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About West Tower, Melbourne Quarter, Melbourne
- Price from
- A$700 / wk
- Range A$700 – A$1,740 / wk
- Room types
- 17 options
- Studio, Apartment
- Move-in from
- 21 Oct 2026
- Lease length
- 42 weeks
- Furnishing
- Fully furnished
West Tower Melbourne Quarter Melbourne, located at 648 Flinders St, Docklands, VIC 3000, positions students at the centre of the city’s academic hub. This student accommodation in Melbourne is made for those who want a living environment with facilities that will definitely help them out while living alone. West Tower Melbourne Quarter offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and studio apartments that support both independent routines and shared living setups. The property keeps students close to key institutions, with the Higher Education Leadership Institute just a 4-minute drive away and Melbourne City College within 6 minutes by car. This location reduces commute time and increases daily efficiency.
The city of Melbourne operates as a heavy student marketplace with a high influx of students. It has a safety index of 65.8% and lower rates of crime in its various zones. It also has an employment rate of about 95.7%, making it the ideal destination for students willing to engage in part-time employment. More than 250,000 international students and more than 140,000 domestic students are enrolled in this city. Therefore, this makes it a tough academic arena. The cost of living in Melbourne as a student per month lies between AUD 1,500 and AUD 2,200. Some of the landmarks nearby include Flinders Street railway station, Federation Square, and Queen Victoria Market. Some of the best places to live in Melbourne are only a few minutes away and easily accessible from the West Tower Melbourne Quarter.
- 1 students enquired about this property in last 15 days
- Shortlisted by 26+ students
Features
- West Tower Melbourne Quarter student accommodation is made for students who are looking for a home away from home. From studios and 1-bedroom apartments to 2-bedroom apartments, it offers multiple room configurations with a private room and a private bathroom. Options include: Studio Furnished units, 1 Bed Bath with Study Desk (Unfurnished), 2 Bed 2 Bath (Unfurnished), and more. Each layout here at the residence allows students to choose their living space based on their preferences. Each room at West Tower Melbourne Quarter is equipped with a double bed, tables and chairs, and blinds. The kitchens in each unit have a microwave, a fridge, and an oven. The layouts are incredibly functional and perfectly align with student living needs. West Tower Melbourne Quarter rent is totally worth it with all the amenities you get to relish at this residence.
- West Tower Melbourne Quarter also includes common amenities that directly support productivity and convenience. Shared features include elevators, high-speed internet access, a lobby, free bicycle storage, and building-wide Wi-Fi. Students can use study rooms, dining areas, and storage spaces to organise their daily activities. Students at West Tower Melbourne Quarter can use the theatre/cinema room for a movie night with friends. Pet-friendly policies and dog washing facilities are perfect if you wish to reside with your pets. If you follow a healthy lifestyle and prioritise fitness and recreation, you can use the fully equipped gym present at the property. The game room is one of the communal spaces for those with a competitive spirit. These spaces help students maintain a balance between academics and downtime.
- Property services include air conditioning as well. Community events help residents at the property engage socially. Waste stations and parcel lockers are some of the super amenities. Parking options are available on-site. Outdoor features include a BBQ/picnic area and barbeque grills. These spaces at West Tower Melbourne Quarter allow students to step out of routine and use shared spaces for relaxation or social interaction. Security at the West Tower Melbourne Quarter is provided through a concierge desk and an intercom for connected staff, along with the digital concierge. The accessible facilities make living easy for students. The security cameras, onsite management, and on-site reception (operated during business hours) keep the property under surveillance at all times. The property services also include direct train and tram access, which makes commuting easy. So connectivity to the city and nearby neighborhoods is easy.
Nearby places
- West Tower Melbourne Quarter student accommodation places students in a highly-accessible locality with spectacular city views. Nearby academic institutions include Greenwich English College, Central Queensland University, and Analytics Institute of Australia. Students looking for student accommodation near Melbourne City College often look for options in this area.
- When staying here at West Tower Melbourne Quarter, daily essentials are very easy to manage. Nearest pharmacies, Chemist Warehouse Spencer Street and Priceline Pharmacy Docklands, provide quick access to healthcare products just a short walk away. Hospitals such as Royal Melbourne Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne are within reach for medical support. Supermarkets such as Woolworths Spencer Street and Coles Docklands support routine shopping. The property is located in one of the safest suburbs in Melbourne for students, so you don't have to worry much about your safety.
- Residents of West Tower Melbourne Quarter can visit the best cafés in Melbourne, like Higher Ground Melbourne and Industry Beans Melbourne, which are often visited by students for study sessions or just catching up with friends. Restaurants such as Chin Chin Melbourne and The Hardware Société offer great food options. Some of the best clubs in Melbourne, like The Boatbuilders Yard and Platform 28, are some of the local favourites. Outdoor areas include Docklands Park and Batman Park for downtime. Students at the property can also visit the State Library Victoria and Docklands Library for focused academic work. Tourist landmarks such as Crown Melbourne and Eureka Skydeck, located just a few minutes away, complete the city's wholesome experience. The West Tower Melbourne Quarter reviews highlight the property’s great connectivity, which makes the whole experience extremely easy.
Commute
- West Tower Melbourne Quarter student accommodation's location connects residents directly to the nearest transportation network. Bus stops include MCEC (7-minute walk away) and Skybus Coach terminal/Spencer St (11-minute walk away). For a Docklands/Melbourne CBD property, trams are arguably the most important daily transit option for students, and the property at 648 Flinders St is within or adjacent to Melbourne's free tram zone. Southern Cross Railway Station is just 5-minute walk away, and the Southern Cross Station Coach Terminal is a 13-minute walk away. The Melbourne Airport is the nearest airport. This airport is accessible via a direct route, along with Skybus connections from West Tower Melbourne Quarter Melbourne.
Rooms & prices
Choose a room to enquire about it directly.
17 room options
3 photosStudio Furnished
StudioAvailable- 1 bedroom
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Double Bed · Tables and chairs · Blinds · Dishwasher · Fridge
Enquire for this roomA$700 / wk

1 Bed Bath + Study Nook (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$715 / wk

1 Bed Bath + Study Desk (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$745 / wk
3 photos1 Bed Bath with Study Desk (F)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$785 / wk

1 Bed Bath Apartment (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Full Sized Oven · Induction Cooktop · 433L Fridge · Dishwasher · Microwave
Enquire for this roomA$795 / wk

2 Bed 1 Bath + Study Desk (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$820 / wk

1 Bed 1 bath Apartment (F)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$875 / wk
3 photos2 Bed 2 Bath (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$885 / wk

2 Bed 1 Bath (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$910 / wk

2 Bed 2 Bath + 2 x Study Nook (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$965 / wk

2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment (F)
ApartmentAvailable- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Enquire for this roomA$1,165 / wk

3 Bed 2 Bath (UF)
ApartmentAvailable- Shared bathroom
- 3 bedrooms
- Move in 21 Oct 2026
- 42 weeks
Built-in Wardrobes · Floorboards · Island Bench · Full-sized Oven · Induction Cooktop
Enquire for this roomA$1,740 / wk
3 photos1 Bed 1 Bath + Study Nook (F)
ApartmentFully booked- Private bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Ask about availabilityA$815 / wk

2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment (F)
ApartmentFully booked- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Ask about availabilityA$850 / wk

2 Bed 1 Bath + Study Desk (F)
ApartmentFully booked- Shared bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Ask about availabilityA$960 / wk

2 Bed 2 Bath + Study Nook (UF)
ApartmentFully booked- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Ask about availabilityA$965 / wk
3 photos2 Bed 2 Bath + Study Nook (F)
ApartmentFully booked- Private bathroom
- 2 bedrooms
- 42 weeks
Bed · Desk · Blinds · Balcony · Fire Alarm
Ask about availabilityA$1,090 / wk
Amenities
21 facilities confirmed for this residence.
Essentials
- Wi-Fi
- Fully furnished
- Private bathroom
Living & social
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Study space
- Cinema room
- Games room
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Health & wellbeing
- Gym
Safety & security
- 24/7 security
- CCTV
Services
- Bike storage
- Parking
- Community events
- Parcel room
- Lift
- Accessible rooms
- Pet friendly
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- Non-Student Permitted
- Concierge desk
- Intercom
- Digital Concierge
- Accessible Facilities
- Security Cameras
- Onsite Management
- On Site Reception (Operated During Business Hours)
- Air conditioning
- Train Access
- Tram Access
- Public Transport Close By
- Community Events
- Waste Station
- Parcel Lockers
- BBQ/Picnic area
- Barbeque Grills
- Elevators
- High speed internet access
- Lobby
- Free Bicycle Storage
- Theatre / Cinema room
- WIFI building wide
- Study Rooms
- Dining Room
- Storage Areas
- Dog Washing Facilities
- Pet Friendly
- Podcast Studio
- Cafe & Restaurant
- Exercise Gym
- Games Room
- Indoor Virtual Golf
- Parking
Ratings & reviews
This residence has no published ratings yet. Our advisors speak with residents and can tell you what living here is really like.
Who lives here
Share of recent residents.
Students from
- Indian
- 25%
- Saudi Arabian
- 17%
- Singaporean
- 13%
- Cambodian
- 8%
- Hong Kong/Hong Kongese
- 8%
Popular with students at
- RMIT University City Campus42%
- The University of Melbourne26%
- Monash College City Campus11%
- Monash University (Caulfield Campus)11%
- Monash University (Clayton Campus)11%
Location
648 Flinders St, Docklands VIC 3000, Australia
Nearby
- Higher Education Leadership Institute0.17 mi
- West Melbourne Institute of Technology0.18 mi
- city center0.9 mi
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648 Flinders St, Docklands VIC 3000, Australia, Docklands, Australia
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Payment
Booking Deposit
- For 26-27 AY:
- A booking deposit equal to two weeks’ rent is required at the time of signing the lease to secure the property.
Security Deposit
- For 26-27 AY:
- You are also required to pay a bond (equivalent to 4 weeks rent) before checking in.
Cancellation
No Place No Pay
- For 26-27 AY:
- If you are denied an offer from your education provider, you may still be eligible for the "No Offer – No Pay!" option. To qualify, you must notify the property in writing within 24 hours of receiving your decision notice and provide the required supporting evidence as outlined above.
- Note: a cancellation fee of between one (1) to four (4) weeks’ rent applies.
No Visa No Pay
- If a student is not successful in receiving a visa to study in Australia before the commencement of the lease start date:
- The student must submit a written cancellation request via email to the property where the booking is held.
- The request must be submitted within 24 hours of receiving notification from the Department of Home Affairs.
- The student must attach the visa refusal email from the Department of Home Affairs.
- Upon verification, the lease agreement will be cancelled without penalty.
- If cancellation occurs after the commencement of the lease due to visa refusal:
- The student must submit a written termination request via email to the property.
- The request must be submitted within 24 hours of receiving notification from the Department of Home Affairs.
- The student must provide the visa refusal email from the Department of Home Affairs.
- The Property Manager will review the request and decide whether lease termination is approved.
Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions
- If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.
University Course Cancellation/Modification
- If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.
Deferring Studies
- If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.
House rules
Room allocation
- Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.
Check in guide
- Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.
- In case of any questions or queries, please feel free to contact the team, and our team will assist to ensure a smooth check-in process.
Renewal policy
- Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.
Early check in policy
- Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.
Questions about this residence
How much does West Tower, Melbourne Quarter, Melbourne cost?
Rooms start from A$700 / wk across studio and apartment options. Prices vary by room type and tenancy length.
How long can I stay?
Tenancies here run 42 weeks.
When can I move in?
The earliest move-in date listed is 21 Oct 2026. Dates can differ by room, so ask us to confirm the one you want.
Where is West Tower, Melbourne Quarter, Melbourne?
West Tower, Melbourne Quarter, Melbourne is at 648 Flinders St, Docklands VIC 3000, Australia. It is 0.17 mi from Higher Education Leadership Institute.





