Homestay is an enriching once in a lifetime experience. Get a real feel for the Australian lifestyle and learn directly from your home stay family all the joys of traditional Aussie culture. Homestay is also the perfect way for students to quickly improve their English. Many students have made lifelong bonds with their homestay families and share many happy memories.
The Homestay Program is arranged by our student services staff who carefully match you with a suitable family. We ensure all accommodation provides a safe, comfortable and caring environment.
Ozford is happy to book any of the below accommodations on your behalf, should you require any assistance. Please contact: info@ozford.edu.au
Urban Central Price N/A
Address: 334 City Road Southbank, Melbourne
Phone: 1800 631 288
INTERNET FEES: Free & paid WIFI
MAXIMUM WEEKS: No
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Special facilities such as Free Daily Breakfast, Free Tea, Coffee, Pasta and Rice and other cheap meals Sunday – Thursday, as well as linens and towels are only provided for particular groups.
Space Hotel From $420 PER WEEK for a single room
Address: 380 Russell Street, Melbourne
Phone: 1800 670 611
INTERNET FEES: Internet Café With 16 computers available
MAXIMUM WEEKS: No
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Jacuzzi, movie space, gym, lounge room, Cyber space, BBQ, free tea and coffee, bar onsite, Foxtel, 24hr reception, kitchen
City Centre Budget Hotel From $560 PER WEEK
Address: 22 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Phone: 9654 5401
INTERNET FEES: Free Wi-Fi
MAXIMUM WEEKS: 1-3 months depending availability
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Kitchen open 24/7, computer and printers for free, laundry services, roof top with kitchen
City Point apartments From $1190 PER WEEK
Address: 668 Bourke Street Melbourne
Phone: 0390200246
INTERNET FEES: Free WiFi
MAXIMUM WEEKS: Subject to availability
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Gym, sauna, secure parking, computers and printers, pool, tennis courts, available, serviced daily.
Madre Nazarena Student’s House Female only Residency From $293 PER WEEK $100 bond
Address: 311 – 315 Church Street, Richmond
Phone: 9429 9620
INTERNET FEES: Free WIFI
MAXIMUM WEEKS: Subject to availability
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Study areas, chapel, kitchen, gardens, BBQ area, Laundry area and Parking lots.
Yarra House From $256 PER WEEK 36+ – From $293 PER WEEK 16+ From $358 PER WEEK 1+, $75 annual cleaning fee, + 4 week security deposit.
Address: 10 Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield
Phone: 9269 8990
INTERNET FEES: High speed Internet access (Additional fees apply)
MAXIMUM WEEKS: No maximum
SPECIAL FACILITIES: kitchen facilities, laundry facilities and recreational facilities
Carlton Student Accommodation
22 + week contract – The rate is $290.00 per week – ($1255.00 per month)
44 + week contract – The rate is $275.00 per week ($1190.00 per month)
52 week contract – The rate is $245.00 per week ($1060.00 per month)
Address: 92 Grattan Street, Carlton; 372 Drummond Street, Carlton & 437 Cardigan Street, Carlton
Phone: 9347 2670
INTERNET FEES: Free Wi- Fi and internet
MAXIMUM WEEKS: 52 weeks
SPECIAL FACILITIES: No smoking, fully equipped kitchens, recreational area with TV, lounge and dining areas with coin laundry
Melbourne Central YHA From $420 PER WEEK
Address: 562 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Phone: 9621 2523
INTERNET FEES: Free Wi-Fi
MAXIMUM WEEKS: Subject to availability
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Free movie hire, communal lounges, and roof top BBQ areas, close to free city
shuttles, communal kitchen, BBQ, roof top, balcony, laundry, 24 hour reception, cafe, USB hubs, printers, scanner, copier available for use.
Backpackers United Melbourne From $420 PER WEEK
Address: 250 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9654 2616
INTERNET FEES: FREE Wi-Fi in common areas
MAXIMUM WEEKS: No Maximum
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Funky TV Room filled with beanbags and free DVD hire available, designer kitchen, basement bar, lounge, coin laundry, free luggage storage, 24 hr reception.
ROOMS INTERNATIONAL-Budget Student Accommodation Melbourne From $290 PER WEEK (gas, electricity and water)
Phone: 9347 1008
INTERNET FEES: 3 month contract $110 (allowance of 15GB/month) – Initial set up fee $30 (Usage fees and conditions apply)
MAXIMUM WEEKS: 12 months contract
SPECIAL FACILITIES: TVs in common areas, commercial grade coin operated laundry, free use of vacuum cleaners, irons and ironing boards, weighing machines, secure bike storage, dedicated team of staff and live- in resident masters, once a week clearing.
Ozi House Group N/A Price
Address: 420 Punt Road South Yarra VIC 3141
Phone: 9867 6882
INERNET FEE: free WIFI
MAXIMUM WEEKS: 27 Nights
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Dining Room, Coin Laundry, Student Lounge, Study Area, Vending Machine, Bike Storage, gym, pool, reception, sauna, conference room, BBQ.
Green House Backpackers N/A Prices
Address: Level 6, 228 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Victoria Australia 3000
Phone: 1800 249 207
INTERNET FEES: Free internet access in public areas.
MAXIMUM WEEKS: No Maximum
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Free airport pickups may be arranged on request, Free city tour, Coin operated laundry facilities, Secure safe deposit boxes, Free tea and coffee, Free weekly dinner. All floors and rooms are locked and can only be accessed by key cards, 24 hour reception
Hotel Claremont Guest House South Yarra From $455 PER WEEK
Address: 189 Toorak Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
Phone: 1300 301 630
INTERNET FEES: Quality high-speed Internet Access
MAXIMUM WEEKS: No Maximum
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Complimentary tea/coffee/filtered water, TV, telephone and individual heating and fan cooling in all rooms. All linen and towels are provided, breakfast included, internet room, guest lounge, laundry.
Uni Lodge (Victoria University) From only $172 per week
Address: 101 Ballarat Road, Footscray, VIC, 3011
Phone: +61 3 9687 9830
INTERNET FEES: Rent includes 50GB internet/month
MAXIMUM WEEKS: From 4 weeks to 52 weeks
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Resident common areas including lounges with TVs, games, pool table, table tennis, Video Theatrette – soundproofed, Foxtel cable TV, X-Box, PlayStation and Audio system, large gourmet kitchens and dining area, study rooms, roof top terrace, basketball courts, bicycle park, laundry, onsite staff, onsite cafe.
Rooms International From $320 PER WEEK
Address: 77 Bouverie Street, Carlton
Phone: 9347 1008
Bond FEES: 1 month rent
INTERNET FEES: 3 month contract $110 (allowance of 15GB/month)–Initial set up fee $30 (Usage fees and conditions apply)
MINIMUM TERM: 1 year
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Rent includes all utility charges, coin laundry, fully equipped kitchens, weekly room cleaning included and close to Vic market. TVs in common areas, free use of vacuum cleaners, irons and ironing boards
Uni Lodge on Lonsdale From $290 to $395 per week
Address: 39 Lonsdale Street , Melbourne
Phone: 8102 7499
Bond FEES: 1 month rent
INTERNET FEES: Free internet access
MINIMUM TERM: 6 months
SPECIAL FACILITIES: 24 hour support, fully furnished apartments and communal kitchens and lounges, coin laundry, onsite staff, contents insurance.
Le Student 8 Melbourne From $280 per week
Address: 215 Bell Street Preston
Phone: 9485 0086
Bond FEES: $200 for 62 nights or $500 for 365 nights to secure the room
INTERNET FEES: $5 per day, $20 per week or $50 per month
Kitchen Packs: $50 (includes Includes dinner plate, side plate, bowl, mug, knife, fork, spoon, glass, saucepan, tea towel, tongs
Parking: $14 per week, per car
MINIMUM TERM: 6 months
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Student Centre with internet café, Public telephones, Study Centre. Kitchens on every level, BBQ area, Onsite student restaurant and bar, Gymnasium, Games room with widescreen TV, outdoor pool, sauna, laundry.
Cambridge Court From $270 PER WEEK
Address: 45 Victoria Parade, Collingwood
Phone: 04 1043 0316
Bond FEES: 1 month rent
INTERNET FEES: INTERNET COSTS EXTRA
MINIMUM TERM: 1 year
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Apartments and Kitchen fully furnished, Amenities charged according to usage
COLLEGE SQUARE -Swanston From $309 – $481 PER WEEK
Address: 800 Swanston Street, Carlton
Phone: 9349 2500
Bond FEES: 1 month rent
INTERNET FEES: Free WIFI
MINIMUM TERM: 50 weeks Short Term lease available (12-25 Weeks) – Subject to availability
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Pool, gym, seminar tutorial rooms, resident lounges, BBQ areas, coin laundry, bicycle parking, kitchen, vending machine, basketball court.
Student Housing Australia (SHA) From $275 PER WEEK
Address: 593 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 1300 742 000
Bond FEES: 4 weeks rent
INTERNET FEES: WIFI at fee
MINIMUM TERM: 6 months
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Gas and water and satellite TV usage included, fully furnished with air-conditioning, heating, laundry and bike storage.
Carlton Melbourne College (CMC) From $250 PER WEEK for 52 weeks +
Address: 743–751 Swanston Street, Carlton
Phone: 9347 3238
Bond FEES: $1,000
INTERNET FEES: Free WIFI
MINIMUM TERM: Short stays available
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Gym, Kitchen, reception Monday to Friday, Lounge rooms, and laundry available
Albert House From $475 PER WEEK
Address: 57–65 Drummond Street, Carlton
Phone: 9654 9243
Bond FEES: $1,800
INTERNET FEES: Complimentary Free Wireless Internet Access (common areas & room) between 7G – 15G per month
MINIMUM TERM: Intake FEB and July
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Home cooked Asian meals provided 6 days a week, multiple living areas and student support , gym, laundry, entertainment lounge, live-in supervisors ( 24/7 care)
Australia Wide Student Accommodation From $200 PER WEEK
Address: 2 Carre Street Elsternwick
Phone: 9523 5158
Bond FEES: $1,000
INTERNET FEES: Free WIFI
MINIMUM TERM: 1 month contracts available
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Individual study stations, Cooking equipment and linen provided, free laundry services and gas, water electricity bills included, lounge, pool table.
Urbaneness Student Accommodation From $339 PER WEEK
Address: 316 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC
Phone: 1800 260 801
Bond FEES: 1 month rent
INTERNET FEES: Free WIFI
MINIMUM TERM: 26 weeks minimum
SPECIAL FACILITIES: Movie nights, BBQ nights, local cultural events and festivals. Weekend trips and tours. Weekly yoga classes, running clubs, soccer competitions, bike storage, and vending machines
