Mattanya Student Residences

Mattanya is comprised of a group of four University owned residences situated in North Adelaide.

Mattanya residences

A fifteen minute walk to North Terrace campus and five minutes from the trendy Melbourne Street café and restaurant precinct, Mattanya offers comfortable, convenient and independent living in a quiet suburban location.

When you secure a place at Mattanya you will be allocated a room within a four or five bedroom residence, sharing a bathroom and the common living areas of the house with other University of Adelaide students.

Consider the exceptional value of an accommodation fee that includes access to a fully furnished dwelling, an unlimited wireless internet connection and all utilities (i.e. water, gas and electricity): with the flexibility of paying the accommodation fee over two instalments (April and September) directly to the University through the course of the year.

Accepting a place at Mattanya provides you with the following:

  • fully equipped kitchen complete with refrigerator/freezer, gas cook top, oven and microwave
  • comfortable air-conditioned living areas with TV, dining table, chairs and lounges
  • bedrooms that include a bed, desk, chair and wardrobe
  • a washing machine
  • unlimited wireless internet connectivity
  • access to a recreation room equipped with a TV and Foxtel connection for the exclusive use of all Mattanya residents
  • an outdoor courtyard and BBQ unit
  • free onsite car parking is available upon application and subject to availability

Offers for accommodation places in University of Adelaide managed student accommodation in second semester 2025 will be extended on a semester-based agreement to align with the transition of all University of Adelaide managed student accommodation being operated by Adelaide University effective 1 January 2026.


Students who are in residence across the University of Adelaide managed student accommodation portfolio in second semester 2025 will have the first opportunity to secure an accommodation place in Adelaide University managed student accommodation (The Village and Mattanya) for 2026 by meeting with our Accommodation Service team at scheduled information nights over the period Monday 21 July 2025 to 1 August 2025.


Should you require more information or wish to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the Accommodation Service by calling (08) 8313 5220 or emailing accommodation@adelaide.edu.au.

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  • 2025 accommodation fees

    Please note: fees listed are for a semester based agreement in second semester 2025 and represent a cost per person.

    Room option in a shared house
    Shared bathroom AUD $7,670*
    Refundable security deposit AUD $500

    *The accommodation fee includes the cost of all utilities (including unlimited wireless internet, water, gas and electricity).