University of Western Australia
Accommodation Concierge
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UWA Accommodation Concierge takes the guess work out of finding safe, budget-friendly alternatives to College Row living. Take a look at our suggestions and apply direct using the forms provided. While our availability status is updated regularly, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on your preferred property.
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In the meantime, if you have any questions or need further assistance in completing these applications forms, reach out to the Accommodation Concierge team via email or drop into the Future Students centre at Student Central to speak to one of the friendly team.
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Updated Friday 27 January 2023
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Beatty Lodge Student Accommodation
Located in West Perth and within walking distance to the trendy Leederville café strip, Beatty Lodge is ideal for students undertaking studies at The University of Western Australia.
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Features
Location - West Perth
Pricing - Budget to Moderate
Room types - single, twin share, double, triple, dorms (4-6 bed)
Length of stay - 12 months from check in date
Residential Support -Standard
Public Transport Accessibility - Fantastic
Commute time -Only 8 minutes by bus
Extras - cleaning every second day, free Wifi, shared bathrooms, students need to supply their own linen, swimming pool on site
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AVAILABILITY RATING
Good Availability
UWA Hosted Accommodation -
Australian Homestay Network
Settle in faster, be safer and learn quickly about how to navigate life in Perth as a student. Your host will help you with a personalised one-on-one orientation, including advice about transport, shopping and banking options as well as mentoring and developing a local network.
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Why choose Homestay?
- More flexible with stay duration
- Utilities (gas, electricity, etc) and accommodation costs are included in your weekly fees; food may be included depending on which option you choose
- You don’t need to budget for multiple bills and unnecessary expense
- Hosted accommodation makes budgeting much easier
- Unlike traditional accommodation options, AHN does not require a bond or long-term contract
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AVAILABILITY RATING
Great Availability
Soco Realty - Your dedicated student accommodation agent
We've partnered with Soco Realty to help students access the very best accommodation to suit their needs. Perfect for those with families or unique accommodation requirements, the Soco team are experts in the Perth rental market and can find the perfect property for you based on your individual needs.
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Features
Location - Perth metropolitan area
Pricing - Varied (estimated from $390 per week)
Room types -Varied
Length of stay - Varied
How to apply
Complete the tenant profile form provided and one of the Soco team will be in touch with next steps.
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AVAILABILITY RATING
Good Availability
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Frequently asked questions
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How do I request room information?Accommodation specific queries such as the room type and contracted lease dates will need to be directed to each agency / property.
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Can I apply for more than one location at a time?Yes, you can do so but once an offer of accommodation is sent to you you should either accept or decline quickly so other students have the chance to secure a spot.
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Download a Fact Sheet
Looking to start your search for student accommodation in Perth?
Download our helpful Fact Sheet here
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How do I get to know the property?Research your future home by checking out their website, read the reviews, visit the property (if possible) and see it for yourself, grab a brochure from the customer service desk. Due diligence makes for successful student accommodation.
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How do I make payment?Payment is taken by the property itself and not UWA. Any queries regarding payment will need to be addressed with the property directly.
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Is there any Airport Transfers Service?
For current airport transport options, visit askUWA.
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What about housing scholarships?
The external accommodation options listed on this page do not currently support housing scholarships. However, you can always visit the scholarships website or contact the UWA Scholarships team by phone, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
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Where do I get my Study Perth Welcome Pack?
Email the StudyPerth team at hub@studyperth.com.au - they provide welcome packs to help new international students.
The Study Perth Welcome pack usually includes:
- StudyPerth merchandise including drink bottle, cotton tote bag, phone card holder
- Uni2Thrive Study Planner
- Optus Sim Card
- Insider Guides for Perth Student Accommodation
- Student Support Services Flyer
- Perth Destination Guide, including Perth City Map
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Which property or agency is the best option?There isn't a specific property that's 'better' than others -your decision should be based on what your budget is and what facilities and services you are after.
