Student Accommodations near Monash University (Parkville Campus)

Students can have more freedom, choose the type of accommodation they want, and also stay with their friends by choosing off-campus Monash University Parkville Campus accommodation.

The average distance of the amber Monash University Parkville Campus accommodation is 1 mile and is a 5-minute drive from the university.

The semester starts on 27 February 2026. Students should book their accommodation in August to avoid hassle and confusion at the end.

North Melbourne Library is the closest public library to the university and is only a 7-minute drive from the university!

Princes Park/Royal Parade Stop is the closest bus stop to the university, being only a 3-minute walk away. These stops help students travel easily to their Melbourne student accommodation.

Monash University Parkville Campus is situated within Melbourne's renowned biomedical and education precinct and places students at the heart of Australia's leading health, pharmaceutical, and research ecosystem. Students prefer off-campus Monash University Parkville Campus accommodation starting from AU$550 per month with amber. Top picks include Indi Southbank and Iglu South Yarra. Monash University Parkville Campus accommodation provides easy access to classes, local shops, and entertainment. They are just under a 1-mile radius or a 5-minute walk from Monash University Parkville Campus.

Monash University, founded in 1958, is Australia's largest university, and its Parkville Campus is located at 381 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3052. It is home to the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The campus enrols students in Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours), Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science (Honours), and postgraduate research and professional programmes. The Faculty is ranked #2 in the world and #1 in Australia for Pharmacy & Pharmacology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

Securing the right off-campus accommodation near Monash University Parkville Campus can greatly influence your student journey. Whether you are looking for a private studio, an ensuite room, or a shared non-ensuite flat, there are plenty of choices designed to match different lifestyles, needs, & budgets with amber.

Stop 16 (Walker Street/Royal Parade) is located directly outside the campus and is served by Route 19. Royal Park Railway Station is a 10-minute walk away on the Upfield Line. Students can travel across Melbourne using a myki concession card, which provides 50% discounted fares on trains, trams, and buses. Eligible full-time tertiary students may also apply for the Victorian Student Pass, offering further savings on public transport. Students can also walk to Princes Park in 2 minutes.

Parkville offers a wonderful student community centred on the Monash Parkville Student Union (MPSU), the Parkville Postgraduate Association (PPA), and the Monash Graduate Association (MGA). Students can join pharmacy and pharmaceutical science societies such as the Victorian Pharmacy Students' Association (VPSA), Pharmaceutical Science Society (PSS), and MEPPS (Monash Engineering, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Society). Students also have access to Monash Sport's 35 sporting clubs, volunteer programmes, leadership opportunities, and 300+ clubs and societies across the wider Monash University community.