Where comfort meets community.
O’Connell Residence combines classic heritage charm with modern student living, offering one of Melbourne’s finest accommodations. It provides students with a safe, comfortable, affordable, and conveniently located home, so they can concentrate on their studies while making the most of city life.
Enjoy convenient access to campus and local amenities
Choose between private single rooms or private single ensuite rooms.
Safe and well-maintained facilities ensuring secure environment
Community and convenience combined makes student life easy
Right in Melbourne’s CBD, this 69-room student housing puts you close to RMIT, Melbourne Uni, Victoria Uni, and more. Shops, markets, and eateries are just a walk away, plus buses, trains, and trams make getting around a breeze.
Rooms available
From $300/week
Standard room
From $300/week – your own chill setup with a private bathroom and a comfy bed. Fully yours, no roommates. Shared kitchen just nearby when you’re ready to throw something on the stove.
From $310/week
Large room
From $310/week – your own snug spot with a private ensuite and a cozy bed. No sharing, no stress. Communal kitchen close by for when it’s time to whip up something good.
From $335/week
Standard with ensuite
From $335/week – your own private room with a bathroom. No sharing. Just your space to relax, study, and sleep. Shared kitchen close by when you want to cook.
From $350/week
Large with ensuite
From $350/week – your own large private room with a bathroom. No sharing. Extra space to chill, study, and sleep. Shared kitchen nearby when you’re ready to cook.
Student life is more than just study, so we’ve created a living environment that provides the perfect balance for residents who want to make the most of their overall education. Our property locations give you easy access to study, work and play.
O’Connell 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.
O’Connell Residence is close to retail outlets, such as cafés, grocery, and dining options right on the doorstep or very close by. Explore the location map to see what’s around.
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All rooms are bathed in natural light and equipped with a generous wardrobe / cupboard, a comfortable desk and chair, and beds with spring mattresses. Most rooms have their own ensuite for added privacy and convenience.
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Electronic Smartcards issued to tenants operate security locksets to rooms for safe and secure access.
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Located in the city, the sixty-nine room building offers quick and convenient access to RMIT, Melbourne University, Victoria University, The Catholic University, Holmes and Taylor’s Colleges, Queen Victoria Market, Chinatown and many shops and restaurants. Most of these places are within walking distance and for added convenience, the area is serviced by buses, trains and trams.
Security camera surveillance in all common areas.
Daily cleaning of common facilities such as the lounge, kitchen and washroom.
Modern furniture and fittings.
Large lounge and dining room with cable TV for students to relax and interact.
Fully equipped kitchenettes with a private food locker and an individual food basket inside fridges for each student.
Coin laundry.
Visitor intercom to all rooms.
All rooms have individual prepaid electricity meters (E/meters). All other utilities are included in your room rate.
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✓ Student lounge
✓ Dining Room
✓ Laundry
✓ Lift
✓ Cable TV
✓ DVD Player
✓ Heating / Air con
✓ Secure Door Entry
✓ Vacuum Cleaner
✓ 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
Looking for student accommodation near Melbourne University, RMIT, or Victoria University? Welcome to O’Connell Residence, a modern student residence in North Melbourne, designed for convenience, community, and comfort.
Located in the academic heart of Melbourne, O’Connell Residence offers unbeatable proximity to three major institutions:
With trams, trains, and bike paths all close by, commuting is fast and hassle-free.
Whether you prefer privacy or shared living, O’Connell House has a variety of options:
Every room is thoughtfully designed to support both study and relaxation.
Plus, a friendly support team is on-site to help make your stay smooth and enjoyable.
North Melbourne is a favourite among students for its urban village feel, multicultural community, and access to everything:
O’Connell Residence welcomes international students with open arms. Whether you’re here for a semester or your entire degree, you’ll find a supportive, safe, and inclusive environment to call home.
If you’re searching for student accommodation in North Melbourne near Melbourne Uni, RMIT, or Victoria University, don’t miss out on O’Connell Residence. Rooms fill up fast before each semester.
