If you would rather avoid a train trip before each Swinburne class, Vivida's Hawthorn location is useful. At 367 Burwood Road, it is close to campus and Glenferrie shops, with private bathrooms and kitchenettes in the studios. For independent living and cooking, check the room equipment and electricity arrangements.
A studio typically has a king single bed, desk and chair, private bathroom and a kitchenette with a microwave, bar fridge, sink and cooktop. Fit-outs can vary, so check the actual room you are being offered. Shared facilities include a lounge, pool table, fifth-floor rooftop garden and electric barbecue. The laundry is also on level five. There is no on-site gym, pool or cinema, so you will need to find those elsewhere.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. That is a guide from the listings available at the time, not a promise that every room or move-in date will be available at that rate. Internet and other listed inclusions are described in the room information, while electricity is separately metered and paid by residents. Check the agreement for every bill and fee, and ask for a current written quote before applying.
Glenferrie Road is the local high street. Coles, Sai Gon Supermarket and Downtown Grocer are within walking distance, with China Bar nearby for a Chinese meal. You will also find pharmacies and gyms along the strip. Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus is close, and Glenferrie Station is nearby. If your classes are at another campus, plan that trip separately.
The small set of Amber reviews includes residents who liked studio independence and staff help with problems or activities. One past account mentioned balcony cleanliness at handover. Check it and take photos when moving in.
At handover, photograph the balcony, windows, cooktop, fridge and bathroom for your condition report. A studio is a compact setup, so think about whether the bed, desk and kitchenette suit the way you study. If you are viewing remotely, ask for a walk-through from the entrance to the window rather than relying on a few wide-angle photos.
Vivida may suit you if you prefer your own studio, want to cook and set your own routine, and study mainly at Swinburne Hawthorn. If you want a gym, cinema or a larger range of shared activities inside the building, compare other nearby options too.
If you have just arrived and need to visit a bank, the Glenferrie Road strip also has a Commonwealth Bank Hawthorn branch, with pharmacies and gyms nearby. Mark campus, the station, supermarkets and any regular fitness option on one map, then compare your route home after class with your weekend grocery run. The local routine is fairly easy to picture and may suit you if you do not want to travel across town for everyday errands.
Ask a Yeeliving adviser to compare rooms, lease terms and your route to class. Yeeliving’s student accommodation service is free. Referral cashback is paid only to the referrer, after the referred friend signs a lease and moves in; details are as shown on your account page.