Student Accommodations near Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

The closest student accommodation in Perth is Yugo Perth City, just an 11-minute drive away.

WAAPA accommodation typically ranges from AU$294 to AU$492 per week.

WAAPA’s September intake typically begins in early September, and the Spring intake begins in February. 

Perth Station is a 2-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.

Students attending the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts can explore both on-campus & WAAPA off-campus accommodation. With amber, students can explore verified WAAPA student accommodation. Weekly accommodation costs typically range from AU$294 to AU$492, depending on the room types. Properties such as Yugo Perth City & Campus Perth are within an 11-minute drive of the campus.

The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) is part of Edith Cowan University (ECU) & operates from ECU City, 500 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000. WAAPA provides training across disciplines such as acting, dance, music, music theatre, production & design, arts management, & performing arts. Its courses range from VET qualifications & undergraduate degrees to postgraduate study. The ECU City facilities include six purpose-built performance venues, advanced production technology, & specialist creative spaces. WAAPA stages more than 300 performances & concerts annually.

Finding comfortable WAAPA accommodation is simple with amber. Students can choose from studios, en-suite rooms, shared apartments, & private rooms located close to the campus. Some popular WAAPA student accommodation options include:

WAAPA’s location makes public transport considerably more convenient. Services using the Busport include routes such as 15, 28, 30, 31, 34, 51, 67, 68, 81–85, 360, 384, 386–389, 402-404, 910, 960, 970, & 990, although individual stands & services can change. For rail commuters, Perth Station & Perth Underground are a 2-minute walk from ECU City. Full-time eligible ECU students can also use a student SmartRider concession for discounted public-transport fares.

Student life at WAAPA combines an intensive performance schedule with the broader social community of Edith Cowan University. The Guild supports affiliated clubs with resources & funding. One social group within the wider ECU community is ECU Parties & Events, a student club focused on organising activities. The ECU Student Guild City Campus also gives students at the new Perth campus a local point of connection with the Guild.

The Academy’s 2026 Performance Program features more than 300 performances & concerts at the new Minderoo Centre for Performance Excellence at ECU City. Its Premier Visiting Artists Fund was launched with the new city campus to WAAPA for additional professional engagement.