City suburb guide

• Transport information
• Suburbs closest to city campus
• Accommodation options

Transport information

All suburbs listed below are located in Zone 1 of Melbourne’s public transport system and are linked to the city by train, tram and/or bus lines.

Suburbs closest to City campus

Less than 3 kilometres from City campus

Melbourne City, East Melbourne, Southbank, Docklands, Carlton, North Melbourne, West Melbourne, South Melbourne, Parkville, Fitzroy

• Distance to City campus is 0.5–3 kilometres. Suburbs are either within short walking distance or at most 10–15 minutes travel by tram.
• Accommodation in these suburbs can be expensive.
• Most private hostels and student apartment complexes are located in these areas.

Less than 7 kilometres from City campus

Carlton North, Fitzroy North, Richmond, Abbotsford, Collingwood, Clifton Hill, South Yarra, Prahran, Windsor, Toorak, Albert Park, Middle Park, Port Melbourne, St Kilda, Northcote, Brunswick, Flemington, Kensington, Ascot Vale, Footscray

• Distance to City campus is 3–7 kilometres. Travel time is approximately 15–25 minutes on public transport.
• There are very few private hostels or student apartment complexes located in these areas, however most other housing options are available.

Less than 12 kilometres from city campus

Caulfield North, Armadale, Malvern, Glen Iris, Camberwell, Ivanhoe, Fairfield, Thornbury, Croxton, Preston, Coburg, Strathmore, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Williamstown, Yarraville, Newport, Maribyrnong

• Distance to City campus is 8–10 kilometres. Travel time is approximately 20–35 minutes on public transport.
• There are very few private hostels or student apartment complexes located in these areas, however most other housing options are available.

Accommodation options

First check out the listings on RMIT Housing for students system.

For accommodation near City campus see the where to look page.