Student Home

Experience the ultimate independent lifestyle with Student Home! Our modern accommodations are conveniently located near the city centre and school, offering you the perfect balance of convenience and freedom. With each level shared by only 8-10 students, you’ll enjoy a community atmosphere.

Ideal for students who

want to experience life in shared accommodation
want to have an inter-cultural experience with students from all over the world
are more independent or well-travelled
want to be within walking distance to the city centre and to school

House Facilities

The 4 Student Home apartments (formerly know as Studyhouse 617) are a simple, no-frills share apartments located on each floor of a 4-storey building in Ultimo. Each welcomes 8-10 international students, most of whom study at ELC.

Fully-equipped modern kitchen
Small breakfast bar
Lounge with flat-screen TV & DVD player
2 bathrooms
Coin-operated laundry
Air-conditionning in the lounge and kitchen area
Cleaning by staff several times a week
1 iMaccomputer per house
Free WiFi
Swipe card entry to the apartments
House manager on call
Nearby landmarks
15-minute walk to school

Bedroom Features

You have the choice of a single or twin share room. It is OK to book as an individual into a twin room (you will share with another student of the same gender). Room sizes vary as follows:
Single – 5-9m²
Twin – 8-12m²
Triple – 14m².

Individual wardobes
Single bed
Individual desk
Bed linen provided
Keypad locks on bedroom doors

Location

The apartments are located in Ultimo, a 10-min walk to the college and the city centre in general and very close to Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour is a stunning Sydney attraction, featuring the IMAX cinema, Maritime museum, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World and Madame Tussaud’s museum, as well as shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Students will also find a public library and an aquatic centre within a 5-min walk of the apartments. They are also very close to Central station, Broadway and Chinatown.

2024 Price

Placement fee – $250
Single room – $400/w
Twin room – $325/w
Triple room – $310/w
Short booking fee (14-26 nights) – $50

2025 Price

Placement fee – TBC
Single room – TBC
Twin room – TBC
Triple room – TBC
Short booking fee (14-26 nights) – TBC

Main terms

There is a minimum stay of 2 weeks. For stays of 2-4 weeks, an additional short-booking fee applies.
Students will need to sign a residents’ agreement upon arrival.
A security deposit (bond) will be required when you move in.
Min 4 weeks’ notice applies for cancellations as well as for early departures.