Finding student accommodation when campus is full.
When Kerrie came from China to study in the Frankston area, she wasn't sure where she was going to live. Campus accommodation was full, so she broadened her search and found somewhere nearby while she waited for a campus room to become available.
Arriving without a place on campus.
Finding somewhere to live is one of the biggest practical jobs involved in moving somewhere new to study.
It can be particularly difficult for international students who may be trying to organise accommodation before they properly know Frankston, the surrounding suburbs or the different housing options available.
That was the situation for Kerrie, a student who came to Australia from China.
Kerrie wanted to live on campus, but says campus accommodation was full when she needed somewhere to stay.
Rather than simply waiting for a campus room, she started looking at other accommodation options that could work in the meantime.
According to Kerrie, university staff suggested that she look at Flatmates.com.au as another way of finding a room.
I wasn't sure where I was going to live because campus was full. I was told to have a look on Flatmates, and I found somewhere close by for $320 per week with all the bills included.Kerrie — student from China
A local room gave her time to wait.
Kerrie's search eventually led her to a room located close to where she needed to be.
She says she paid $320 per week including all bills.
For Kerrie, the room didn't need to replace her original plan of living on campus. Instead, it gave her somewhere to live while she waited for campus accommodation to become available.
That distinction can be useful for students who find themselves in a similar position.
Your first accommodation in Frankston doesn't necessarily have to be where you remain for your entire course. A suitable room elsewhere may give you time to settle into the area and continue checking your preferred accommodation.
One search. More than one accommodation option.
Campus was full
Kerrie wanted campus accommodation but says a place wasn't available when she needed somewhere to live.
She broadened her search
Kerrie says university staff suggested checking Flatmates.com.au for other accommodation.
She found somewhere nearby
She found a local room for $320 per week, which she says included all bills.
She later moved on campus
When campus accommodation became available, Kerrie moved into the university accommodation she had originally wanted.
Shared accommodation
Flatmates.com.au is one platform students can use to search for individual rooms and shared accommodation around Frankston and surrounding suburbs.
Visit Flatmates.com.au →Broaden the search without giving up your first choice.
Kerrie's experience doesn't mean every student will find the same price, location or arrangement. Shared accommodation varies considerably between listings.
What her experience demonstrates is that a full campus doesn't necessarily mean a student has run out of accommodation options.
Students can investigate university-managed accommodation, dedicated private student accommodation, individual rooms in share houses and short-term accommodation where appropriate.
Looking elsewhere also doesn't mean abandoning a campus application. An alternative room can act as a bridge while you continue waiting.
“Once a room became available on campus, I was able to move there.”
KerrieWhat students can take from Kerrie's experience.
Don't rely on one option
If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, start investigating alternatives while continuing to check your first choice.
Compare the total cost
Check exactly what a weekly price includes. Rent, utilities, internet and other costs can vary between accommodation arrangements.
Keep checking availability
Accommodation availability changes. A temporary option can give you somewhere to live while you wait for your preferred accommodation to become available.
Explore ways to find student accommodation around Frankston.
Compare dedicated student accommodation, university accommodation, shared housing and other options available to students looking around Frankston.
Finding somewhere to live around Frankston.
Students have several ways to find accommodation around Frankston, from dedicated student properties and on-campus accommodation to share houses and short-term stays. Compare the different options and contact providers directly for current availability.
Dedicated student accommodation
Local accommodation focused specifically on students living and studying around Frankston.
MPG Lodge
Purpose-focused student accommodation in Frankston for students looking for a more structured alternative to a general share house or private rental.
Peninsula Student Living
A local student accommodation option serving students around Frankston and the Peninsula, with accommodation designed around student living.
More ways to find accommodation
On-campus housing, shared accommodation and short-term options can all form part of a wider Frankston accommodation search.
Accommodation
Monash University
Students studying at Monash University Peninsula Campus can also investigate university accommodation. Check current availability, eligibility and application information directly with Monash.
Flatmates.com.au
Search for rooms in existing share houses and other shared accommodation around Frankston and surrounding suburbs.
Airbnb
Useful for exploring short-term stays while getting established in Frankston or continuing to search for longer-term accommodation.
Frankston Student Accommodation is an independent student information directory. Accommodation availability, pricing, eligibility and conditions should be confirmed directly with the relevant provider or platform. FSA is not affiliated with or endorsed by Monash University.
Kerrie's experience is an individual student account and is not a guarantee of accommodation availability, pricing or outcomes. The $320 per week figure reflects the accommodation arrangement Kerrie described and is not presented as a current market rate. Frankston Student Accommodation is an independent student information and accommodation directory. Always confirm current prices, inclusions, eligibility, availability and accommodation terms directly with the relevant provider, university, platform or advertiser.