ECU South West Student Village

The Student Village at ECU South West Campus (Bunbury) was completed in 2002. The complex combines the benefits of proximity to campus building and resources with a state of the art living environment. The modern facility makes students feel more like they are at home than on campus.

The Student Village Application Form and Information Sheet are available for download online.

The facility offers apartment-style living. Each unit has six bedrooms and three bathrooms. Each student shares bathroom facilities with only one other student.

There is a common living area featuring balconies overlooking a beautiful bushland setting. The common-area open plan kitchen has ample storage facilities, including two large refrigerator/freezers. The kitchen, dining, and living area are all open plan, which encourages a social environment. The dining/living area has couches, a dining set which seats six, and coffee table.

Each bedroom in the unit is supplied with a single bed frame and mattress, built in wardrobe and study area. The study area includes a student desk, chair, shelving, power points, telephone port and ethernet port.

There is a common BBQ area and laundry facility in the complex.

Below please find a floor plan of one of the units, along with our Student Village Office contact details and a list of frequently asked questions about student housing. All undergraduate students are housed in six bedroom units. Postgraduate students may be eligible for housing in one of the postgraduate units in the housing complex.

Applications for student housing are accepted throughout the year, and you may apply for a place in student housing before you are offered a place at the university. Housing is not available for students studying externally or part-time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a place in the Student Village?
Contact our Student Village Office and asked for an application package. The package includes Student Village information and an application form. You will have to provide photos and the application fee along with your completed for to the Student Housing office to secure your place on a waiting list.

Can I apply for a place in the Student Village if I haven't been accepted into a course yet?
Yes. The Student Village Administration Office accepts applications year round. If you are not a student at your time of application, your application will be considered after you have accepted an offer to study at ECU (usually in late January).

If I don't receive a placement in the Student Village or change my mind about living there after I have submitted my application, is the application fee refundable?
No.

How much is the rent for one room in a six bedroom apartment in student housing in Bunbury?
In 2007, weekly rent was $100. This includes GST, electricity, and water. It doesn't include telephone, moving expenses, food, bond, or cleaning. Please note that the rent charges vary from campus to campus and may increase over time. Please download the information sheet for the most current fee and rent information.

Can I bring my own furniture into the Student Village?
No. Furniture is provided in student housing, and the furniture provided by student housing my not be removed from the rooms or placed in storage by the student.

If my partner/child is not studying at ECU, can he/she stay with me in my room at the Student Village?
No. Student housing facilities are to be used solely for the students who have been offered places in the Student Village.

If my partner/child is an ECU student, can he/she stay with me in my room at Student Housing?
No. Each room in the Student Village is single student occupancy only.

For more information about the Student Village, visit our frequently asked questions page or contact:

Student Village at ECU South West
Robertson Drive, Bunbury WA 6230
Telephone: +61 8 9780 7756
Fax: +61 8 9780 7703
E-mail: southwest@ecu.edu.au