Accommodation for Students Under 18
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Trinity College is required by the Australian Government, under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS Act 2000), in accordance with the National Code (part of the ESOS Act) to provide and maintain safe and appropriate accommodation and welfare arrangements for students under 18 years of age.
Changes to Trinity's Confirmation of Appropriate Accomodation and Welfare (CAAW) arrangements
We are now working with ISA Student Advocates to provide even better service to our younger students.
All Trinity College students who need a CAAW are required to have care arrangements with ISA and live in Trinity pre-approved accommodation. The CAAW cannot be issued until both the accommodation and the welfare confirmations are received.
Your agent can assist you with this process or you can contact Trinity's accomodation team for assistance.
Trinity will use the accommodation booking dates to determine the start date of the CAAW. A CAAW can commence up to 14 days prior to the commencement of a program. See the CAAW dates guide here.
Students will not be able to arrive in Australia prior to the commencement of the CAAW period.
Finding the right accommodation for you
Trinity College works with a number of third parties that provide accommodation for international students. These accommodation providers focus on community engagement, social interaction and safety, and have 24/7 security, on-site student support and integrated technology.
What's included?
Our approved student accommodation is within walking distance from Trinity College and the University of Melbourne and includes fully furnished rooms and apartments with high-quality fixtures and fittings. Rent is all-inclusive for your convenience and covers electricity, water, contents insurance, fast and reliable Wi-Fi, a coin-operated laundry, secure bike storage, and communal spaces such as gyms, games areas, group study rooms, big-screen TV areas and barbecue areas.
Some accommodation providers have cafes on-site and/or provide free breakfast and other meals throughout the week. There are also self-catered options, and we recommend students have some basic cooking skills before arriving.
Lease terms
Students usually need to commit to staying in their accommodation for at least 6 or 12 months under a lease agreement or contract. If they vacate before the end of the lease/contract period, they may be required to continue paying the rent for the duration of the original lease/contract. As per the Residential Tenancies (Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2018) Transitional Regulations 2021 (Victoria), penalties apply to breaking a lease/ contract. These penalties should be discussed with the accommodation provider prior to accepting or signing a new lease/contract.
Visa conditions
If you are under 18 years of age, your visa is approved for you to stay at your agreed accommodation. Failure to comply may result in cancellation of your student visa.
Review your options
IGLU Melbourne City
229 Franklin St, Melbourne
Price per week: AUD 489-689
- 594 beds - Private bedrooms (all with en-suites) in 5 or 6-bedroom share apartments or studio apartments
- Fully furnished, designer student living
- Breakfast included Monday-Friday
- Rent includes water, electricity, gas and unlimited internet
- Flexible leases
- Great range of events and activities
Journal Campus House (Semester 2, 2025)
172 Bouverie Street, Carlton 3053 \ \ Price per week: AUD 439-829
- 452 beds, single/studio, twin-share and 2, 3, 4 bedroom multi-share apartments available
- Modern purpose-built student accommodation
- Secure building with staff onsite 24/7
- Fully furnished with bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, air conditioning & heating
- Rent includes water, electricity and unlimited high-speed internet
- Onsite café and free cooking lessons
- Full events & activities program
SCAPE Queensberry
599 Swanston St, Carlton
Price per week: AUD 359-799
+61 3 9977 8088 \ Enquire here
- 270 apartments - Single/studio, twin-share and multi share share options with individual lease agreements available
- Rent includes electricity, water, contents insurance and unlimited wireless internet
- Flexible leases
- Full events program throughout the year
Website\ \
SCAPE Swanston
5 Little La Trobe St, Melbourne
Price per week: AUD 529-839
+61 3 9977 8088 \ Enquire here
- 754 beds - Purpose-built student accommodation
- Modern, compact apartments with 24/7 concierge & security
- Rent includes gas, water, electricity, heating/air conditioning and unlimited Wi-Fi
- Flexible leases
- Full events program throughout the year\ \ Website
scape uni square
18 Leicester St, Carlton
Price per week: AUD 389-738
+61 3 9977 8088 \ Enquire here
- 804 beds - Single/studio, twin share, 4 and 6-bedroom multi-share apartments available
- Modern, purpose-built student accommodation
- Staff available onsite 24/7
- Rent includes unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, water and electricity
- Flexible leases
- On-site cafe and free cooking lessons\ \ Website
Scape Victoria Street
25 Victoria St, Melbourne \ Price per week: AUD 609- 819
+61 3 9977 8088 \ Enquire here
- 533 beds - Double ensuite, medium double ensuite and large double ensuite rooms
- Modern, purpose-built student accommodation
- Staff available onsite 24/7
- Rent includes all chef prepared meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, gas, water and electricity
- On-site cafe
PLEASE NOTE:Prices listed, and photos are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Students and their families are responsible for making their own assessment of the information provided and of the suitability of the accommodation. Trinity will not accept any liability that may be incurred by any person acting in reliance upon the information provided.
Living with a relative
While studying, students under 18 years may live with a relative, who either currently lives in Australia or travels with the student to Australia, provided this person is at least 21 years of age, has enough money to support the student throughout their stay, and is able to provide accommodation and other support. The Department of Home Affairs needs to approve this arrangement.
Contact us
Should you have any accommodation queries, please contact the Trinity College Foundation Studies Accommodation Office at tcfs-accommodation@trinity.unimelb.edu.au