These leafy northern suburbs are ideal for students attending La Trobe University or RMIT Bundoora. They offer a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to nature, shared housing, and strong community support.
Public transport options and bike paths connect students to campus quickly. It’s a smart choice for those wanting affordability, space, and a quieter environment.
Close to Latrobe University and RMIT University Northern campus
14kms north-east of CBD
Free membership of Springthorpe Country Club
Hands-on foodies won’t want to miss the Bundoora Farmers Market in Bundoora Park. With over 35 stalls to choose from, this market is held the first Saturday of each month from 8 am till 1 pm. Think local fresh food straight from the grower, gourmet ice cream, jams and chutnies. Kingsbury Drive Community Market is held every Sunday in carpark 2 of LaTrobe Uni and here you’ll find delicious food, music, bricabrac, plants and flowers.
The Bundoora Netball and Sports Centre at RMIT hosts a Computer Market on the first Saturday of each month. For a stack of bargains of a different sort, visit Uni Hill Factory Outlet, open 7 days.
Art lovers are well catered for with the frequently changing exhibitions of contemporary, progressive art and sculpture at LUMA (LaTrobe University of Art) or take a tour of the Bundoora Homestead Art Centre with its art and craft exhibitions and workshops.
Recreation options abound – from LaTrobe Golf Course, with its greens, mini golf and BBQ areas, open seven days a week from 9 am to 9 pm to the flora and fauna of Gresswell Nature Reserve.
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