Geelong Waterfront Accommodation
Geelong Waterfront Accommodation at a glance
In the heart of Geelong's CBD, our Waterfront Residence and Brougham House are located right near Deakin's Waterfront Campus and moments from Geelong's spectacular Eastern Beach.Trimester 3 Update
From the 14th NOV 2022 - 12 FEB 2023 our Waterfront precinct will be closed. Students are instead invited to live at our Waurn Ponds Campus over this time. For more info contact our team.
Everything you need at your fingertips
Immerse yourself into campus life and take advantage of our residential support services and exclusive residential programs.
Events
Enjoy a wide range of events run throughout the trimester such as Stand Up Paddle Boarding, guest speakers, study sessions, group fitness classes, open mic nights, food truck events, outdoor cinemas and more – all free!
Residential Ball
Attend our annual Residential Ball – this is the not-to-be missed event of the year involving members from our entire residential community
Get-to-know you program
Participate in our get-to-know you program at the start of the year featuring tailored activities and events to help you settle into residential life
Geelong offers a diverse, welcoming and inclusive community. You will immediately feel at home, provided with plenty of opportunities to meet new people and form close friendships.
Community Events
Your Residential Leaders will invite you to get involved in activities throughout the year so that you can meet your new floor or house mates and learn a few new skills along the way.
Community Meetings
Run monthly to keep you updated on upcoming events, activities and important information.
Tailored Living Learning environments:
These include quiet apartments, gender diverse, mature age, our health and post-graduate precinct.
You are provided with plenty of places to study, watch movies, and cook up a feast with your mates on the Waterfront rooftop or ground-floor outdoor area. Our amazing shared spaces include:
Study Areas
The perfect place to meet with others to study for your next assignment or exam or discuss your latest lecture.
Recreational Facilities
A large rooftop recreational common room with pool tables, table tennis and theatre room for movie nights. You’ll be entertained for hours with a choice of Foxtel, Stan, Netflix and Disney+.
Cook up a Storm
Make the most of Waterfront’s rooftop BBQ facilities for a communal cook-up and catch-up.
Looking for a city experience with a community feel? Set in the heart of the Geelong CBD, Brougham House offers the conveniences of CBD living, with state-of-the-art facilities and stunning views across the bay.
Choice
Brougham College comprises of two iconic buildings in Geelong - Brougham House and T & G House.
Local Activities
Always wanted to try a new sport? Arts and crafts? Volunteer in your local community? Now is your chance by making the most of our community connections and local attractions.
Location
Deakin Waterfront campus is a 2-minute walk from the Geelong CBD with its diverse range of shopping, cafes and nightlife.
At Waterfront you’ll also have close connections with our Waurn Ponds Campus residents.
Inter Res Sports
You’ll have the chance to represent your college in our annual football match and other sporting competitions throughout the year.
Blood Donation Challenge
Roll up your sleeve each trimester to donate blood and save lives whilst competing for top prize.
Show your pride
Each college has its own set of merch so you can show off your college pride!
MAKE YOUR MOVE TO GEELONG WATERFRONT
Book a tour
Would you like to take a tour of our accommodation at Deakin? Contact our team.
Explore what life is like on res
Campus facilities & Services
Parking
All-day on-campus parking is available for students and staff for just $6.40 and while there are plenty of spaces, they're in high demand especially in the first six weeks of Trimesters 1 and 2. Make sure you've got a parking permit – the enforcement officers are particularly good at their jobs.
Food and Shopping
All our campuses have cafes, restaurants on site. Whether you're after some reading material, a new Deakin hoodie or a spot for lunch with friends, you'll find it at your local campus.
Health and Wellbeing
To support you succeed in your studies and make the most of university life. Deakin University has a range of services to help students stay healthy and safe – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Sport and Fitness
Sport has always been at the heart of Deakin, and is one of our greatest strengths. We have a variety of facilities across our campuses, including gyms, fitness classes, basketball courts and sports ovals.
