UniLodge - Herston Quarter Lady Lamington

UniLodge - Herston Quarter Lady Lamington is an affordable student accommodation in Brisbane situated in the heritage-listed Lady Lamington Building within the Herston Quarter Redevelopment, just 3.5 km from Brisbane's CBD. The property offers various amenities, including a radiator/AC, WiFi, utility bills included, and 24/7 dedicated support. Conveniently located in Brisbane, students can commute easily to nearby universities like the University of Queensland (UQ) Herston Campus and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Kelvin Grove Campus, making it ideal for students.

Brisbane, the city where the property is located, offers a vibrant student life with top universities like QUT, UQ, and Griffith University. The city hosts regular cultural events, boasts scenic parks, and has a thriving nightlife scene in areas like Fortitude Valley. Brisbane is considered one of Australia's cheaper cities for students, with a monthly cost of living ranging around AU$ 1,760. This city provides excellent career opportunities across various fields such as Law, Medicine, Business, Marketing, Tourism, IT, and Biotechnology. The city's universities offer a wide range of courses catering to different interests and career paths.

Location:

UniLodge - Herston Quarter Lady Lamington accommodation offers student-friendly amenities at an average weekly rent of AU$209. Nearby attractions include the Kelvin Grove Library, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, and Victoria Park. Brisbane enjoys a pleasant subtropical climate year-round. Summers are warm and humid, with daytime temperatures between 25°C to 30°C. Winters are mild and dry, ranging from 11°C to 21°C. Spring is warm and humid, with temperatures from 17°C to 26°C.

Transportation:

Brisbane boasts a well-developed public transport system offering various options for students:

• Trains: The train network covers suburban and long-distance routes, with 11 lines running frequently, including the Airport, Beenleigh, Caboolture, and Gold Coast lines. Trains generally operate every 15 to 30 minutes and hourly late at night.

• Buses: Brisbane has an extensive bus network, with frequent inner-city services every 5-15 minutes. NightLink buses run on Friday and Saturday nights from midnight to 5 am.

• Ferries: CityCat catamarans navigate the river from Northshore Hamilton to the University of Queensland, with frequent departures. CityHopper and cross-river ferries also provide service.

To use public transport, you'll need a reusable smart card called a go card, obtainable at various locations and reloadable online or at stations. International students may qualify for a concession fare (50% discount on adult fare) through a Tertiary Transport Concession Card offered by their institution.

Features:

UniLodge - Herston Quarter Lady Lamington is a purpose-built student accommodation community located within the refurbished towers of the heritage-listed Lady Lamington Building in Brisbane's inner city suburb of Herston. The accommodation offers a range of room types including single rooms, en-suite rooms, and shared rooms. The rooms are equipped with complimentary superfast NBN broadband WiFi. The common facilities include a Master Chef-inspired kitchen, a cinema, a range of common areas and games rooms, courtyards, and a gym. Laundry facilities are available on Level 1 of Lady Lamington North Tower. The accommodation is well serviced by major road networks, with the Herston making it the most convenient student housing in Brisbane.

Room Types:

UniLodge - Herston Quarter Lady Lamington student accommodation offers various room types for the academic years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. These include Non-Ensuite rooms with private rooms and shared bathroom facilities, Single Loft Corner Deluxe rooms with essential amenities, and Single Loft Standard rooms with move-in durations of 48 weeks or 36 weeks. Rents start at AU$359 per week.