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Local Kensington - 30 Lightwood Walk, Melbourne

30, Lightwood Walk, Kensington, 3031, Australia
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AU$615
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2.4 mi from Melbourne City Center
( 14min. 56min. 56min)
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Baxter Institute | 0.3 mi
Trinity College | 1.34 mi
Kaplan International English | 1.37 mi
The University of Melbourne | 1.48 mi
Monash University (Parkville Ca... | 1.5 mi
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About the Property

Located at 30 Lightwood Walk, Kensington, 3031, Australia, 30 Lightwood Walk offers a practical student lifestyle with an easy-going character of inner Melbourne. 30 Lightwood Walk is close to key universities, like the Baxter Institute, a 3-minute drive away, while Trinity College is just a 10-minute drive away, making commuting stress-free for students.

Melbourne attracts students with excellent universities and employment pathways. There are more than 3,22,000 international students (Australian Bureau of Statistics) who study and live here. The employment rate is 64.1% (Premiere of Victoria), offering jobs in healthcare, biomedical research, and professional services. The safety index of 55.72 ensures better safety measures to control crime rates. To maintain safety, the city has uniformed Community Safety Officers (CSOs), CCTV camera networks, and stricter state bail laws.

Features

The Local Kensington 30 Lightwood Walk offers studios with an entire space for students, along with a private bathroom and a private kitchen. The 2-bed, 1-bath option includes a private room, shared kitchen, and shared bathroom. The 3-bed, 2-bath option includes a private room, shared bathroom, and shared kitchen. These rooms in the 30 Lightwood Walk come with appliances like a dishwasher, oven, fridge, induction cooktop, washing machine, dryer, and split-system air conditioning. Each room also includes a bed, a built-in wardrobe, and storage space.

This student accommodation in Melbourne enjoys shared amenities and allows pets. A resident lounge and games room let students chill and play. Students can enjoy dining in a private dining room. For entertainment, students will find an artist's creative studio along with a big-screen room. Dedicated WFH and meeting spaces are available for remote workers.

Students can access premium wellness facilities, including an outdoor pool, a gym, a yoga studio, dog-friendly spaces, a pet wash station, and a BBQ area. Parcel and post services are automated and secure. The student accommodation in Kensington also provides electric car-share access and secure bike storage.

Location and What's Hot?

The accommodation offers an inner-city vibe. The University of Melbourne is a 13-minute drive away, and Monash University (Parkville Campus) is a 9-minute drive away. For everyday groceries, Foodworks is a 2-minute drive away, while the Gertrude Grocer Kensington is a 3-minute drive away. Students can reach the Nearby Discount Pharmacy in a 2-minute drive and Amcal Arden Gardens Pharmacy in a 3-minute drive.

For coffee, students can explore the Luncheonette (6-minute walk away) and Fruits of Passion (8-minute walk away). Plenty of dining options are within walking distance, including Rick’s Place Italian & Gluten Free Restaurant and Mama Le Vietnamese.  For quick, casual meals, students can visit Mr Bap and Thai Somboon, both just a minute's drive away. For an evening outing, Hardiman's Hotel, Bonehead Brewing, and Nubilum Distilling are the most preferred local choices.

On weekends you can visit the JJ Holland Park, which is famous for its vast open spaces, greenery, leisure, and community facilities. You can relax and unwind at the Women’s Peace Garden, which provides a quieter outdoor space. Kensington Town Hall is another famous landmark students must explore. Choosing this property offers comfort and close access to major universities, dining options, and public transport.

Commute

Within a 10-minute drive, students can reach the Macaulay Station/macaulay Rd and North Melbourne Station/dryburgh St bus stops. Kensington train station is a 2-minute drive away, and Macaulay train station is a 5-minute drive away. For air travel, Melbourne Airport is a 17-minute drive away from this accommodation.

Amenities

Shared Community And Utilities

BIG screen room
Resident lounge
WFH & meeting spaces
Private dining room
Games room
Electric car share

Fitness And Recreation

Outdoor pool
Gym & yoga studio
Gym & yoga studio

Property Services

Artist creative studio
Secure parcel & post area
Outdoor entertaining spaces

Outdoor Features

BBQ area

Room Types (4)

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All (4)
Studio (1)
2B (2)
3B (1)

Studio

All-in-one space with a bedroom, private bathroom, living area, and kitchenette — Ideal for complete independence

2B

An apartment with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom

3B

An apartment with three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom

House Rules

Cancellation Policies
  • Cooling Off Period
    No cooling-off period is offered.
  • No Visa No Pay
    Students who do not receive their visa before the lease start date may cancel their application and apply for a full refund.
  • Early termination by students
    Once a lease has been signed and payment has been made, the student has committed to the lease. Students may end their lease by paying a lease break fee based on the remaining lease term: 1–3 months remaining: 1 week's rent. 4–6 months remaining: 2 weeks' rent. 7–9 months remaining: 3 weeks' rent. 10–12 months remaining: 4 weeks' rent.
  • Replacement Tenant Accepted
    Instead of paying the lease break fee, students may continue paying rent until the apartment is successfully pre-leased to a new resident. Rent payments cease once a new lease is signed for the apartment. Students must provide the leasing team with access to tour the apartment at least twice per week until a new resident is secured.
  • Extenuating Circumstances
    The cancellation outcome depends on the point at which the student cancels and the reason for cancellation. The provider stated that further details would be provided separately.
  • Payment and Fees

    Pay In Instalment

    Rent is due on the first day of every month. Students are encouraged to set up automatic payments to ensure timely rent payments.

    Mode Of Payment

    Automatic payments (AutoPay) are recommended for monthly rent payments.

    PayPal
    VISA
    AMEX

    Additional Fees

    Lease break fees may apply if a student withdraws after signing the lease and making payment.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I stay updated with events as a resident?

    Our resident app, email updates and on-site team will keep you up to date on everything that's happening! We'll also use the app to notify about products and additional offerings like apartment cleaning and handy man services.

    What happens on move-in day?

    Once your lease is confirmed, you will receive information on how to book your move in time via the resident portal as well as move in maps showing you the best lift to use to access your apartment, details on what to do if you have a removalist helping you out, and who to contact if you have any questions. On arrival we will show you to your apartment and make sure you know where you're going and we will reserve a lift just for you to get you in that bit faster. We don't have any lifting equipment or staff available to help you move, but if you do need an extra set of hands, our friends over at Man with a Van have provided an exclusive offer for Local: Kensington residents which you will receive along with all your welcome information.

    Do I need to furnish my own apartment?

    You sure do! All apartments come with a fridge, washing machine and clothes dryer, dishwasher, induction cooktop, electric oven and split system heating and cooling. We do have furnished apartments available for rent with furniture by our mates at Koala if you'd rather save yourself the hassle! If you're looking for new furniture, Koala have an exclusive offer for Local: Kensington residents which we'll share with you with your welcome information.

    Am I charged for using the facilities?

    All the shared spaces are included in your rent! Some of our spaces can be booked out, so if you want a particular space at a particular time, best to book it via the resident app.

    How do I manage my ongoing rent as a resident?

    Once your lease has been approved, you'll be directed to the Resident Portal to set up your monthly rental payments via your choice of direct debit or credit card (fees apply).

    How do I log a maintenance request?

    To let our on-site maintenance team know that you have an issue, simply open the Resident App and log a maintenance request. You'll be kept informed of the job's progress and notified once it's complete.

    Do you clean the apartments?

    Apartment cleaning services are available. We can help you arrange this before you move in, or if you decide you'd like to add it on regularly or just as a once off, you can do so via the Resident App.

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    Nearby Locations and Map

    Baxter Institute0.4 mi
    Trinity College1.7 mi
    Kaplan International English2.0 mi
    The University of Melbourne1.8 mi
    Monash University (Parkville Campus)1.9 mi
    Melbourne Business School1.8 mi
    William Angliss Institute2.0 mi
    TMG College2.1 mi
    Ozford Australia2.0 mi
    Australian Centre of Further Education Pty Ltd2.2 mi

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