Accommodation Options
Student Support & Accommodation
Concord English College is committed to your health, safety, and wellbeing. This page covers all support services, welfare contacts, and accommodation guidance available to you as an enrolled student — at no extra cost.
Concord English College support team
For any welfare concern, personal difficulty, or student support matter, contact us first. All enquiries are treated with respect and confidentiality.
Student Welfare Officer
Your first contact for any personal, academic, or wellbeing concern.
📧 support@concordenglishcollege.vic.edu.au 📞 (03) 8725 0367 Mon–Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pmCollege Reception
In-person support and urgent matters during college hours.
📍 Level 4, 382 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 📞 (03) 8725 0367 Mon–Fri, 8:30am – 5:30pmComplaints & Concerns
To raise a formal concern, complaint, or feedback.
📧 policies@concordenglishcollege.vic.edu.au Responded to within 5 business daysSupport services available 24/7
These services are free, confidential, and available to everyone in Australia regardless of visa status.
Mental Health & Crisis
Safety & Violence
Health & Medical
Legal & Financial
Language & Multicultural
Immigration & Visa
As an international student, you have the right to:
Study in a safe environment, free from harassment, discrimination, and bullying.
Access support services during your enrolment at no additional cost.
Make a complaint without fear of disadvantage to your enrolment or visa.
Receive accurate and honest information about your course, fees, and services.
Have your personal information kept private under Australian privacy law.
Access the ESOS student fact sheet outlining your full rights and responsibilities.
Study Melbourne Hub — free support for every student
The Study Melbourne Hub is a Victorian Government-funded resource dedicated to international students. All services are completely free and confidential. As a Concord student, you are welcome to use the Hub at any time.
Services at the Study Melbourne Hub
Student Services Team
Free and confidential advice on financial hardship, accommodation issues, mental health and wellbeing, employment, legal questions, and problems with your education provider. Staff speak many languages and many were international students themselves.
ISEALS — Free Legal Advice
The International Student Employment and Accommodation Legal Service provides free, independent, and confidential legal advice on employment and accommodation issues. Available in person, by phone, or online. Delivered in partnership with JobWatch, Victoria Legal Aid, and community legal centres.
Learn more about ISEALS →Work Ready Program
Free one-on-one employment support delivered by the Migrant Workers Centre at the Hub. Get help with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, and job searching in Victoria. Drop in Monday to Friday, 1:00pm – 4:15pm. No appointment needed.
Study Spaces & Wi-Fi
Use the Hub's quiet study spaces with free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, and snacks. A warm, welcoming place to study or meet other international students — no membership or booking required.
Events & Social Programs
The Hub runs a calendar of free events including networking, cultural activities, workshops, and social gatherings. A great way to make friends, explore Melbourne, and build your professional network.
View events calendar →Well Fed — Free Meals
In partnership with Just Food Collective, the Hub offers free meals, healthy diet information, and community connections for international students in need of food support. Check the Hub's events page for current session dates.
International Student Travel Pass
Eligible international students can save over $1,000 on public transport with the International Student Travel Pass — a discounted Myki card for students studying in Victoria.
Check eligibility →Study Melbourne Inclusion Program
A Victorian Government program funding activities that promote the wellbeing of international students and enhance their experience in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Check the Study Melbourne website for funded activities available to you.
Types of accommodation in Melbourne
Melbourne offers a wide range of housing options for international students. Here are the most common, with honest information about costs and what to expect.
Homestay
~$300–$400 AUD/week (inc. meals)Live with an Australian family. Typically includes bedroom, meals, and laundry. Ideal for students who want a structured environment and English immersion at home.
✓ Benefits
- Meals & utilities included
- English immersion
- Supportive environment
✗ Consider
- Less independence
- House rules apply
- Quality varies
Shared Housing
~$180–$350 AUD/week (room only)Rent a room in a shared apartment or house. Very common near Melbourne CBD — Carlton, Fitzroy, Southbank, and Richmond are popular areas for students.
✓ Benefits
- More independence
- Meet other students
- Good value
✗ Consider
- Bills on top of rent
- Must cook own meals
- Lease required
Purpose-Built Student (PBSA)
~$350–$600 AUD/week (studio)Modern student-only apartments with private rooms, security, and communal areas. Providers include Scape, Iglu, and UniLodge in Melbourne's CBD and inner suburbs.
✓ Benefits
- Bills often included
- Security on-site
- Furnished rooms
✗ Consider
- Higher cost
- Minimum lease periods
Private Rental (Solo)
~$340–$500+ AUD/week (1-bed flat)Renting your own apartment. Maximum privacy and flexibility, but requires a rental history, references, and a bond payment (usually 4 weeks rent).
✓ Benefits
- Full independence
- Your own space
- Wide range of locations
✗ Consider
- Most expensive
- Harder without rental history
- Bond + all bills
Average weekly rental prices (AUD, 2026)
| Area | Property type | Median rent/week |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Melbourne CBD & surrounds | ||
| CBD, Southbank, Docklands | 1 Bed Flat | $380–$440 |
| 2 Bed Flat | $450–$560 | |
| 3 Bed House | $520–$650 | |
| Middle suburbs (10–20km from CBD) | ||
| Footscray, Preston, Dandenong | 1 Bed Flat | $300–$360 |
| 2 Bed Flat | $380–$440 | |
| 3 Bed House | $420–$520 | |
| Regional Victoria | ||
| Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo | 1 Bed Flat | $200–$260 |
| 2 Bed Flat | $260–$320 | |
| 3 Bed House | $310–$390 | |
Indicative guide only. All prices in AUD per week. Concord English College does not arrange or guarantee accommodation.
Suburbs popular with Concord students
Concord is at Level 4, 382 Lonsdale Street CBD. Travel times by public transport:
CBD · Southbank · Docklands
0–15 min. Most convenient but highest rent.
Carlton · Fitzroy · Collingwood · Richmond
Popular inner suburbs. Café culture, great transport, moderate rent.
Brunswick · Footscray · Coburg · Moonee Ponds
More affordable, diverse communities. Increasingly popular with students.
Dandenong · Sunshine · Springvale
Most affordable. Large multicultural communities. Longer commute.
🌐 Where to search
- realestate.com.au — largest listings in Australia
- domain.com.au — Melbourne-focused rentals
- flatmates.com.au — rooms & share houses
- Gumtree — private listings, often cheaper
- Scape / Iglu / UniLodge — PBSA providers
⚠️ Important tips
- Never pay a bond before viewing in person
- Always sign a formal lease agreement
- Bond must be lodged with Consumer Affairs Victoria
- Free legal help: Study Melbourne ISEALS — 1800 056 449
- Renter rights: Tenants Victoria — (03) 9416 2577
Please note: Concord English College does not arrange, book, or guarantee accommodation. This guide is for general information only. For welfare or safety concerns related to your accommodation contact our Student Welfare Officer at support@concordenglishcollege.vic.edu.au or call (03) 8725 0367.