Living in Bend Of Islands
Bend Of Islands sits in Melbourne's East and is a practical base for international students. The closest major campus is La Trobe University (Bundoora) at roughly 75 minutes by public transport. Its socioeconomic decile of 9 out of 10 gives you a feel for the wider area before you commit to a lease.
Median rent
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Safety
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Affluence
9 /10
SEIFA socioeconomic decile
Region
East
Melbourne, Victoria
Commute to campus
These are estimated travel times by public transport from Bend Of Islands, useful as a first pass while you shortlist suburbs. Check live timetables before you sign anything.
- La Trobe University (Bundoora)75 minest.
- Deakin University (Burwood)78 minest.
- Swinburne University (Hawthorn)89 minest.
- Monash University (Clayton)93 minest.
- Monash University (Caulfield)100 minest.
- University of Melbourne (Parkville)105 minest.
- RMIT University (City)106 minest.
- Victoria University (Footscray)122 minest.
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