Student Accommodations near Somerville House

The closest student accommodation in Brisbane is Scape Tribune, just a 12-minute walk away.

Somerville House accommodation typically ranges from AU$209 to AU$479 per week.

Somerville House’s September academic year starts in late January.

Mater Hill Busway Station is a 5-minute walk from the campus.

For the September intake, start looking in January or February at the latest. Rooms within walking distance of campus sell out quickly.

Somerville House offers on-campus boarding for students from Years 5 to 12, designed for girls studying away from home. As a day and boarding school, students also have the option to live with their families in Brisbane, making Somerville House off-campus accommodation a practical choice. Through amber, families can browse a range of verified Somerville House student accommodation. Somerville House student apartments generally range from AU$209 to AU$479 per week. Popular nearby options include Scape Tribune (0.5 miles) & Scape Merivale (0.6 miles).

Established in 1899, Somerville House is an independent Pre-Prep to Year 12 school for girls. It is located at 17 Graham Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101. The school welcomes 1,380 students, including around 100 boarders, and is owned by the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The school is also introducing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme & Diploma Programme. 

Finding comfortable Somerville House accommodation is simple with amber. Students can choose from fully furnished studios, en-suite rooms, shared apartments, & private apartments located within easy reach of the campus.

Somerville House benefits from excellent public transport connections. The nearest bus stops are Mater Hill Busway Station and South Bank Busway Station, located within a 5-minute walk from the campus. The closest rail station is South Bank Station, located 12 minutes away on foot. Students can also access the South Bank ferry terminal in roughly a 5-minute bus ride for CityCat services along the river.

Student life at Somerville House is supported with more than 250 teams and activity-based groups. Students can participate in activities such as SomerCircle Christian Fellowship, SupaClub, debating, music ensembles, choirs, drama productions, robotics, equestrian, rowing, basketball, volleyball, & many sporting clubs. The school also has an active Parents & Friends Association (P&F) & Old Girls' Association (OGA).