Room types and fees
The University of Newcastle offers affordable student accommodation with fees in 2023 ranging from $201.56 – $403.50 per week while the market rate for similar housing is estimated at up to $505 per week.
When you live on campus, you receive more than just a bed to sleep in at night or a hot meal at the end of a day. We provide services like access to wifi, general cleaning, utilities such as electricity and water usage, 24/7 security, and wellbeing and support services. All of which are included as part of our commitment to providing an outstanding student experience.
Please see the below table for a comparison of the room types and fees for 2024. Pricing listed is per week.1 Contract terms and dates are also listed below.
| Residence | Room type | Long stay | Standard stay | Single semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barahineban | Studio - Single Occupancy | N/A | $338.81 | $352.31 |
| Studio - Dual Occupancy2 | N/A | $201.56pp3 | $209.81pp3 | |
Edwards Hall | Shared Apartment - Single Room | N/A | $225.56 | $233.81 |
| Edwards Hall Main Hall |
Single Standard Room (Main Hall)4 Includes evening meals | N/A | $323.56 | $332.56 |
| Evatt House | Shared Apartment - Single Room | N/A | $250.31 | $260.06 |
| Self Contained Flat | N/A | $316.31 | $329.06 | |
| International House | Shared Apartment - Single Room | N/A | $229.31 | $238.31 |
| Self Contained Flat | N/A | $293.81 | $305.06 | |
| North, South, East and West Residences | Single Studio Room | $348.56 | $356.06 | $369.56 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment - Single Occupancy | $413.06 | $421.31 | $437.81 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment - Dual Occupancy2 | $229.31pp3 | $233.81pp3 | $242.81pp3 | |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment - Single Room | $310.31 | $316.31 | $329.06 | |
| Shared Apartment - Single Room | $270.56 | $276.56 | $287.06 | |
| Blue Gum House | Shared Apartment - Ensuite Room | N/A | $234.56 | $243.56 |
1 GST not applicable. Prices quoted in Australian dollars. Pricing is in cost per week.
2 Dual occupancy rooms are suitable for sharing however bed sizes vary dependent on location
3 ‘pp’ means cost per person
4 Cost of catering is only included in the Edwards Hall (Main Hall) room types. Meal packages may be purchased.
2024 Contract Terms
Long Stay
10 January - 11 December
Standard Stay
New student: 3 February - 1 December
Returning student: 10 February - 1 December
Single Semester
Semester 1
New student: 3 February - 30 June
Returning student: 10 February - 30 June
Semester 2
6 July - 1 December
2023 Contract Terms
Long Stay
11 January - 13 December
Standard Stay
New student: 4 February - 3 December
Returning student: 8 February - 3 December
Single Semester
Semester 1
New student: 4 February - 2 July
Returning student: 4 February - 2 July
Semester 2
8 July - 3 December
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.