For classes at VU Footscray Park, UniLodge VU is opposite campus, which is a practical advantage. The residence at 101 Ballarat Road offers shared apartments and studios, with basketball, media and study spaces in the building. It is a good place to start if you want a student community and activities after class.
Room options include studios, twin share, two-bedroom and six-bedroom apartments, and rooms are furnished. Shared facilities include study areas, a rooftop garden, games and cinema spaces, a half basketball court, BBQ area, bike storage and resident activities. There is also an onsite coffee spot. A shared apartment may suit you if you want to keep costs down and are happy living with housemates. A studio gives you more privacy and your own bathroom and kitchenette.
In a six-bedroom apartment, you share the kitchen and living area, which can be a good fit if you like chatting or cooking with housemates. Laundry is charged per use; ask what kitchen equipment is supplied and whether you need to bring small items such as cutlery.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. Twin share starts lower, while a private studio costs more. Rates change with the length of the contract, so compare the exact room and agreement. Check utilities, laundry and room inclusions alongside the weekly rent.
Footscray Park campus is directly across the road. VU Nicholson is about a fifteen-minute walk, and UniLodge offers a weekday shuttle to Footscray Station. The shuttle may not suit weekends or late classes, so check buses, trams and walking routes as well.
Footscray Market is beside the station, with fresh produce, meat and Asian groceries. It generally trades from Tuesday to Saturday, so check that day’s hours before you go. Footscray Plaza has a Coles and pharmacy. Hopkins and Nicholson Streets have plenty of Vietnamese, Indian and Chinese places to eat, so you can grab dinner nearby after class.
Shoon Loi Asian Grocery is one of the market traders. For Indo-Chinese food, you could try Pandus in Footscray. There is a Westpac branch on Paisley Street and a Priceline Pharmacy at Footscray Plaza. Shop hours can change, so check before heading over.
On your first trip, find the shuttle stop in daylight and check whether it operates at the time you need. Get a Myki and save your campus, station and usual supermarket to your map.
In a resident interview published by UniLodge, one student said staff were helpful and activities made it easier to meet people after arriving in Melbourne. A public review page also includes positive comments about the location and community. One older resident comment mentioned inconsistent communication about parcels and staff responses. Experiences can change as teams change, so ask about parcel notifications and collection when you arrive.
Think about how much sharing suits you before choosing a room. Add rent, laundry and regular transport to your weekly budget, and ask how utilities are charged. Photograph your room and furniture on move-in day in case you need to explain an issue later.
UniLodge VU may suit students at Footscray Park who like shared facilities and a student community. If you prefer quiet or fewer shared spaces, compare the studios and smaller apartment options.
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.