Iglu Broadway, Sydney

The prices quoted are per person, per week. As part of Iglu’s warm hospitality, your rent includes: They also offer a complimentary weekday ‘Cool Start‘ breakfast at all Iglu properties.

• free unlimited internet
• all utilities (water, electricity and gas)
• use of all communal spaces
• access to 24×7 onsite support
• an engaging program of resident events

Not at all. You are more than welcome to speak to the friendly team at your preferred Iglu property and book directly through them.

Your weekly rent is required to be paid fortnightly, and you are responsible for ensuring that your rent is paid a minimum of two weeks in advance at all times in accordance with your Residential Tenancy Agreement.

You can pay using Visa, Mastercard or Amex. All credit and debit card payments are subject to surcharges which will be calculated at check-out.

They are happy to refund your holding deposit if your application for an Australian student visa is not successful.

They are happy to refund your holding deposit if you don’t get a place in the course you apply for at university.

Contract start dates vary across Iglu properties and in some cases, you will see different date options available on for the same room listing. This is because some of their properties currently have set contract cycles due to availability, while others have more flexibility. Available contract start dates are shown for each room at each property.

This varies across their properties. If a room is shown as being ‘Available Now’ you can discuss the contract start date directly with the property. Where a specific contract start date is shown this is the date your contract will start, regardless of when you physically move into Iglu. Where a specific contract start date is set, you will have the opportunity to advise your ‘Expected Arrival Date’, which must be after the contract start date, when you finalise your contract on our resident portal. Some properties do have set check-in dates and they will advise you of these prior to finalising your application.

To maintain their contract cycles, your contract will be for one of the following lengths: * 44 and 22-week contracts are only available in Semester 1 of each year. They are not available for NRAS or International U18 rooms.
This may vary in some instances and the property will advise if this is the case. Of course, you will always be given the opportunity to renew your contract and your property team will contact you in advance of the end date to advise available options.
12-months (equivalent to a full calendar year)

6-months (equivalent to a half full calendar year)

44-weeks* (equivalent to an academic year)

22-weeks* (equivalent to a semester)

Yes, you can stay for the duration of your study. They will always contact you prior to the end of your existing lease to see if you would like to renew and for how long.

Yes, your rent includes gas, water and electricity.

Yes, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi is included in your weekly rent and you have to this throughout the building.

They offer 24/7 onsite support. Their Iglu team is available during office hours and there is a Resident Leader available after hours.
In addition, everyone living at Iglu, has free access to Sonder – a comprehensive wellbeing support service. The Sonder app provides 24/7 access to confidential safety, medical, mental health, and wellbeing support.

They is not fully catered, however:

they offer a complimentary weekday ‘Cool Start‘ breakfast at all Iglu properties.

all apartments have well-equipped kitchens where you can prepare lunch and dinner.

food events are a key part of each monthly event calendar.

Given the convenient locations of Iglu properties, they don’t offer airport pick-ups, but they will provide you with information about getting to Iglu, including options for airport transfers.

No – you will need to bring your own towels, blankets, sheets and pillows. If easier, you can buy these items once you arrive at a retail store or you can purchase a linen kit from them in advance. With a quilt, pillows, linen and towels, it has everything you need to freshen up, make your bed and settle in for a good night’s sleep.
Please note that the bed sizes at Iglu are: It’s best to confirm with the property prior to purchasing any bed linen.
Single size for standard 2-bedroom apartments at Iglu Flagstaff Gardens

King-single sized for all multi-share apartments (with the exception of Iglu Mascot and Iglu Flagstaff Gardens), single studios at Iglu South Yarra, some studios at Iglu Broadway and some one-bedroom apartments at Iglu Kelvin Grove

Double sized for most studio and one-bedroom apartments plus premium 2-bedroom share apartments and 6-bedroom share apartments at Iglu Mascot.

Queen sized for the majority of studio apartments at Iglu Central Park.

You are responsible for supplying your own crockery, glassware, cooking and eating utensils and any other kitchen gadgets (they provide kettles and toasters at the properties noted below, and all Iglu ovens and stove tops are electric). Other items you may need include coat hangers, cleaning supplies, washing powder, toiletries plus all your personal clothing etc.
Toasters and kettles are provided at: Iglu Brisbane City, Iglu Central, Iglu Chatswood, Iglu Flagstaff Gardens, Iglu Mascot, Iglu Melbourne Central, Iglu Melbourne City, Iglu Redfern, Iglu South Yarra and Iglu Summer Hill.

Yes – it is a condition of your stay here at Iglu that you must be currently enrolled and attending a course within an Australian Tertiary Institution.

The standard minimum age for students living at property is 18.
Australian Students:
They accept domestic under 18 students on the following terms:
you must be enrolled in a tertiary education institution
your parent or guardian will be required to sign an U18 acknowledgement form
you must comply with our rules regarding U18 residents.
International Students:
The properties listed below are approved accommodation providers for international Under 18 students from the following institutions:
Iglu Redfern:
University of Sydney / Taylors College
UNSW / UNSW College
Iglu Kelvin Grove:
QUT
Iglu Melbourne City:
Monash College
Monash University (Caulfield or Parkville)
Trinity College Foundation
Before applying, they recommend you review their International Under 18 Student Frequently Asked Questions.
In all other cases, you must be at least 18 years of age when you come to live at property.

Yes, there is an Iglu team member onsite and available 24/7 to provide their students with support and assistance at any time.
In addition, everyone living at Iglu, has free access to Sonder – a comprehensive wellbeing support service. The Sonder app provides 24/7 access to confidential safety, medical, mental health, and wellbeing support.

Yes, all of their properties have CCTV cameras installed throughout the building common areas, entry points and hallways, which operate 24 hours a day. their properties also operate on an electronic swipe card system, with four levels of entry-control programming – including building, floor, apartment and bedroom*. Entrance to the property outside of office hours is only permitted to those with an authorised room key.
* Bedrooms at Iglu Kelvin Grove use standard locks not swipe card access

Yes. All Iglu properties have paid onsite laundry facilities available 24/7.

Yes, they have a comprehensive program of social, academic, sport, wellbeing and cultural events. These are organised by their dedicated team of staff and Resident Leaders (RLs) who are always keen to receive feedback or ideas for future events and activities.

Yes, you will get the chance to meet and mix with students from a wide range of universities and colleges.

When filling out your application form, you can put in preferences regarding who you would like to live with, and whilst they will do our best to meet your requests, it will be determined by room availability – so they advise you to apply as soon as you can so there’s more options for you.

Whilst there are a limited number of studios available for couples to rent, all other rooms within Iglu are sole-occupancy. So whilst you and your partner may each rent a room within the same apartment, each bedroom must only be occupied by 1 person.

Yes – you are allowed to have friends over, however you will need to ensure that they comply fully with the House Rules and any direction of the Iglu team, including their Resident Leaders. They also ask that you consider your housemates and ensure that your guest/s do not cause any disruption or damage any property of Iglu or your housemates. Students are required to register their visiting guests at reception for safety and security reasons.

They choose their locations to make it easy to get around without needing a car!
However, they do have a limited number of parking spaces available at the following properties: Additional fees will apply for car spaces.

Iglu Broadway

Iglu South Yarra

Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring or keep any pets on an Iglu property. This includes fish, birds and reptiles.
This does not apply to students and visitors who require an assistance animal (e.g. a seeing or hearing guide dog).

Any item of the property that becomes damaged or broken either by way of accident or intention will be repaired and the costs to repair or replace the goods will be charged back to the person/s responsible.

Yes – you will be provided with a full list of Iglu House Rules when an offer is made. You will also receive a copy of the House Rules when you move in along with other helpful information to assist with settling in.