Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between living at Kev Carmody House and college?

While both options are located on campus, there are a few differences.

At Kev Carmody House, you’ll have your own bedroom with an ensuite. You will also have access to a communal kitchen, amazing common areas and lots of activities.

Being self-catered, Kev Carmody House is also ideal for students who want more independence.

Are cooking and cleaning included?

Kev Carmody House is for students wanting more independence. Residents cook, clean and do their own laundry.

Each residential floor has a shared break-out space for smaller snacks, making cups of tea and coffee or using a microwave. There is also a large gourmet communal kitchen on the ground floor where residents can cook their own meals. The kitchen includes lockers to keep cooking equipment, separate dry pantries, and a lockable fridge and freezer drawers for food storage. Kitchen packs containing pots, pans and other items are available to buy.

Your rent includes cleaning shared spaces, but private rooms are your responsibility. Cleaning extras are available to purchase. The onsite laundry costs $5 per wash and $5 per dry.

What does it cost to live at Kev Carmody House?

Rooms start from $339 per week for a standard room on a 12-month contract. A superior room offers more space for $371 per week. Six-month contracts are also available – just add $30 per week to these fees.

These fees include all your bills (including WiFi) and access to shared amenities.

What amenities are at Kev Carmody House?

So many! Kev Carmody House was designed to take student accommodation to a new level. You’ll have access to a games room, music room, podcast studio, maker space, cinema, gym and a rooftop pool deck.

Are there accessibility features?

Yes. Kev Carmody House offers rooms with wheelchair and other physical disability access at no extra cost. There are also hearing augmentation and vision impairment rooms available.

Common areas, including the kitchen and laundry facilities, have also been designed with accessibility in mind.

Is there parking?

Kev Carmody House does not offer on-site car parking facilities. Fortunately, the St Lucia campus has excellent public transport links by bus and ferry.

What is included in my room or apartment?

Your room at 48 Walcott Street includes a queen-size bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, sofa, TV and ensuite shower room.

Your apartment also includes a kitchen with a dishwasher, cooktop, fridge freezer and oven. And you will have your own washing machine and dryer, and a balcony.

Are cooking and cleaning included?

48 Walcott Street is for students wanting more independence. Residents cook, clean and do their own laundry.

What does it cost to live at 48 Walcott Street?

Rooms are $384 per week for a standard room on a 12-month contract. Six-month contracts are also available – just add $30 per week to these fees.

What does my weekly payment cover?

Your weekly payment covers all of your bills (electricity, water, gas and internet) and the laundry facilities. The router for the internet is not included however we can recommend a router for you to purchase.

What amenities are at 48 Walcott Street?

When you live at 48 Walcott Street, you’ll have access to a large communal area that includes barbecue facilities, pool table, table tennis, an outdoor chess board and vending machines.

Our office is staffed five days a week during term time, and for your convenience, there are parcel lockers.

Is there parking?

Yes, limited parking is available at 48 Walcott Street. You will need to apply for a space and, if your application is accepted, there is a weekly charge which is payable upfront. If you don’t have a car, don’t worry – the St Lucia campus has excellent public transport links by bus and ferry.

What is included?

Each room includes a single or king-single bed, study desk, office chair, wardrobe/ cupboard, heater, study light, coaxial aerial port and LAN port.

Each air-conditioned common room has a kitchenette including a microwave, zip boiler, fridge, stove and dishwasher, full-size pool table and TV.

As well as your accommodation, your residential fees include 15 or 21 meals per week during the academic timetable and access to laundry facilities such as washing machines and dryers.

As a resident, you will also enjoy social and sporting activities, pastoral care, academic assistance and the opportunity to take up leadership roles.

You’ll find everything listed in the fee schedule.

What should I bring?

Essential items include bath towels, washing powder, pegs, a laundry basket, clothes hangers and personal toiletries. If you have international appliances, you’ll need electrical converters – NOTE: Australian standard power supply is 240V, please ensure all appliances are 240V compatible.

Students living in our self-catered residence (Thynne C) should also bring pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, tea towels and cooking utensils.

You can bring posters, pictures, knick-knacks and even a small bar fridge to make your room feel like home. Due to fire regulations and electrical safety, cooking appliances (kettles, toasters, coffee machines, hotplates, etc), portable air conditioners and heaters are not permitted to be used in any bedrooms.

What does it cost to live at Halls of Residence?

To secure your room, you will pay an application fee ($350) and non-refundable administration fees ($840). Pricing varies based on meal package and room type.

You’ll find everything listed in the fee schedule.

What support is provided?

We want you to have the emotional, social and academic support you need to pursue your academic career.

Each hall has a residential assistance team looking after the welfare and support of the residents within their care, and contributing to the development of our community through social activities.

UQ Res also has a dedicated Student Advisor Residential staff member to help you through any challenging situations that may arise, whether personal or navigating the university system.

What sort of activities are there?

The list is endless!

Each week the four halls compete in the Residents’ Shield across academic, cultural and sporting activities, including a regular sporting competition on Wednesdays. The emphasis is on participation and fun with plenty of cheering and support.

There are many other campus-wide activities including markets, a community garden, clubs and societies, and opportunities to volunteer with rescue dogs and cats.

You’ll also be invited to black tie dinners, garden parties, wine and cheese nights, picnic lunches, and entertaining-themed events during semesters.

What are the House Rules?

Residents enter into an agreement for one year and are required to comply with the House Rules.

Read the House Rules to understand all you need to know.

What if I don’t have a car?

We operate a free community bus for scheduled shopping trips into Gatton and Toowoomba every week.

A free intercampus express bus service also connects UQ’s Gatton and St Lucia campuses. It runs four times a day, Monday to Friday, during semesters. The time between the two campuses is approximately 1.5 hours.

A rail-bus service also runs between Brisbane and Gatton. Trains stop at Rosewood (on the Ipswich line), with passengers transported by Translink bus to the centre of the Gatton campus. Express bus coaches travelling between Brisbane and Toowoomba stop at the entrance to the Gatton campus. Timetables are available from Queensland Rail and Greyhound or Murrays.

If you have a car, the campus is only 8km from the township of Gatton. Our location is on a main highway, making trips to Brisbane easy. You’ll find free car parking available for residents opposite each hall.