Accommodation Information
We have a mix of housing available in a number of towns in rural South Australia for students undertaking placements. Students from other Universities may also access this accommodation subject to availability.
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Chiton
Chiton is located approximately 86km south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Chiton house has 4 bedrooms and is located approximately 6km from the Southern Fleurieu Health Service.
More information
For more information on the Fleurieu Peninsula check out the following websites:
- Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre
- City of Victor Harbor Council
- Southern Fleurieu Health Service
Chiton is located approximately 86km south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Chiton house has 4 bedrooms and is located approximately 6km from the Southern Fleurieu Health Service.
More information
For more information on the Fleurieu Peninsula check out the following websites:
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Clare
Clare is located approximately 140km north of Adelaide in the centre of the Clare Valley wine region.
For more information on what there is to do in and see in the region, visit the Clare Valley Wine, Food & Tourism Centre website.
DRH accommodation
There are 2 houses located in Clare. A 3 bedroom house is located a little over 1.5km from the Clare Hospital, and a 4 bedroom house located less than a kilometre from the hospital.
More information
For more information on the Clare Valley area, check out the following sites:
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Encounter Bay
Encounter Bay is located approximately 86km south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Encounter Bay house has 5 bedrooms and is located approximately 2km from the Southern Fleurieu Health Service.
More information
For more information on the Fleurieu Peninsula check out the following websites:
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Kapunda
Kapunda is located approximately 85km north east of Adelaide in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Barossa Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Kapunda house has 4 bedrooms and is centrally located in the Barossa Valley region.
More information
For more information on the Barossa Valley area, check out the following websites:
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Loxton
Loxton is located in the Riverland region of South Australia. It is approximately 256km north east of Adelaide.
For more information on what there is to do in the region visit the Visit Riverland.
DRH accommodation
The Loxton house has 3 bedrooms and is located one kilometre from the Loxton Hospital Complex.
More information
For more information on the Riverland check out the following websites:
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Mount Gambier
Mount Gambier is located approximately 440km south east of Adelaide in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Mount Gambier Visitor Centre website.
DRH accommodation
There are 6 units on the same block in Mount Gambier. Two units have 3 bedrooms and four units have 2 bedrooms. The units are approximately 3km from the Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service and approximately 4km from UniSA Mount Gambier campus.
More information
For more information on the Limestone Coast area, check out the following sites:
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Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge is approximately 74km east of Adelaide in the Murray Mallee region of South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region visit the Murray Bridge Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Murray Bridge house has 4 bedrooms and is located approximately 2km from the Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital.
More information
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Naracoorte
Naracoorte is located approximately 333km south east of Adelaide on the Limestone Coast in South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Visit Limestone Coast website.
DRH accommodation
The Naracoorte house has 4 bedrooms and is located less than a kilometre from the Naracoorte Health Service.
More information
For more information on the Limestone Coast check out the following websites:
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North Beach
North Beach is located approximately 165km north of Adelaide on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Copper Coast Tourist Information website.
DRH accommodation
The North Beach house has 4 bedrooms and is located approximately 5km from the Wallaroo Hospital and Health Services.
More information
For more information on the Yorke Peninsula, check out the following websites:
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Nuriootpa
Nuriootpa is located approximately 80km north east of Adelaide in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Barossa Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Nuriootpa house has 4 bedrooms and is centrally located in the Barossa Valley region.
More information
For more information on the Barossa Valley area, check out the following websites:
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Port Augusta
Port Augusta is approximately 310km north of Adelaide in the Flinders region of South Australia. Port Augusta is considered to be the gateway to the outback.
For more information on what there is to do and see in this region, visit the Port Augusta Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Port Augusta house has 8 bedrooms and is located a short distance from the Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service.
More information
For more information on the Flinders area, check out the following websites:
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Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln is approximately 649km west of Adelaide in the Lower Eyre Peninsula region of South Australia. Port Lincoln is known as the seafood capital of Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in this region, visit the Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
There are 5 houses in Port Lincoln, two 5 bedroom houses, one located about 800m from the Port Lincoln Health Service and the other 3.5km from the hospital. The three 4 bedroom houses are approximately 1.5km from the hospital.
More information
For more information on the Lower Eyre Peninsula area, check out the following websites:
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Port Pirie
Port Pirie is approximately 223km north of Adelaide in the Mid North region of South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in this region, visit the Port Pirie Regional Tourism & Arts Centre website.
DRH accommodation
There are 2 houses in Port Pirie, both with 4 bedrooms. They are located 300m apart and approximately 4.5km from the Port Pirie Regional Health Service.
More information
For more information on the Mid North area, check out the following websites:
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Renmark
Renmark is located approximately 258km south of Adelaide in the Riverland region.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Visit Riverland Tourism website.
DRH accommodation
The Renmark house has 4 bedrooms and is located approximately 2.8km from the Renmark Paringa District Hospital.
More information
For more information on the Fleurieu Peninsula check out the following websites:
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Strathalbyn
Strathalbyn is located approximately 56km south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Strathalbyn Tourism Association website.
DRH accommodation
The Strathalbyn house has 4 bedrooms and is located approximately 2km from the Strathalbyn & District Health Service.
More information
For more information on the Fleurieu Peninsula check out the following websites:
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Whyalla
Whyalla is located approximately 384km north east of Adelaide on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.
For more information on what there is to do and see in the region, visit the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre website.
DRH accommodation
The Whyalla units have 8 bedrooms and are located approximately 3.5km from the Whyalla Hospital and Health Service.
The Whyalla accommodation is located behind the UniSA Whyalla Campus.
More information
For more information on the Eyre Peninsula check out the following websites:
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Other Locations
Alternative accommodation is accessible through other Universities which include:
- Berri
- Ceduna
- Goolwa
- Hayborough
- Kingscote
- Minlaton
- Millicent
- Normanville
- Renmark
- Tanunda
- Victor Harbor
- Waikerie
- Whyalla
These are managed externally.
If your placement location is not listed above, check out our Rural Accommodation Explorer Guide for useful suggestions on alternative accommodation options.
Alternatively contact us at DRHStudents@unisa.edu.au or free call 1800 905 825 or attend our Zoom Drop-in session held every Wednesday afternoon between 12:45 – 1:45pm.
Information and rules for use of the student accommodation
You will be provided with a link to Student Accommodation Guide before you access your allocated housing. The guide has information about the accommodation, together with rules and guidelines regarding its use.
If you have any questions about the accommodation, please check the guide first. If you are unable to locate the information you require, please email DRHStudents@unisa.edu.au
What is in the accommodation
The features of each of the houses/units and a brief outline of what you will be required to bring with youare outlined in the Accommodation Handbook.
Who can use university accommodation?
- Students who are Australian citizens
- Students who hold permanent residency status
Accommodation office information
Our administration office for placement co-ordination is located at the Whyalla Campus. All enquiries regarding accommodation are handled by this office. The office is staffed during working hours; Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5.00pm.
The office number for those hours is 1800 905 825. If you require information regarding your placement, please contact us via email DRHStudents@unisa.edu.au
Booking accommodation
If you have been allocated a placement through the Clinical Placement Unit (CPU), you will receive an automated email from the DRH Student Information System (SIS) asking you to make a formal accommodation request at sites where we have accommodation. (See list on the accommodation page)
You should action this request as soon as possible after receiving your automated email. If accommodation is available you will be sent an email indicating that a room has been allocated to you, with further details to follow closer to your placement start date. If you do not respond accommodation will not be allocated to you. If the accommodation is fully booked at the time of your placement you will be contacted.
If you have not received an email, please contact us at DRHStudents@unisa.edu.au
Students from other universities & training organisations
If you are a domestic student not allocated through the Clinical Placement Unit (CPU) and are looking for support with accommodation in our areas you must register with us. For registration details and accommodation availability contact us at DRHStudents@unisa.edu.au
