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Purpose-built student living with Scape and UniLodge

Two of the biggest student accommodation providers in Australia, with fully furnished rooms near your campus and bills included in the rent. AMET compares the options for you and helps you book before you fly, at no cost for our advice.

Find my room Compare Scape and UniLodge

Meet the providers

Both offer secure, furnished student residences with on-site staff and a busy social calendar. The main difference is where they are and the style of building.

Sydney · Melbourne · Brisbane · Adelaide

Scape

Modern, design-led residences in the CBD and city-fringe areas of four major cities, close to the big universities, with plenty of social and study spaces in each building.

40+residences

4major cities

24/7on-site support

Fully furnished studios, twin apartments and shared apartments
Rent includes electricity, water, gas (where applicable) and unlimited Wi-Fi
Study areas, shared lounges and kitchens, and resident events
Semester, full academic year or shorter contracts, depending on the property
Book before your visa or university offer is finalised (visa refusal terms apply)
Under-18 students accepted at approved properties through the Next Gen Program

Enquire about Scape Visit scape.com.au

Australia & New Zealand

UniLodge

A large network of student residences, many run on or next to university campuses, covering capital cities and regional centres across Australia and New Zealand.

110+property locations

18cities in AU & NZ

2countries

Studios, single rooms, twin and triple share, and 1 to 12 bedroom apartments
Rent typically includes water, electricity and Wi-Fi
Residential Life program with pastoral care and social events
Security cameras, swipe-card access and on-site support staff
Residences at universities such as Curtin, ANU, University of Canberra, JCU, SCU, La Trobe and Western Sydney University
Regional options in Cairns, Townsville, Bendigo, Lismore, Coffs Harbour and more

Enquire about UniLodge Visit unilodge.com.au

Scape vs UniLodge at a glance

A quick side-by-side. Exact inclusions, room types and prices vary by property, so AMET checks the details for the residence you choose.


Where	Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide (CBD and city fringe)	18 cities in Australia and New Zealand, including regional centres and on-campus residences
Size	40+ residences	110+ property locations
Room types	Studios (incl. Ultra and Signature), twin and twin-bunk apartments, 4-bed apartments	Studios, single rooms, twin and triple share, 1–12 bedroom apartments
In the rent	Furnished room, electricity, water, gas (where applicable), unlimited Wi-Fi, events, 24/7 support	Furnished room, water, electricity, Wi-Fi and the Residential Life program (parking at some properties)
Not included	Bedding, linen and kitchen items, unless stated (packs can be added)	Varies by property; AMET confirms for you
Contracts	Semester, academic year or shorter, plus short stays at some properties	Varies by property and university calendar
Under-18s	Yes, at approved properties (Next Gen Program)	Depends on the property; ask AMET
Paying rent	Direct debit from an Australian bank account or PayTo (no cards)	From an Australian bank account
Best for	Students who want a lively, modern residence in the heart of a capital city	Students who want to live on or next to campus, or study outside the big four cities

Information from scape.com.au and unilodge.com.au, October 2026. Prices, inclusions and availability change, so please confirm before booking.

Where you can live

Tell us your university or college and we’ll shortlist the residences closest to your campus.

Scape locations

Sydney17 residences

Including Quay, Redfern, Darlington, Glebe, Kensington and Scape at University of Sydney. More sites coming soon.

Melbourne15 residences

Including Melbourne Central, Carlton, Swanston, Lincoln College and La Trobe.

Brisbane6 residences

South Bank, Tribune, St Lucia, Toowong, Regent and Merivale.

Adelaide3 residences

Adelaide Central, Waymouth and Scape Adelaide University.

UniLodge locations

Melbourne

CBD, Carlton, Southbank, Footscray, Caulfield, Bundoora (RMIT, La Trobe) and Victoria University residences.

Sydney

UniLodge Kensington, Weave Campus Ultimo, University of Sydney residences and Western Sydney University villages.

Brisbane

Brisbane City, Herston, Park Central, South Bank, Toowong and StudentLiving residences.

Perth

UniLodge Perth Central and Curtin University residences.

Adelaide

Metro Adelaide, Waymouth, City West, East West and Magill residences.

Canberra

ANU Student Accommodation and University of Canberra residences.

Regional Australia

Cairns, Townsville, Darwin, Bendigo, Wodonga, Ballarat, Mildura, Lismore and Coffs Harbour.

New Zealand

Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Under 18?

Younger students need the right building and the right care around them. Here’s how we set that up.

Scape Next Gen Program

Scape accepts students under 18 at approved residences, with extra care, structured support, a curfew and trained residential teams around the clock. A parent or guardian may need to complete forms before the booking is confirmed.

Sydney: Scape at University of Sydney, Darling Square, Darling House, Kensington
Melbourne: Swanston, Queensberry, Victoria Street, Uni Square
Brisbane: St Lucia, South Bank
Adelaide: Scape Adelaide University

Need a guardian too?

Students under 18 on a student visa need approved welfare arrangements. Jade Guardian, AMET’s guardianship partner, can provide a guardian and residential care alongside your accommodation.

About Jade Guardian

How AMET arranges your room

Our advice is free. You sign your agreement and pay rent directly with Scape or UniLodge.

Tell us your plans

Send the enquiry below with your university, intake, budget and preferred room type.

Get a shortlist

We compare Scape and UniLodge residences near your campus, with rent and inclusions.

Book your room

We help you apply, upload your Confirmation of Enrolment and ID, and sign your residential agreement.

Move in

Pay your bond before arrival, and we can help with airport pick-up, OSHC and a bank account.

Common questions

Does AMET charge for accommodation help?

No. Our advice and booking help are free. You pay rent and any bond directly to Scape or UniLodge under your residential agreement.

Can I book before my visa is granted?

With Scape, yes. You can book before your visa or university offer is finalised, and if your student visa is refused you may be able to get your holding deposit back, subject to Scape’s terms. UniLodge terms vary by property, so we’ll check them for you.

What’s included in the rent?

Both providers give you a furnished room with utilities and Wi-Fi included. Scape also includes resident events and 24/7 support, and UniLodge includes its Residential Life program. Bedding, linen and kitchen items are usually extra at Scape. Exact inclusions depend on the property.

How do I pay rent?

Rent is usually paid from an Australian bank account. Scape uses direct debit or PayTo and doesn’t accept cards. AMET can help you open an Australian bank account before you arrive.

Which one should I choose?

If you’re studying in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide and want a lively city residence, Scape is a great fit. If you’d like to live on campus, or you’re studying in Perth, Canberra, a regional city or New Zealand, UniLodge often has the closest option. Tell us your campus and we’ll compare both.

Let’s get started

Tell us where and what you’ll study and when you arrive. An AMET counsellor will come back to you with a shortlist of Scape and UniLodge rooms near your campus.