Student Accommodation
Located within 10 km of downtown Melbourne, Riversdale Residence offers convenient access by tram or train to most of Melbourne’s top universities including Swinburne, Deakin, Melbourne University, RMIT and Holmesglen.
Riversdale Residence offers premium, affordable student accommodation to both international and local students. We invite you to join our community.
Enjoy convenient access to campus and local amenities
Choose between small, large & deluxe private rooms or self contained apartments
Safe and well-maintained facilities ensuring secure environment
Community and convenience combined makes student life easy
The Riversdale Residence offers premium, affordable student accommodation to both international and local students. We invite you to join our community.
Rooms available
From $335 Per Week
Standard Ensuite
From $335/week – Medium single bed room for 1 person with private ensuite.
From $345 Per Week
large ensuite
From $345/week – Large single bed room for 1 person with private ensuite.
From $355 Per Week
Deluxe Ensuite
From $355/week – Large, deluxe bed room for 1 person with private ensuite.
From $825 Per Week
2 Bedroom Unit
From $825/week – Two bedroom unit for 4 people with sitting / dining area, private ensuite and kitchenette.
Riversdale Residence and all our Birch Ridge locations are designed to create a vibrant, welcoming community where people can meet, socialise and study – whilst enjoying the best that Inner Melbourne has to offer.
Riversdale Residence is close to retail outlets, such as cafés, grocery, public transport and dining options right on the doorstep or very close by. Explore the location map to see what’s around.
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Riversdale Residence is situated on the border of Hawthorn and Camberwell. Trams are available on the doorstep and the train is conveniently located within walking distance or accessible by tram. A short tram ride into the city allows access to Melbourne University, RMIT, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne Business School and others. Minutes to Swinburne and in close proximity to Holmesglen and Deakin, The Riversdale Residence is central to all your study and lifestyle needs.
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Located in the city, this sixty-nine room building offers quick and convenient access to RMIT, Melbourne University, Deakin, Swinburne University and some of the highlights of Melbourne life. Shop at the Queen Victoria Market, visit Chinatown or enjoy the many shops and restaurants the area has to offer. Most of these places are within walking distance and for added convenience, the area is serviced by buses, trains and trams.
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Fitted with quality and substantial furniture and your own ensuite with shower, toilet and basin, your stay at Riversdale Residence will be more than comfortable. Select from a range of rooms with heating or upgrade to a room with additional air conditioning. All rooms are bathed in natural light. Each room is fitted out with a generous wardrobe / cupboard, a comfortable desk and chair, and a bed with spring mattress.
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✓ Student lounge
✓ Dining Room
✓ Coin Laundry
✓ Heating / Air Con
✓ Wheelchair Accessible
✓ CCTV
✓ Cleaning 7 days/week
✓ Mailbox
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✓ Bed & Mattress
✓ Mattress Protector
✓ Bedside drawers
✓ Intercom
✓ Wardrobe
✓ Study Desk & Chair
✓ Notice board
✓ Hanger
✓ Heater
✓ Blinds
✓ E/meter
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✓ Gas cooktop
✓ Oven
✓ Toaster
✓ Kettle
✓ Microwave
✓ Fridge/ Food Basket
✓ Freezer
✓ Food locker
✓ Detergent
✓ Rubbish Bin
✓ Cleaning 7 days/week
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✓ Shower
✓ Towel Rails
✓ Toilet
✓ Wash Basin
✓ Mirror
Discover a smarter way to live and study at Riversdale Residence, one of Hawthorn’s most modern and convenient student housing options. Perfectly situated in Melbourne’s thriving inner-east, it offers easy access to leading institutions like Melbourne University, RMIT, Deakin University, and Swinburne University of Technology.
Riversdale Residence is tailored for students seeking an efficient commute and a balanced lifestyle. With multiple universities nearby, you’re never far from your next class:
Tram stops are just metres from your door, connecting you to the CBD and surrounding suburbs with ease.
Choose from a range of thoughtfully designed rooms:
All units are fully furnished and include a study desk, wardrobe, smart storage, and fast Wi-Fi.
Everything you need to succeed and unwind, just a few steps from your door.
Riversdale Residence is located in one of Melbourne’s most well-connected and student-savvy suburbs. From quiet tree-lined streets to buzzing food spots on Glenferrie Road, the local vibe is perfect for balancing study and lifestyle.
Plus, with parks, fitness centres, bookshops, and cafes all nearby, you’ll feel right at home in Hawthorn.
New to Melbourne? Our team is here to support you. Riversdale Residence provides a welcoming space for international students with flexible lease terms, airport pickup options, and resident support services to help you settle in.
If you’re looking for smart student accommodation in Hawthorn with fast access to Melbourne University, RMIT, Swinburne or Deakin — Riversdale Residence is your place to thrive.
