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.
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.
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.
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.
Rent is due on the first day of every month. Students are encouraged to set up automatic payments to ensure timely rent payments.
Automatic payments (AutoPay) are recommended for monthly rent payments.
Lease break fees may apply if a student withdraws after signing the lease and making payment.
Local Kensington - 30 Lightwood Walk, Melbourne