33Rooms available
UniLodge JCU Halls of Residence, Rotary International House
6.5 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
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- Gym
- Bike storage
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A$233/week
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Student accommodation in Townsville
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UniLodge JCU Halls of Residence - Burralga Yumba
6.3 mi from centre4 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +7 more
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A$283/week
32Rooms available
UniLodge JCU Halls of Residence, George Roberts Hall
6.8 mi from centre2 room types
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Gym
- Bike storage
- +5 more
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21Rooms available
UniLodge JCU Halls of Residence, Townhouses
6.5 mi from centre1 room type
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- Wi-Fi included
- Laundry
- Bike storage
- Parking
- +4 more
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About Townsville
Why students choose Townsville
Townsville sits in the dry tropics of north Queensland, which is a real distinction: the city gets a short violent wet season and then months of almost nothing, and cyclones are a seasonal fact rather than a rarity. James Cook University's campus is at Douglas, about twelve kilometres south west of the centre beside the hospital, and its marine biology is here because the Great Barrier Reef is offshore. Magnetic Island is twenty minutes by ferry and counts as a suburb for bus-fare purposes.
Douglas and Annandale hold the JCU campus and the hospital, which makes them the shortest commute and where most of the purpose-built rooms are. Hermit Park and Mundingburra sit between the campus and the city, older Queenslander houses on stumps, cheaper and well bussed. The city centre and South Townsville give you the Strand, the ferry terminal and the nightlife, with Castle Hill rising behind. Gulliver and Currajong are north west, residential and inexpensive. Kirwan and Thuringowa are further out, the lowest rents here and a longer bus. Magnetic Island is across the water, genuinely beautiful, and a ferry timetable rather than a road.
New to booking student accommodation?
Room types, what bills included really covers, when to book, and what to check if you are arriving from abroad.
Which Townsville room type fits your campus?
Managed rooms and apartments offer furnished, predictable accommodation, while shared houses can provide more space around Douglas and other suburbs. JCU students should prioritise the campus route.
Cooling, ventilation, flood exposure, furniture and utilities materially affect comfort and cost. Check transport carefully because distances are difficult without a car.
What should you confirm before booking in Townsville?
MoJO currently lists 4 Townsville student stays, with published prices from A$233/week. Compare total contract rent, included bills, deposit or bond, payment dates and travel to your exact campus. The headline price does not show the full commitment.
Confirm the room category, move-in condition, cancellation terms and guarantor requirements in writing. For a shared home, check the inventory, repairs, liability terms and how any deposit or bond is handled.
Top Townsville universities and campus links
Townsville's student population is anchored by James Cook University and CQUniversity Townsville. When choosing student accommodation in Townsville, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.
On each Townsville property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.
Best areas for students in Townsville
The best areas for student accommodation in Townsville include Douglas and Annandale, Hermit Park and Mundingburra, City centre and South Townsville, Gulliver and Currajong, and Kirwan. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.
If you are new to Townsville, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.
Cost of living for students in Townsville
The cost of student accommodation in Townsville typically starts from A$233/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Townsville typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Townsville rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Melbourne and Sydney: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some Australia universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.
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Universities in Townsville
- James Cook University
- CQUniversity Townsville
Popular neighbourhoods
- Douglas and Annandale
- Hermit Park and Mundingburra
- City centre and South Townsville
- Gulliver and Currajong
- Kirwan
- Magnetic Island
Getting around
Translink runs the buses on a go card and the routes between the city and the JCU campus take about twenty five minutes; check them against any address, because Townsville is spread out and walking between suburbs is not realistic in the heat. The city is flat apart from Castle Hill and there are cycleways along the Ross River and the Strand, though the humidity from November to March makes cycling a decision rather than a default. The airport is ten minutes from the centre with Brisbane under two hours, and the SeaLink ferry to Magnetic Island runs frequently from the breakwater.
Frequently asked questions
- Prices in Townsville typically start from A$233/week, depending on room type, location, and how early you book. Purpose-built student rooms with bills included are usually the best value overall, since utilities and WiFi are already priced in.
- For a September move-in, most students book their Townsville accommodation between May and August. Booking earlier gives you the widest choice on room type, floor, and price. For January or summer intakes, book two to three months ahead.
- Your contract is signed directly with the accommodation provider, not with HouseForStudents, and we list only recognised student accommodation operators. Listing details for our 4 Townsville properties come from the operator's own site and we re-check them regularly, but always confirm the price and the terms in writing with the provider before you pay. Ask the operator specifically whether your contract is a tenancy or a licence, because statutory deposit protection applies to tenancies and most purpose-built student accommodation is let on a licence.
- Purpose-built student accommodation in Townsville commonly includes electricity, water, heating, WiFi, and contents insurance in the weekly rate, but the package is set by each operator and is not the same everywhere. Ask the operator exactly what the rent covers, and what is charged on top, before you pay anything.
- Most Townsville PBSA properties accept either a UK-based guarantor, an international guarantor, or pay a one-time fee in lieu. If you cannot provide a guarantor, ask our team when you enquire and we will filter for properties that do not require one.
Prices and availability on this page were last checked on . Rooms and rents change often, so confirm both with the operator before you pay anything.