St Lucia 6-Bedroom Houses (UQ students)
Now accepting applications for Semseter 1 (13 February - 28 June), 2025!
These are 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom fully-furnished houses offering six single bedrooms. There is one bedroom with a private ensuite bathroom, while the remaining five bedrooms share two bathrooms between them. Located along Hawken Drive, a popular street for students, it's just a five-minute walk to campus, public transportation and all campus activities.
Past residents have raved about the value for money, the amount of space the house offers and the convenient location - practically on-campus housing! They’ve also told us they loved living in the St Lucia neighbourhood which is filled with Australians and other international students. This housing is great for students who love a shared-housing situation and want to have more of a 'community feel' to their living situation. Students become very close and form tight household friendships.
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Location
- Located along sought-after Hawken Drive at the edge of the UQ St Lucia campus (pictures of the properties can be seen on our Facebook page here).
- 5-minute walk to campus and the main bus stop in one direction and a 5-minute walk to St Lucia Village in the other direction (where a supermarket, post office and cafes/restaurants are located)
- Short bus ride to Toowong Village, which has a larger mall with departments stores, two supermarkets, specialty shops and the train station to the City and beyond.
- Easy 20-minute bus or ferry ride to the city
Room Types
Room options are Singles only, with only one share room (two single beds sharing with another student of the same gender or for a couple) available in this house. Please email Semester in Australia if you are coming with a friend and would like to have a Share room.
Some Single rooms also have a private/ensuite bathroom. These rooms are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis – that is, housing allocations will be made as Semester Housing Fees are paid. Therefore, confirming your place and finalising payment of the Semester Housing Fee early, will better your chance of securing your housing preference.
Please note: Due to participant numbers houses are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex house and we will get back to you to discuss.
Features
Your Room Has:
- King Single or Double bed, with wardrobe, study desk and chair
- Air-conditioning
- Ceiling fans in each bedroom
Your House has:
- Shared larger living and kitchen area
- Outdoor deck or grassed yard for all residents
- Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stovetop and oven, microwave, toaster, and all other items for cooking and eating (i.e. cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans and bakeware etc)
- Laundry facilities are located on the premises (washing machine and clothes line) at no additional cost
Housing Fees
- Single room, 6-bedroom house: AUD$9,500 (approx USD$6,425) per student, per Semester
- Single room with private bathroom, 6-bedroom house: AUD$10,000 (approx USD$6,750) per student, per Semester
- Small Single room, 6-bedroom house: AUD$8,000 (approx USD$5,400) per student, per Semester (only one available)
- Twin Shared room: 6-bedroom house: AUD$6,000 (approx USD$4,000) per student, per Semester (there are only TWO share rooms available. Share rooms have two single beds, sharing with a student of the same gender or for a couple)
* The Semester House Fee is listed per student, per Semester (typically February - end of June, July - end of November. Specific lease dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.
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St Lucia (UQ) Superior on-campus Housing
Now accepting applications for Semester 1 (13 February - 28 June), 2025 !
Located on-campus at the University of Queensland, Kev Carmody House is a brand new, ultra-modern, superior standard student accommodation building offering the ultimate in student living. Each student has their own Single Standard Room with private ensuite bathroom, floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of natural light, a study area and plenty of storage. This building is highly sought after, with rooms booked for a full year and an incredibly long wait list. Most Study Abroad students would not even have the opportunity to live here... except for Semester in Australia students! We are lucky enough to have a set of Standard Rooms reserved for our students, each semester.
This architecturally designed complex is the ultimate in student living, with a roof top pool (with ah-mazing City views!), a gourmet communal kitchen, a fully equipped gym, several common areas, a games room, a podcast/music room and the list goes on. This housing will be great for those students who love their own space, but who are independent and confident enough to make use of the common areas to make friends. And obviously the location is perfect for students studying at the University of Queensland - just roll out of bed and onto campus!
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Location
- Located on-campus at the University of Queensland
- Short walk to nearby St Lucia Village and a short bus ride to Toowong Shopping Village
- Easy 20-minute bus or ferry ride to the City
Room Types
Single Standard Room with private bathroom. There are no double/shared rooms available with this housing option.
Features
Your room/apartment has:
- Single/private Standard Bedroom with private ensuite bathroom
- King Single bed, wardrobe, study desk and chair
- Air conditioned room
- Beddings/linens a Semester in Australia inclusion
The complex has:
- Fully equipped communal gourmet kitchen area with personal fridge locker and pantry storage
- Laundry facilities on site (washers and clothes dryers) for a fee per wash/dry
- Private gym
- Several communal areas from study and common rooms, games rooms, workshop rooms and music/podcast studios
- Communal outdoor areas including lush gardens and a pop-up screen for movies under the stars
- Rooftop pool and deck/cabanas with amazing city views!
Housing Fees
- Single Standard Room, with private ensuite bathroom: AUD$11,500 (approx USD$7,750) per student, per semester*
* The Semester House Fee is listed per student, per Semester (typically February to end of June, July to end of November. Specific lease dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).
* Please note: This residence normally requires Tenants to sign a 12-month lease, while Semester in Australia students will be allowed a Semester 6-month/26 week lease - this is therefore reflected in the pricing.
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Brisbane 5-bedroom Apartments (Kelvin Grove)
These are 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom Student Apartments located in Kelvin Grove and are perfect for QUT and ACU students. Kelvin Grove is the ideal place to dip in and out of the action at your leisure. It’s funky and affordable student accommodation on the doorstep of QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus, and an easy commute to the QUT Gardens Point campus as well as the Australian Catholic University's Banyo campus. Just 3km from the city hustle, you’re a ten-minute bus ride from all that the CBD offers – and a perfect distance away again to chill out in one of Brisbane’s most popular areas. A favourite with QUT students – who would not love to roll out of bed into a lecture? The village has a great vibe both day and night which means your student lifestyle just got even better.. And the best part? You get bonuses by going through Semester in Australia! By going with SiA, our students avoid the wait-list and have a guaranteed room, get upgraded internet (like unlimited internet instead of 100Gb per month), all your linens and kitchen items included (instead of having to purchase separately) and all the services that SiA offers (on-site Resident Director, Arrival Service, Semester activities, etc!).
The entire complex is full of students, so it’s a great way to make friends, meeting students studying at various Brisbane universities.
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Location
- Located in Kelvin Grove
- 5 minute walk to Kelvin Grove Village with supermarket, cafes and restaurants, and entertainment
- Easy access to public transport and an easy 7-minute commute to the City, QUT Gardens Point Campus; a 45 - 60 minute commute to the ACU Banyo campus.
Room Types
Single Rooms with Shared bathrooms only. There are no double/share rooms available with this housing option.
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.
Features
Your room/apartment has:
- Single Room with shared bathroom, air conditioning, Single bed, wardrobe, study desk and chair.
- Shared kitchen and living areas
- Fully equipped kitchen with fridge, stovetop and oven, microwave, toaster.
- Kitchen and Linen/bedding Pack for SiA students
- There is no air-conditioning in these apartments but each room has a ceiling fan.
The complex has:
- Safe and secure with swipe card access and CCTV
- A 24/7 onsite team
- TV and games room
- Secure bike storage
- Outdoor terrace with BBQ, tables and benches
- Fully equipped gym
- Wireless internet throughout the building
- A large social area on the ground floor with comfortable seating
- Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)
- "Cool Start Brekkie" - a complimentary weekday continental breakfast during semester.
Housing Fees
- Single room, 5-bedroom City Apartment: AUD$9,900 (approx USD$6,300) per student, per Semester.
The Semester is typically February -
end of June, July - end of November. Specific lease dates will be
outlined in your confirmation email upon booking.
Please note: due to participant numbers, rooms will be co-ed (male and female). Please contact us if you have any questions/concerns about this.
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St Lucia (UQ) on-campus 2-bedroom Apartments
Now accepting applications for Semester 1 (February - June), 2025!
Located on-campus at the University of Queensland, 48 Walcott Street offers apartment-style living on-campus, just moments from your classes! 48 Walcott Street offers 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom student apartments equipped with everything you need to prepare meals and do your laundry, as well as space to concentrate on study – and spectacular city views from your apartment's balcony!
Each student has their own Single Room with private ensuite bathroom, dedicated study area, couch and TV, and sliding glass doors providing plenty of natural light with access to the shared kitchen and balcony. This building is highly sought after, with minimum 12-month leases required and an incredibly long wait list. Most Study Abroad students would not even have the opportunity to live here... except for Semester in Australia students! We are lucky enough to have a set of rooms reserved for our students, each semester.
This housing will be great for those students who want a larger living area for themselves, a flatmate, and are independent and confident enough to make use of the common areas to make friends. And obviously the location is perfect for students studying at the University of Queensland - just roll out of bed and onto campus!
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Location
Located on-campus at the University of Queensland
- Short walk to nearby St Lucia Village and a short bus ride to Toowong Shopping Village
- Easy 20-minute bus or ferry ride to the City
Room Types
Single Room with private bathroom. There are no double/shared rooms available with this housing option.
Features
Your Room/Apartment has:
- Single/private bedroom with private ensuite bathroom
- wardrobe, study desk and chair
- small lounge and TV
- Air conditioned room
- Beddings/linens a Semester in Australia inclusion
- The self-contained kitchen in your apartment features all the essentials, including a fridge/freezer, cooktop, ducted range hood, dishwasher and microwave oven
- Laundry machine and clothes dryers at no additional cost
- Balcony with city views
The complex has:
- Expansive ground floor common area with views all the way to the CBD – as well as seating, BBQs, fridges, a giant chess set, games tables and a vending machine
- Your rent includes everything such as water, gas, electricity, insurance and high-speed Wi-Fi
Housing Fees
- Single room, with private ensuite bathroom: AUD$11,500 (approx USD$7,750) per student, per semester*
* The Semester House Fee is listed per student, per Semester (typically February - to 30 June, July - 30 November. Specific lease dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).
* Please note: This residence normally requires Tenants to sign a 12-month lease, while Semester in Australia students will be allowed Semester 6-month/26 week leases - this is therefore reflected in the pricing.
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Enjoy great value for money with Semester in Australia
Our accommodation has been designed with international students in mind. To make sure you get the best value for money, we’ve included everything you need and nothing you don’t. Simply pack your suitcase and leave the rest to us.
Kitchen and laundry appliances
Most apartments have a kitchen with everything you could need, including:
- Plates, bowls and cutlery
- glassware and cookware
- Pots and pans
- Oven, stove and microwave
- Fridge
The apartments also feature an internal laundry with a washing machine and dryer (apartments) or clothesline (for houses with a yard), so you don’t need to worry about paying to clean your clothes at a laundromat.
The Superior City Apartments (private, purpose-built Student Accommodation building) has a communal coin-operated laundry and may not come with all of the kitchen items listed above. For more information, take a look at the Superior City Apartments features section.
Utilities
Connection of utilities (water, electricity, and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.
Wireless internet
Unlimited internet connection is included in every apartment. However, you may find that internet connection in Australia may be different to what you’re used to. Internet can be quite slow and is not easily accessible for free in public places.
Phone and Cable TV
Phone and Cable TV are NOT included in the Housing Fee, unless otherwise indicated. In most cases, you will need to arrange your own service. It is simple to set up and instructions can be provided. Some students prefer to purchase a cell phone instead of a normal residential telephone service.
Housing Services Fee
This SiA Service fee is included in the Semester Housing Fee and covers the housing and arrival services, and includes:
- Pre-arranging/securing fully-furnished private rental accommodation
- Pre-departure and arrival information service
- On-site Resident Director services
- Arrivals information and Welcome
- Semester activities and excursions
- On-going Semester support and Emergency Contact
Utilities
Connection of utilities (water, electricity and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.
End of Semester Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee.
There is a mandatory end-of-semester Vacate/Exit Clean Fee of AUD$200, which is in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. Please note that in Australia, real estate agents/landlords request that a ‘vacate clean’ is conducted at the end of a tenancy, by professional cleaners (including steam cleaning of any carpets and curtains, etc), which will be covered by the SiA Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee of $200. As long as you remove all personal belongings (including any food or rubbish) at the end of your stay, this is the only exit fee you will incur. Including the Exit Cleaning Fee makes vacating your property an easy process, with no need to coordinate with your fellow housemates (who may have various departure dates) and organise your own professional cleaner or carpet cleaner or incurring any additional costs just when you’re about to return home. With an Exit Cleaning Fee included, your bond will be refunded swiftly and smoothly.
Security Deposit/Bond (to be lodged with appropriate State Rental Authority).
There is a refundable Bond/Security Deposit of AUD$250/$300 in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. The Bond/Security Deposit is required and is in accordance with the State Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It will be lodged with and held in a separate account by the relevant State’s Rental Authorities. The Security Deposit/Bond is refundable at the end of your tenancy less any excessive/additional cleaning costs (beyond the Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee) and/or any damages/missing items. Provided you have removed all personal belongings (including food and rubbish) and the housing is left in satisfactory condition and all furnishing items are accounted for and intact, generally speaking, you will receive the Security Deposit/Bond refund within 1-3 weeks after the conclusion of the semester.
Leases
All leases are in line with the Australian academic year and run from February to June and July to November. Semester in Australia will provide housing for your entire semester/program at any Australian university. If you require any additional housing, you must request this before you leave for Australia. As extra accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed, please consider your travel dates carefully.
Secure your home away from home now
To reserve your place at any one of our great student apartments, simply complete these four steps:
1. Choose a room and fill out the Reservation Form
- Review the relevant Australian City accommodation options
- Decide on the type of room and apartment you’d like
- Complete the Reservation Form
2. Pay your Holding Deposit
After we receive your Reservation Form, we’ll send you e-mail to let you know whether the room you want is available. If you are unsuccessful, we’ll keep your application on file for the current semester and try to allocate you an apartment, even if not your first choice. To reserve your chosen room, you should review the ‘fine print and further information’ and decide whether you’d like to hold/secure your room. If you would like to proceed and hold/secure the room, you will then need to pay a AUD$250 Holding Deposit. Once your booking is finalised, this deposit will be deducted from your overall fee. If you cancel your booking, your deposit will not be refunded. Group bookings please note: If you would like to secure an entire apartment or more than one room for yourself and any friends, everyone in the group needs to complete a Reservation Form and pay a Holding Deposit at the same time.
3. Sign and return the Housing Agreement
After we receive your Holding Deposit, we’ll send you a Confirmation Email, a Semester Housing Fee invoice, an SiA Service Agreement and other rental accommodation forms. These forms will need to be completed and returned along with your first Housing Fee payment. The SiA Service Agreement outlines what Semester in Australia provides as part of the housing and service, expectations of students, and payment options, methods and due-dates.
4. Make your first Semester Housing Fee payment
Your first Housing Fee Payment needs to be paid at least 3 weeks before you arrive in Australia. We’ll send you a new invoice with the Holding Deposit deducted and the Security Deposit included. Payment dates and methods will be on the invoice.
