Regional and rural accommodation
Whether you're enrolled at a LIT regional campus, completing a placement or term with the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) or the Rural Clinical School of WA (RCSWA), or visiting a regional campus, this is your starting point.
Explore short and long-term accommodation options offering convenience, support, and a sense of community across Western Australia.
Albany campus
Albany is approximately 415 km southeast of Perth (a 4.5–5-hour drive or 1-hour flight). The city is beautifully situated between rolling hills, pristine beaches, and the Southern Ocean, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle without sacrificing access to essential services and amenities. Whether you're relocating for study, work, or research, Albany offers a unique blend of lifestyle benefits that make it a welcoming and inspiring place to live.
Inclusions
| Accommodation Provider | Utilities | Internet | Meals | Long Stay Friendly | Short Stay Friendly | Pricing Range |
| Advance Housing | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Contact provider |
| Mandala Ace Albany | Yes | Yes | Yes upon request | Yes | Yes | $132 per night to $159 per night |
| Merrifield Real Estate | No | No | No | Yes | No | Check listings |
Advanced Housing Student Accommodation in Albany
LIT has partnered up with Advance Housing that provides dedicated student accommodation facilities within the heart of Albany.
Student Accommodation offers independent living with the comfort of modern, fully furnished apartments and the flexibility to live your own way, while still being part of a student community – designed specifically for students!
Visit the Advance Housing website to find out more information and apply.
- Fully furnished - including semi-equipped kitchen and access to laundry facilities
- Ideally located in the heart of Albany
- Stable, high-speed internet on tap
- Enjoy peace of mind and privacy
- Welcoming communal spaces
Mandala Ace Albany
Comfortable, self-contained accommodation with Wi-Fi, free parking, and tailored rates for LIT students, staff, researchers and guests. Suitable for short visits or longer academic terms. Located in the historic town of Albany, just 2km from the Albany central business district at 314 Albany Hwy, Albany WA 6330.
Short Stay (1+ night)
Standard Room (1 Queen + 1 Single) from $149/night. Deluxe Room (1 Queen + 1 Single) from $159/night.
Long Stay (2+ nights)
Deluxe room: $132/night. Executive Queen Suite: $140/night. Executive King Suite: $140/night.
Or contact them directly to book: +61 (08) 9841 2911 or reservations@mandalaacealbany.com.au.
Merrifield Real Estate
Finding a rental can be challenging, but we're here to help! Merrifield Real Estate has partnered with LIT to support students in exploring the private rental market with confidence.
Merrifield offers a range of rental properties for students comfortable with independent living. Their partnership with LIT ensures a supportive experience.
Rental enquiries and viewings: rentals@merrifield.com.au or +61 (08) 9841 4022.
WA Centre for Rural Health
The Western Australian Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) is a University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) within LIT focused on improving rural, remote, and Aboriginal health through:
- Education
- Student Placement Support
- Research
- Community Service - WACRH supports clinical placements and accommodation for allied health and nursing students from all Australian universities, in various towns across the Midwest, Gascoyne and Pilbara regions.
Applying for Accommodation
To enhance the rural placement experience, WACRH can provide subsidised, fully furnished shared co-ed accommodation, cultural training, on country learning, community engagement opportunities, professional supervision, pastoral support and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Contact the relevant staff based on location to check availability and receive application instructions - you'll need an authorised code to complete your application.
General enquiries: admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au or +61 (08) 9956 0200.
Midwest placements: admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au. Pilbara placements: pilbara-admin-wacrh@uwa.edu.au.
Midwest
The Midwest region of WA covers nearly one-fifth of Western Australia and is known for its natural beauty, offering diverse attractions including the iconic Nature's Window and Pink Lake, along with historical sites, and cultural experiences.
With accommodation in Geraldton, Morawa and Mt. Magnet, students can experience the full range of a rural and remote lifestyle, with stretches of white shores, rugged gorges, wildflowers and scenic sand plains accompanied by friendly locals and a relaxed lifestyle.
Geraldton is part of the Noongar and Yamatji cultural regions. Students in the Midwest learn about their traditions, including their history, beliefs, and customs through the on country Miyarnuwimanha Cultural Orientation and Cultural Yarning sessions.
Geraldton
Geraldton offers a welcoming regional community with practical accommodation options and support for students completing placements in the area.
Mullewa
Mullewa offers a welcoming regional community with practical accommodation options and support for students completing placements in the area.
Mt. Magnet
Mt. Magnet offers a welcoming regional community with practical accommodation options and support for students completing placements in the area.
Gascoyne
Gascoyne offers a welcoming regional community with practical accommodation options and support for students completing placements in the area.
Carnarvon
Carnarvon offers a welcoming regional community with practical accommodation options and support for students completing placements in the area.
Pilbara
The Pilbara region offers a unique gateway to life and learning in remote Western Australia. With towns like Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, and Roebourne, the area blends rich cultural heritage, thriving industry, and stunning natural landscapes. Students and visitors gain first-hand experience in regional communities shaped by mining, Aboriginal culture, and coastal living, making the Pilbara a dynamic setting for education, exploration, and professional growth.
To assist students in accessing rural placements, WACRH provides fully furnished, co-ed shared accommodation in the following Pilbara towns:
Karratha
Karratha offers fully furnished, self-contained accommodation and a supportive base for students during their regional placement.
Roebourne
Roebourne offers fully furnished, self-contained accommodation and a supportive base for students during their regional placement.
Port Hedland
Port Hedland offers fully furnished, self-contained accommodation and a supportive base for students during their regional placement.
Newman
Newman offers fully furnished, self-contained accommodation and a supportive base for students during their regional placement.
Rural Clinical School of Western Australia
The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA) is a collaborative initiative between The University of Western Australia, The University of Notre Dame Australia, and Curtin University, established in 2002 to enhance healthcare delivery in rural and regional communities. RCSWA's commitment to rural health education plays a pivotal role in addressing workforce shortages and fostering sustainable healthcare solutions across the state.
Operating across 15 sites throughout Western Australia, RCSWA offers medical students immersive clinical placements in diverse settings, ranging from coastal towns to remote inland communities. Through these placements, students gain hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned rural clinicians, and opportunities to engage with local communities, all while contributing to the improvement of healthcare access and outcomes in underserved areas.
Great Southern
Located in the heart of the Great Southern, Albany is a vibrant coastal city offering a full suite of clinical training across hospital and community settings. Accommodation includes multiple properties with ensuite rooms, group living, and beachfront options - fully furnished, close to the hospital, and designed for long-stay placements.
Kimberley
The Kimberley is one of Australia's most remote and culturally rich regions, offering students unparalleled exposure to Indigenous health, tropical medicine, and rural general practice. Broome, Derby and Kununurra offer immersive clinical placements and furnished accommodation near clinical sites.
Pilbara
The Pilbara offers students a front-row seat to rural and remote medicine in a resource-rich, fast-growing region. Placements in Port Hedland and Karratha provide hands-on learning in regional hospitals, Aboriginal Medical Services, and emergency departments.
Midwest and Gascoyne
Spanning towns such as Geraldton and Carnarvon, the Midwest and Gascoyne region is known for its coastal beauty and tight-knit medical communities. Students engage in multidisciplinary training across GP clinics, hospitals, and outreach services.
Goldfields
Home to Kalgoorlie and Esperance, the Goldfields region offers students exposure to regional hospital care, Indigenous health, and emergency medicine across vast inland communities.
Wheatbelt
Northam and Narrogin form the core of placements in the Wheatbelt. Students live in shared accommodation and gain broad clinical exposure across general practice, aged care, emergency departments, and Aboriginal health settings.
South West
With placements in Busselton, Bunbury, Collie, and Warren Blackwood, the South West offers a diversity of rural clinical learning in some of Western Australia's most liveable towns.