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Accommodation and housing
Student accommodation
Three privately–owned, fully–furnished student accommodation complexes are conveniently located next to the University. UniCentral, Varsity Apartments and The Village are all linked by pathway to the campus, which is an easy three–minute walk away. Public transport and the local shopping centre are within easy reach.
UniCentral
The complex has:
- a 6–lane, 25–metre lap pool
- a floodlit tennis court / basketball court
- an outdoor recreational area and barbecues
- a recreational pavilion with pool tables, table tennis, cable TV, DVD and stereo, and other common room facilities
- secure gated complex with on-site managers and night security
Apartments have:
- a self contained kitchen and laundry
- furnishings
- a shared living room
- four private single bedrooms (mostly)
Bedrooms have:
- a private bathroom and toilet
- an internet connection facility
- a free intranet to the University
- a telephone
- a desk and chair
- a double bed
- a free intercom system
Contact UniCentral
Tel: +61 7 5476 8855
Email: office@unicentral.net.au
Visit the UniCentral website
Varsity Apartments
The complex has:
- a freeform resort swimming pool with spa and lap pool
- a tennis court / basketball court
- a gym
- a beach volleyball court
- four barbecue areas
- coin operated laundry and linen hire
- coin operated drink machines
- on-site managers and night security
Apartments have:
- a self contained kitchen
- furnishings
- a shared living room with television
- four private single bedrooms
Bedrooms have:
- a private bathroom and toilet
- an internet connection facility
- a telephone
- a desk and chair
- a double bed
Contact Varsity Apartments
Tel: +61 7 5450 2000
Email: info@varsityapartments.com.au
Visit the Varsity Apartments website
The Village
The complex has:
- 3 pools including a 4–lane 25–metre lap pool
- a flood–lit tennis court / basketball court
- outdoor recreational areas and barbecues
- secure gated complex with on–site managers and night security
Apartments have:
- a self contained kitchen and laundry
- furnishings
- a shared living room
- two and three bedroom share villas, some with private garages attached
Bedrooms have:
- an internet connection facility
- a telephone
- a desk and chair
- a double bed, some with private bathroom
- a free intercom system
The Village
Tel: +61 7 5430 2500
Email: info@thevillage.net.au
Visit The Village's website
Other local rental accommodation
Due to the University's close proximity to a number of towns, conveniently located off-campus accommodation is easy to find, either through local real estate agents and newspapers or our Off-Campus Accommodation Register. You can find share accommodation or rent a unit or house with friends.
Visit the USC Student Guild at the Uni Club located next to the oval and car park 5, or via email info@uscstudentguild.org.au.
Homestay
(Recommended for English Language Program students)
Accommodation for students with a disability
If you are a student with a disability, contact the Equity and Diversity Officer on
Tel: +61 7 5430 1226 or email studentservices@usc.edu.au for assistance to access suitable accommodation.
Issues and advice when renting
Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA)
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) looks after the laws for renting a place to live in Queensland (Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008). The law gives tenants, landlords and agents an understanding of their rights and responsibilities when renting.
The RTA can help you learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. Get advice on:
- what to do when you're starting a tenancy
- your rights and legal responsibilities as a tenant
- how to get your bond back
- what to do if you have a problem when renting
To download tenancy forms or for more information call 1300 366 311 or visit www.rta.qld.gov.au.
Other contacts
Students with rental concerns may also contact the Student Equity and Diversity Officer on Tel: + 61 7 5430 1226 or email studentservices@usc.edu.au for advice.
Further advice can be gained from the Coast to Bay Housing Group, Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service on Tel: +61 7 5476 0555, Facsimile: +61 7 5451 2908 or email: taasq@coast2bay.com.au.
More information
Contact Student Services
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