Student Accommodation near University Of South Australia

The University of South Australia (UniSA) was established in 1991 through the merger of the South Australian Institute of Technology and campuses of the South Australian College of Advanced Education. Its institutional history went much further back, with roots including the South Australian School of Art, established in 1856, and the School of Mines and Industries, Adelaide, established in 1889.

UniSA became known for industry-linked and practice-based teaching and was a founding member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN). Its academic areas included business, STEM, creative, clinical and health sciences, and justice and society.

Before the merger, UniSA had approximately 34,878 students in 2023, making it the largest university in Australia by domestic enrolment at that time. Its student population also included a substantial international community.

The major institutional change came on 29 January 2026, when UniSA merged with the University of Adelaide to establish Adelaide University. The new institution launched with approximately 70,000 students. Consequently, the UniSA name may still appear in older accommodation listings, documents, maps, and other transitional material, but current students are enrolled under the combined Adelaide University structure.

Former UniSA Campuses

The former UniSA estate covered both metropolitan and regional locations:

Former UniSA location	Academic/location context	Current position
City West	Adelaide North Terrace precinct	Integrated into Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus
City East	Adelaide North Terrace precinct	Integrated into Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus
Mawson Lakes	STEM-focused campus	Now part of Adelaide University
Magill	Education and social sciences	Now part of Adelaide University
Whyalla	Regional campus	Now part of Adelaide University
Mount Gambier	Regional campus	Now part of Adelaide University

Students should therefore establish the location of their current course before searching for accommodation. A student studying in Adelaide's central city has a completely unique accommodation search from someone attached to a former regional campus.

For students specifically searching for UniSA student accommodation, the former City West area is particularly relevant because of its central position within Adelaide's North Terrace precinct.

Student life around the former University of South Australia campuses has changed structurally since the January 2026 merger, but the central Adelaide location remains useful for students choosing where to live. The former City West campus sits within the North Terrace precinct, close to the CBD, parklands, markets, entertainment venues, and public transport.

Students now participate within Adelaide University's wider student community. Some clubs, societies, and activities may still retain links to their former UniSA identity during the transition, but current students should check the university's latest information for active organisations and services.

Student Associations And Societies

The former University of South Australia Student Association (USASA) was responsible for student representation, clubs, societies, advocacy, and welfare support. Following the merger, USASA joined with YouX, the University of Adelaide's student union, to form the Adelaide University Student Association (AUSA) in January 2026.

Students can now access the broader club and society structure under AUSA. Groups associated with the former UniSA community include the UniSA Business Society, UniSA Health Students' Association, and UniSA International Students' Association.

For students arriving from overseas, student societies can be particularly useful during the first few weeks. They offer opportunities to meet other students, take part in activities, and build social connections outside the classroom.

Sports And Fitness

UniSA Sport previously operated fitness facilities at the City West and City East campuses and supported club sport across different sporting codes. Sports and recreation now sit within Adelaide University's broader student environment following the merger.

Students should check the current university arrangements for access to gyms, sporting facilities, clubs, and organised activities, as facilities and membership structures may have changed since the former UniSA system was replaced.

Adelaide's parks and open spaces also give students alternatives to organised campus sport. The city's parklands surround the central area, making walking, running, and cycling practical options for students living near the city campuses.

Nightlife And Socialising

The former City West campus is very close to central Adelaide's main entertainment areas. Hindley Street runs immediately alongside the city campus precinct and has a concentration of bars, clubs, restaurants, and other evening venues.

Students looking for more dining and evening options can head towards Rundle Street and the East End, while North Adelaide has smaller pubs and cafes across the parklands.

Living in Adelaide CBD / City West also means students can return from many central venues on foot rather than arranging a longer journey back to an outer suburb. Students should still take normal precautions when travelling late at night.

University events add another layer to the social calendar. O-Week, club showcases, markets, and other student activities can help new students become familiar with the wider Adelaide University community.

Shopping And Markets

The Adelaide Central Market is one of the most useful destinations for students living around the former City West campus. It is within walking distance of central Adelaide and offers fresh produce, groceries, prepared food, and ingredients from different cuisines.

The nearby Chinatown precinct adds further food and grocery choices, particularly for students looking for Asian ingredients and restaurants.

For general retail shopping, Rundle Mall is Adelaide's principal shopping precinct and is also within walking distance of the central campuses. Students therefore have access to groceries, everyday shopping, and larger retail stores without needing to travel to the outer suburbs for every purchase.

Culture and Events

Adelaide has a strong festival calendar, which gives students plenty of cultural activities throughout the year. Events such as the Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide bring performances, music, art, and other programming into venues across the city and surrounding areas.

The Adelaide Entertainment Centre is also accessible by tram and hosts concerts, performances, and other major events.

Students living close to the city campuses can also reach Adelaide's galleries, theatres, exhibitions, and other cultural venues using walking routes and public transport. The central location therefore has advantages beyond the daily university commute.

Healthcare and Student Support

The former UniSA student support structure has moved into the Adelaide University system following the merger. Students should check the current university website for information about medical services, counselling, wellbeing support, accessibility services, and other forms of student assistance.

International students must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their student visa. Healthcare arrangements should be checked before arrival, particularly if you take regular medication or need access to specific medical services.

Students should also keep the contact details for their accommodation provider and university support services readily available during their first few weeks in Adelaide.

Safety

Adelaide's central campuses are located in an urban area; thus, students should take typical care when going after dark. Keep to widely travelled roads, watch your valuables and be extra careful while returning late at night from the nightlife areas.

Lodging providers may have their own security measures, access systems or after-hours procedures. These vary from property to property; therefore, students should examine the specific household before signing a contract.

You should also review current student information at Adelaide University for university-specific security services and emergency contacts.

Adelaide has a relatively compact central area, making University of South Australia accommodation so students can live within walking distance of the city campuses or move into nearby inner suburbs and use buses, trams, or bicycles.

The areas below are based on the former City West campus as the central reference point.

Adelaide CBD / City West

Postcode: SA 5000
Distance to former City West campus: 0–1 km
Approximate walking time: 2–15 minutes
Indicative shared-room rent: AU$220–320/week

Adelaide CBD and City West are the closest choices for students who want their accommodation within walking distance of the former UniSA campus. North Terrace is at the centre of Adelaide's educational and cultural precinct, while the CBD provides residents with immediate access to shops, restaurants, public transport, and other city facilities.

Hindley Street is also nearby, giving students access to Adelaide's major evening entertainment area. Adelaide Central Market is within the broader city area, while the compact street layout makes many routine journeys possible without public transport.

The main drawback is cost. Central accommodation can carry a premium compared with some of the surrounding suburbs. The estimate for a shared room is around AU$220–320 per week.

Best suited to: Students who prioritise a short commute and want to live directly in the city.

North Adelaide

Postcode: SA 5006
Distance to former City West campus: Around 2 km
Approximate journey: Around 20 minutes on foot or a short bus ride
Indicative shared-room rent: AU$230–330/week

North Adelaide sits just across the parklands from the CBD. It has a more residential character than the city centre, with heritage villas, established streets, cafes, and local businesses.

The approximately 2 km distance keeps the former City West campus within walking distance or a short public transport ride. Students who want to live close to the city without being directly surrounded by CBD activity may find North Adelaide a useful middle ground.

Best suited to: Students looking for a quieter residential base while remaining close to the city campuses.

Hindmarsh

Postcode: SA 5007
Distance to former City West campus: Approximately 3 km
Transport: Bus or tram
Indicative shared-room rent: AU$200–300/week

Hindmarsh is an inner-western suburb with a buzzing, multicultural food scene and lots of places to go out and be entertained. The Adelaide Entertainment Center is located in the vicinity, giving the neighbourhood another large venue.

It is also among the cheaper options on the list provided. Shared rooms are estimated at around AU$200–300 a week, making Hindmarsh worth considering for students managing their lodging budget.

The roughly 3km trip to central Adelaide may be handled by students with sessions focused around North Terrace, especially with public transport links.

So if you want to save money on rent, and don’t mind living a bit further away from campus, then Hindmarsh is a sensible alternative for Unisa accommodation.

Best for: Students on a budget who want to be in the city center and have easy access to public transport.

Bowden

Postcode: SA 5007
Distance to former City West campus: Around 2.5 km
Transport: Tram
Indicative shared-room rent: AU$240–340/week

Bowden is a newer urban development with apartment buildings and planned residential spaces. Compared with older inner-western suburbs, its housing stock tends to be more recent.

The suburb is around 2.5 km from the former City West campus and has tram access into the city. This makes it relevant for students who prefer apartment living and want a relatively direct public transport connection to North Terrace.

The shared-room estimate is AU$240–340 per week, placing Bowden slightly above Hindmarsh and Thebarton.

Best suited to: Students who prefer newer apartment developments and tram access.

Thebarton

Postcode: SA 5031
Distance to former City West campus: roughly 3 km
Transport: Tram or bus
Indicative shared-room rent: AU$210–310/week

Thebarton combines residential areas with industrial and institutional uses and is home to other tertiary campuses. Its location close to central Adelaide gives it a student-orientated character without putting residents directly in the CBD.

Shared rooms are estimated at AU$210–310 per week. That makes Thebarton one of the lower-priced inner-city options in the area.

Its tram and bus connections also make travelling to the former City West campus relatively straightforward.

Best suited to: Students looking for lower-cost housing within a few kilometres of central Adelaide.

Comparing the Main Areas

Area	Distance to former City West campus	Approx. weekly shared-room rent	Main advantage
Adelaide CBD / City West	0–1 km	AU$220–320	Shortest commute
North Adelaide	~2 km	AU$230–330	Quieter residential setting
Hindmarsh	~3 km	AU$200–300	Lower-cost inner-west option
Bowden	~2.5 km	AU$240–340	Newer apartment stock
Thebarton	~3 km	AU$210–310	Affordable location with public transport

Budget and Premium Picks

Students focused primarily on rent should compare Hindmarsh and Thebarton first. Their shared-room ranges begin at AU$200 and AU$210 per week, respectively, below the starting figures for the other listed areas.

Students who prefer newer housing can look towards Bowden, where the range is approximately AU$240–340 per week. The higher starting point reflects the area's newer apartment stock.

Adelaide CBD / City West is the best choice for students who value being close to campus. Its main benefit is the short daily journey rather than a lower rent.

Adelaide is generally less expensive than Australia's largest capital cities, although the amount a student spends will depend heavily on rent, food choices, transport, and social activities.

For a single student, the estimate for regular weekly expenses excluding rent is approximately AU$270–400.

Expense	Estimated weekly cost
Groceries and food	AU$90–140
Transport	AU$25–35
Household bills	AU$35–55
Socialising and going out	AU$50–85
Mobile subscription	AU$15–25
Course costs	AU$10–20
Estimated total excluding rent	AU$270–400

Groceries and Food

A student can expect to spend around AU$90–140 per week on groceries and food. Students living around the city campuses have access to Adelaide Central Market and Chinatown, where there are grocery retailers, fresh produce, food outlets, and international ingredients.

Actual spending will depend on how much you cook at home and how frequently you eat out. Sharing grocery purchases with housemates can also change individual weekly costs.

Transport

The estimate for transport is approximately AU$25–35 per week for a five-day commuter using an Adelaide Metro metroCARD.

Students living in Adelaide CBD or City West may spend less because they can complete many daily journeys on foot. Students living farther out will need to account for regular tram or bus travel.

The compact city layout makes accommodation distance particularly relevant to the transport budget. A slightly higher rent within walking distance may sometimes reduce weekly transport expenditure.

Household Bills

Students sharing a house or apartment should allow approximately AU$35–55 per week for their share of electricity, gas, and internet.

This is an estimate rather than a fixed charge. Actual bills depend on the property, number of residents, utility usage, and whether any services are included within the accommodation contract.

Socialising

The estimate provided for socialising and going out is AU$50–85 per week, which should be enough for pocket money. Adelaide is centrally located so students will not have to travel far to get to restaurants, entertainment venues, markets, festivals and other activities.

This is one area where personal habits may make a huge difference, as students who eat out often or go to paid events might see their spending go up fast.

Course and Cell Phone Costs

The average prepaid or SIM-only mobile plan is expected to cost between $15 and $25 a week or about $65 to $100 a month.

Spent over the year, the cost of textbooks and other needed materials brings course-related expenses to about AU$10–20 a week. Actual course requirements may vary, and students should check their programme before setting a fixed budget.

Student Visa Financial Capacity

International students should distinguish their actual Adelaide budget from the Australian Government's Student visa (subclass 500) financial-capacity requirement.

The benchmark is AU$29,710 per year, equivalent to approximately AU$571 per week when averaged across the year. This figure is a visa-eligibility benchmark rather than a prediction of what every student will spend each week.

Accommodation is a major part of the overall calculation, so students should assess the visa benchmark alongside their actual rent and living expenses rather than treating AU$571 as a fixed weekly spending allowance.

For students searching for UniSA accommodation, the former UniSA identity should therefore be treated as a useful reference to the institution's previous structure, while the actual accommodation decision should be based on the current Adelaide University campus and course location.

If you are a student looking for accommodation near Unisa, you will find a choice of room options available, mostly varying in privacy, shared facilities and weekly price. The best choice depends on the amount of personal space you require and whether you are comfortable sharing a living space with other students.

Studio Apartments

A studio is a one-room apartment that contains the sleeping area, living space and kitchen. And a private bathroom.

Of all the room categories described here, studios are the most private. You don't have to share a kitchen, lounge or bathroom with flatmates, yet the small layout means your living, sleeping and cooking rooms are all in the same space.

They usually sit towards the higher end of the accommodation price range, so they make more sense for students whose budget allows them to pay more for independence.

Private Room

A private room gives you your own bedroom within a shared apartment or flat. The room is generally furnished, while facilities such as the kitchen and living room are shared with other residents. Depending on the property, the bathroom may also be shared.

This arrangement offers a useful middle ground. You retain a private bedroom while still having access to communal spaces where you can interact with other students. It is generally less expensive than a studio.

En-Suite Room

An en suite is a form of private room with a bathroom attached to the bedroom. Flatmates share the kitchen and living areas.

For students who want their own bathroom without paying for an entirely self-contained studio, an en suite can be a suitable compromise. It gives you more privacy than a standard private room while retaining the shared-apartment setup.

Shared Room

A shared room places two or more students in the same bedroom, commonly with separate beds or bunk beds. Kitchen, living, and bathroom facilities are also shared.

This is generally the most economical room type. It can suit students who are comfortable with communal living and want to keep accommodation costs as low as possible. The reduced rent comes with less personal space, so students should consider their sleeping habits, study requirements, and comfort with sharing a bedroom.

Entire Place

An entire place means renting a complete apartment or house, either alone or with a group of friends. Depending on the property, it may contain several bedrooms, a kitchen, living areas, and multiple bathrooms.

The arrangement provides residents greater control over their home and household routines. Splitting the rent between several people can also make a larger property more manageable on a per-person basis. The responsibilities are greater too, as residents have to manage utilities, household upkeep, and lease arrangements.

Room Type Comparison

Room type	Private bedroom	Private bathroom	Shared living/kitchen	Relative cost
Shared Room	No	No	Yes	Lowest
Private Room	Yes	Usually shared	Yes	Moderate
En-Suite Room	Yes	Yes	Yes	Moderate–High
Studio Flat	Yes	Yes	No	Higher
Entire Place	Depends	Depends	Depends	Higher overall

Purpose-built student accommodation can contain several of these formats within the same residence. Facilities, furnishings, utility inclusions, and contract terms vary between properties, so students should review the individual listing before booking.

The following properties are located in Adelaide and are positioned around the former UniSA City West campus, which is now part of Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus. They are therefore relevant to students whose current studies are based in the central Adelaide precinct.

Property	Distance from former City West campus	Approx. journey	Starting price
UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide	0.14 km	1 min walk/transit	AU$340/week
Scape Adelaide Central	0.43 km	2 min walk/transit	AU$299/week
The Switch Adelaide	0.65 km	8 min walk / 2 min drive	AU$419/week
Scape Adelaide University	0.80 km	10 min walk/transit	AU$302/week
Yugo Adelaide City	1.09 km	15 min walk/transit	AU$349/week
Scape Waymouth	1.35 km	16 min walk/transit	AU$269/week

UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide

Distance: 0.14 km
Approximate journey: 1 minute on foot or by transit
Starting price: AU$340/week

UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide is among the closest accommodation options. At approximately 140 metres from the former City West campus, it puts students within a very short daily journey of the North Terrace precinct.

The starting price is AU$340 per week. Students comparing it with cheaper properties should consider the value of its extremely short commute alongside the room type and inclusions attached to the quoted rate.

Scape Adelaide Central

Distance: 0.43 km
Approximate journey: 2 minutes on foot or by transit
Starting price: AU$299/week

Scape Adelaide Central is around 430 metres from the former City West campus. The starting price of AU$299 per week makes it one of the lower-priced options in this group while retaining a central location.

For students who want to walk to campus and keep weekly accommodation costs below some of the other city properties, this is one of the options worth comparing.

The Switch Adelaide

Distance: 0.65 km
Approximate journey: 8 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car
Starting price: AU$419/week

The Switch Adelaide is approximately 650 metres from the former City West campus. The journey at around eight minutes on foot or two minutes by car.

Its AU$419 starting price places it above the other properties listed so far, so students should compare the specific room format and facilities against their budget before choosing it.

Scape Adelaide University

Distance: 0.8 km
Approximate journey: 10 minutes on foot or by transit
Starting price: AU$302/week

Scape Adelaide University is around 800 metres from the former City West campus. At approximately AU$302 per week, it sits close to Scape Adelaide Central.

The property offers students a location within walking range of the city campus while keeping the starting rent below several other central options.

Yugo Adelaide City

Distance: 1.09 km
Approximate journey: 15 minutes on foot or by transit
Starting price: AU$349/week

Yugo Adelaide City is approximately 1.09 km from the former City West campus. The journey time is around 15 minutes on foot or by public transport.

Its starting price of AU$349 per week places it between several of the lower-priced Scape properties and The Switch Adelaide.

Scape Waymouth

Distance: 1.35 km
Approximate journey: 16 minutes on foot or by transit
Starting price: AU$269/week

Scape Waymouth is the farthest property from the former City West campus among these six, at approximately 1.35 km. Despite that distance, the walking or transit journey is around 16 minutes.

Its AU$269 weekly starting price is the lowest among the six properties listed in this section. That combination of price and distance makes it an important comparison for students looking to control accommodation costs without moving far from the city campus.

Students should still check current availability, room type, contract length, and inclusions because starting prices can differ from the price of a specific room.

Students searching for affordable Unisa student housing have several options within walking or short public transport distance of the former City West campus.

The lowest prices begin at AU$300 per week, although the cheapest option is not necessarily the best choice for every student. Room configuration, facilities, bills, lease terms, and distance all affect the actual value of an accommodation option.

Property	Distance from former City West campus	Approx. journey	Starting price
Scape Waymouth	1.35 km	16 min walk/transit	AU$269/week
Scape Adelaide Central	0.43 km	2 min walk/transit	AU$299/week
Scape Adelaide University	0.80 km	10 min walk/transit	AU$302/week
UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide	0.14 km	1 min walk/transit	AU$340/week
Yugo Adelaide City	1.09 km	15 min walk/transit	AU$349/week

Scape Waymouth

At AU$269 per week, Scape Waymouth has the lowest starting price among the accommodation options in this comparison. It is approximately 1.35 km from the former City West campus, with an estimated 16-minute walk or transit journey.

The property is therefore worth considering for students who want to remain within the central Adelaide area while keeping rent lower than several alternatives.

Scape Adelaide Central

Scape Adelaide Central starts from AU$299 per week and is approximately 430 metres from the former City West campus.

The short distance means students may be able to walk to classes rather than pay for daily public transport. That can matter when calculating the actual weekly cost of living.

Scape Adelaide University

With a starting price of AU$302 per week, Scape Adelaide University is only slightly more expensive than Scape Adelaide Central. Its approximately 800-metre distance from campus still keeps the daily journey relatively short.

Students comparing the two should look at room type, availability, facilities, and contract terms rather than making the decision on the AU$3 weekly price difference alone.

UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide

UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide starts from AU$340 per week and is approximately 0.14 km from the former City West campus.

The higher starting rent is offset to some extent by the extremely short distance. Students who value a walkable commute may consider this worth comparing with properties that cost less but sit farther away.

Yugo Adelaide City

Yugo Adelaide City starts from AU$349 per week and sits approximately 1.09 km from the former City West campus. The walking or transit journey is around 15 minutes.

It is therefore more expensive than the two Scape properties at the lower end of this list, but it remains within a distance that makes a daily walk possible for many students.

Assessing Accommodation Value

The phrase accommodation near University of South Australia can refer to properties around the former UniSA campus even though the institution has now become part of Adelaide University. Students should use the current campus location when checking a listing.

The most useful comparison is the total weekly cost:

Accommodation rent + utilities + transport + other regular expenses = actual weekly housing budget.

A room that costs AU$20 less each week may require additional transport spending if it is farther away. Conversely, paying slightly more for a property within walking distance may reduce daily travel costs.

Students should also check whether internet, electricity, water, heating, furnishings, and other charges are included before comparing advertised prices.

The same principle applies to off-campus and purpose-built student accommodation in Adelaide. A lower headline rent does not necessarily translate into a lower total cost once bills and commuting are included.

Adelaide's relatively compact central area makes commuting manageable for students living near the former City West campus. Walking is often enough for students in the CBD, while buses and trams connect the surrounding suburbs with the North Terrace precinct.

Walking

Students living in Adelaide CBD / City West can generally reach the former City West campus on foot. The area estimate places accommodation in this zone approximately 0–1 km from campus, with walking journeys of around 2–15 minutes.

North Adelaide is around 2 km away and can be reached in approximately 20 minutes on foot.

Walking can also reduce transport spending. Students who live close enough to walk to classes may only need public transport for longer journeys around Adelaide.

Buses and Trams

Adelaide Metro operates the city's bus and tram network. The tram route along North Terrace is particularly relevant to students around the city campuses.

Students living in Hindmarsh, around 3 km away, can use bus or tram services to reach the city. Bowden, around 2.5 km from the former City West campus, also has tram access. The short distances mean these suburbs remain practical choices for students who do not want to live directly in the CBD.

Students travelling from North Adelaide can walk or use a bus depending on their exact accommodation location.

Fares are generally paid through a metroCARD, with concession arrangements available to eligible students. Current fares and concession requirements should be checked before setting a weekly transport budget.

Cycling

Adelaide is relatively flat and has an established cycling network, making bicycles a practical commuting option for many students.

Routes include dedicated and shared cycling infrastructure such as the Veloway and city-to-coast routes. The suitability of a particular route will depend on where you live, so students should check the route between their accommodation and campus before relying on cycling as their primary commute.

Accommodation is also worth checking for secure bicycle storage. Not every residence will offer the same facilities.

Major Transport Hubs

Adelaide Railway Station

Adelaide Railway Station is close to the North Terrace precinct and serves Adelaide Metro train services to metropolitan areas.

The railway station is approximately 500–700 metres from the former City West campus. For students living in central Adelaide, the station is therefore within walking distance and can be useful for journeys to suburbs outside the immediate CBD.

Adelaide Parklands Terminal

The Adelaide Parklands Terminal is separate from Adelaide Railway Station and handles interstate rail services. Long-distance services, including The Ghan, The Overland, and Indian Pacific, depart from this terminal.

Students planning interstate travel should distinguish between the metropolitan railway station and the Parklands Terminal when planning their journey.

Airport Access

Adelaide Airport (ADL) is approximately 7 km from Adelaide CBD. There is no direct rail service to the airport.

Students can travel between the airport and city using bus services, including Adelaide Metro routes, the JetExpress shuttle, or rideshare and taxi services.

The airport's relatively short distance from central Adelaide makes it practical for international students to travel between their accommodation and the airport. Students should check current airport transport arrangements before travelling, as routes and services can change.

Public Transport And Travel Costs

Students using Adelaide public transport should factor regular travel into their accommodation budget. The weekly transport estimate is approximately AU$25–35 for a five-day commuter.

That figure can be lower for students who live within walking distance of the former City West campus. It can also rise for students who live farther from the city and travel frequently.

Students should review current Adelaide Metro fares and concession rules rather than relying on older prices. The exact cost depends on the student's eligibility, journey pattern, and current fare structure.

Choosing Accommodation Based On Your Commute

Distance from the former City West campus is a useful starting point, but the actual route matters just as much. Two properties at a similar distance can have different journey times depending on tram and bus connections.

Area	Approx. distance from former City West campus	Main commuting options
Adelaide CBD / City West	0–1 km	Walking
North Adelaide	~2 km	Walking or bus
Bowden	~2.5 km	Tram
Hindmarsh	~3 km	Tram or bus
Thebarton	~3 km	Tram or bus

Students searching for UniSA student accommodation should first establish which Adelaide University campus their current course uses. Former UniSA campuses are now part of the new university structure, so older accommodation pages may still use the UniSA name even when the current institutional arrangement has changed.

The same applies to searches for University of South Australia student accommodation. The phrase remains useful when searching for information connected to the former institution, but current students should verify the present campus, course location, and university services before making a decision.