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Over 1.5 million student rooms across the US, UK, Ireland, & Australia
The world's largest student housing provider
Trusted by students in 177+ countries
24x7 personalised support, Lowest price guaranteed, No booking fee, Free cancellation
Student-certified: on Trustpilot

The world's largest student housing provider

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Student Living on Riversdale, Melbourne

Private Room/ Studio Flat

71 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia Distance From University

About Student Living on Riversdale

Book Student Living On Riversdale student accommodation with world’s largest student housing provider. You can choose from ensuites, studios, shared rooms, and apartments. No booking fee. Best deal guaranteed. Starting at AU$300 per week. When you book Student Living On Riversdale with Unilodgers, you get more than just a room. For starters, you get some incredible exclusive offers worth up to . Plus, and that’s some serious insta-cred. Student Living On Riversdale is the top choice for students from around the world, and houses students from Swinburne University of Technology and University of Melbourne and many more of Melbourne's top universities.

The Walkthrough
Student Living on Riversdale accommodation is located at Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn in Melbourne. This property was formerly known as UniLodge on Riversdale. Some of the most popular areas and major universities accessible from this student accommodation are:

We Love a Lil’ Extra
Student Living on Riversdale offers fully furnished 2 bedroom apartments and studios. All rooms at this student accommodation are carefully designed and decorated for students to feel at home. You get to enjoy your own kitchenette, washroom and storage in studio rooms and share a kitchen and common area with a flatmate in a 2 bedroom apartment. When you’re not busy enjoying your flat or studio room’s amenities, you get to enjoy:

  • WiFi
  • Study room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Common room
  • Study room
  • Cinema room
  • BBQ area
  • Car parking
  • Photocopier
  • Bike storage

Know Thy Neighborhood
Hawthorn is one of the most popular neighbourhoods for students to live in Melbourne. This is because it is safe, happening and near all the essential amenities you’ll ever need- be it markets, grocery stores, banks, hospitals or drug stores. The best part? The best and the most popular spots in town are just a short walking distance away from your new student home!

  • Spots: National Gallery of Victoria- 8-minute drive, Melbourne Skydeck- 9-minute drive, Fed Square- 9-minute drive
  • Gardens: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - 8-minute drive, Werribee Open Range Zoo- 30-minute drive
  • Markets and malls: Queen Victoria Market- 13-minute drive, Bourke Street Mall- 12-minute drive

Wheeling Your Way around Student Living on Riversdale
When you stay at Student Living on Riversdale, you get to easily access not just the whole of Melbourne but also beyond. You’ll find major bus stops and tram stops just a short walking distance away.

  • Bus Stop- Punt Road- 12-minute drive
  • Tram Stop- Melbourne Park- 13-minute drive
  • Melbourne International Airport- 27-minute drive

Living It Up at Student Living on Riversdale
When you’re not busy doing your assignments or catching up on your reading, you'll get to enjoy your student life to the fullest near your new student home. You’ll find some of the best restaurants, coffee shops and pubs around here to hang out with your friends, enjoy the raging nightlife of Melbourne or just enjoy a coffee by yourself in peace.

  • Restaurants: Nom Nom’s- 3-minute drive, Lady Dan Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine- 3-minute drive, Tinto- 4-minute drive
  • Cafes: Axil Coffee Roasters- 3-minute drive, Coffee Bureau- 3-minute drive, Tapa Espresso Cafe- 6-minute drive
  • Pubs and Bars: Kilburn- 3-minute drive, Radium- 3-minute drive, Hammer & Swine- 4-minute drive

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Features

Photo-Copier/Printer

On-site Events

Access to Public Transportation

Air Conditioning

On-Site Laundry Facilities

On-site management

Cinema Room

Study Room

BBQ Area

Common Room

Bike Storage

Car Parking

Wifi

Safety

CCTV

Onsite security

Secure Door Entry

Price also includes

Free Content Insurance

Gas Bill

Water Bill

Wifi

Rooms from
AU$300 Per week

Studio Flat(3 types to choose from)

Studio Apartments - Deluxe
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Studio Apartments - Deluxe is designed for those students who are looking for their own space. Studio Apartments features a private bathroom, kitchenette, living/bedroom space and study desk along with all the modern amenities required for a comfortable stay.

Price AU$310/week

Move in

Move out

Total

13 Feb 2024

31 Jan 2025

AU$15,633

Stay 50 weeks

Price AU$307/week

Move in
17 Oct 2022

Move out
31 Jan 2023

Min. Stay 15 weeks

Price AU$287/week

Move in
17 Oct 2022

Move out
31 Jul 2023

Min. Stay 41 weeks

Price AU$233/week

Move in
3 Apr 2021

Move out
25 Feb 2022

Min. Stay 44 weeks

Studio Apartments - Superior
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Studio Apartments - Superior is designed for those students who are looking for their own space. Studio Apartments features a private bathroom, kitchenette, living/bedroom space and study desk along with all the modern amenities required for a comfortable stay.

Price AU$297/week

Move in
17 Oct 2022

Move out
31 Jan 2023

Min. Stay 15 weeks

Price AU$271/week

Move in
17 Oct 2022

Move out
31 Jul 2023

Min. Stay 41 weeks

Studio Apartments - Regular
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Studio Apartments - Regular is designed for those students who are looking for their own space. Studio Apartments features a private bathroom, kitchenette, living/bedroom space and study desk along with all the modern amenities required for a comfortable stay.

Price AU$300/week

Move in

Move out

Total

13 Feb 2024

31 Jan 2025

AU$15,129

Stay 50 weeks

Price AU$287/week

Move in
17 Oct 2022

Move out
31 Jan 2023

Min. Stay 15 weeks

Price AU$261/week

Move in
17 Oct 2022

Move out
31 Jul 2023

Min. Stay 41 weeks

Private Room(1 types to choose from)

2 Bedroom Apartment - Standard
1 single bed
Shared Bathroom

2 Bedroom Apartment - Standard is suitable for students looking to live with a friend or just some extra space. 2 Bedroom Apartment - Standard features a bathroom, kitchenette,  private bedroom and study desk along with all the modern amenities required for a comfortable stay. Dual occupancy is also available.

Price AU$393/week

Move in
17 Oct 2022

Move out
31 Jan 2023

Min. Stay 15 weeks

Price AU$369/week

Move in
31 Jan 2022

Move out
28 Feb 2023

Min. Stay 48 weeks

Payment Info

The tenant must pay a security deposit equivalent to four (4) week's rent to confirm his/her booking

The security deposit is held in a trust account on behalf of the resident for the term of the tenancy and/or for any further period in which the resident may occupy the unit. The cost of repair or excessive cleaning may be deducted from the security deposit.

Rent must always be paid in advance.

Payments can be made in the following way:
a) Bank Transfer into the Bank Account.
b) Direct Deposit at the bank into the nominated Bank Account.
c) Credit card at the reception desk during business hours

Booking Info

Once you have entered into an offer and acceptance agreement with the property, you are legally bound by the Residential Tenancies Act and deemed to be in a leasing arrangement.

We understand that from time-to-time issues can arise with your entry into Australia.

Cancellation without penalty is possible if:

  • you fail to meet student status requirement;

  • you fail to gain lawful entry into Australia

  • you cannot enter Australia due to border closures or restrictions

If you are unable to arrive on your selected date due to flight cancellations, we may be able to move your lease commencement date. Depending on the length of delay, there may be some financial penalties incurred. This is handled on a case-by-case basis. If your flight is delayed, please email us

Cancellation due to:

  • providing false or misleading information during your application or booking process

  • failure to pay your bond or rent in advance

  • failure to sign the Residential Tenancy Agreement when required

  • a change of mind will result in a monetary penalty. This may include forfeiting some or all of your advance rental payment and/or bond payment and is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Please note any refundable fees will be processed within 14 days of finalisation of refund.

Contact a Unilodgers specialist for more information

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who pays for the water and internet connection?

The water connection is included in rent – no need to pay bills at the end of each month, enjoy the high-speed 100GB Wi-Fi internet (monthly allowance), as part of the room rent.

Q. What electricity cost am I responsible for?

Each tenant pays for their energy as it is separately metered.

Q. Will there be car park spaces available?

There will be a limited number of car park spaces available at an additional charge.

Q. Are pets allowed at this property?

Unfortunately pets are not accepted at this property.

Q. What kind of contracts are offered?

Full Year and Half Year leases are being offered. For requirements are outside of these terms, leave a query.

Q. What fees are payable to reserve my booking?

To secure your booking an advance deposit, which is an amount equal to two (2) weeks’ rent (inclusive of GST).

Q. When will the advanced booking amount be charged?

The advanced booking deposit will be requested for payment once the booking inquiry has been approved.

Q. What kind of contracts does this property offer?

Currently accepting the following leases are available:

  • 4 – 12 Weeks
  • 13 – 24 Weeks
  • 25 – 36 Weeks
  • 37 – 44 Weeks
  • 45 – 52 Weeks
Why book Student Living on Riversdale with Unilodgers