Our Ballarat accommodation gives you the best of both worlds: off-campus independence with support from our Residential Services team just a phone call away. You’ll make friends for life and immerse yourself in the university experience, all while knowing that our team has your back.

Camillus Residence

Camillus Residence

Camillus Residence is a group of 16 modern homes, surrounded by Australian native gardens. Located across the road from Victoria Park and just 4km from the campus, Camillus is a short walk to the local swimming pool, sporting grounds, gym facilities and Lake Wendouree.

Your rent includes:

  • unlimited wireless internet
  • central heating and air conditioning
  • secure bedroom access
  • in-house laundry facilities
  • free sporting, social, pastoral and academic events
  • recreation room with pool table, foosball table, games and TV
  • communal lounge areas and media facilities
  • free onsite parking
  • free bicycle hire
  • proximity to public transport
  • 24-hour access to residential support

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Managed residences

Managed Residential

Our Ballarat managed residences are ideal if you want to live independently, with the comfort of knowing our Residential Services team is on hand to help. Some of the residences are close to campus and just a short walk from all that Ballarat has to offer, others are only a short drive.

Your rent includes:

  • private bedroom in a fully furnished house
  • all utilities (water, gas and electricity)
  • 24-hour access to residential support
  • free sporting, social, pastoral and academic events
  • in-house laundry facilities
  • access to communal facilities at Camillus Residence
  • free internet is provided from 2023

Note: St Columba’s house is a two-storey 10-bed property, located in Soldiers Hill, a six-minute drive from campus, it is equipped with everything above plus a games room with pool table, dart board, alleyscore arcade game and various outdoor games for the shaded yard. Residential advisors are also on site for student support.

Got questions? We have answers.

Download our managed residences handbook (PDF, 713KB)
Read our managed residences FAQs
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2025 room rates

Property Two semesters Twelve months
Camillus Residence $240
St Columba's House $205 - $213 $200 - $220
Managed residence $200 $190
Premium managed residence $220 $210

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