with shops, live music and food.
Westgarth and Clifton Hill on the line
Westgarth and Clifton Hill sit one and two stops before Dennis on the Hurstbridge line. Living near either station keeps the train part short, and Clifton Hill is also where tram route 86 meets the buses.
Thornbury, Ivanhoe and Kew nearby
Fairfield also borders Thornbury to the north, Ivanhoe to the east and Kew across the Yarra. Each has its own feel and transport links, so check how far your door is from a station or a 546 stop.
Fairfield station versus Dennis station
Fairfield station is on the Hurstbridge line, right on Station Street, and handy for shops and the city. For the Melbourne Polytechnic campus on Yarra Bend Road, though, Dennis station is the closer stop to walk from.
What should you check before renting near the campus?
Housing near the campus is a mix of student properties, share houses and private rentals. A few checks help you pick well.
What room types do the properties offer?
Mostly studios, twin rooms and shared apartments. Twin rooms are shared with one other person and cost less, while studios keep cooking and washing private. Filter our Fairfield studio properties to see which rooms are listed.
Are bills included in the weekly price?
Not always. Many purpose-built student properties bundle power, water and wifi into one weekly price. Older Fairfield houses and flats often leave bills to tenants, so check each listing's bills details and budget for winter heating.
Share houses and rooming houses
Melbourne Polytechnic's guide lists share houses, rooming houses, homestays and private rentals as options. Rooming houses have their own rules in Victoria, so read the Consumer Affairs Victoria guidance on rooming house agreements before you move in.
How do you avoid rental scams?
Never pay for a room you have not seen or confirmed through a trusted source. Consumer Affairs Victoria warns about scammers who post fake rentals on well known property websites, and its guide shows the signs to watch for.
Short stays while you search
Melbourne Polytechnic's housing guide also lists short stay options. A short stay gives you time to view rooms in Fairfield, Northcote or Alphington in person before you commit to a longer lease or licence agreement, which often saves money.
Are rentals easy to find in Fairfield?
Not always. Posters on Reddit say rentals in Fairfield and Northcote are hard to find, so start early. Many students look wider, using the Melbourne Polytechnic properties page to find rooms near other campuses and bus routes.
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