Student Accommodation
Applications for our Rockhampton and Mackay on-campus accommodation are open! Term 1 2023 is the latest offering and rooms will sell out, so don't delay!
Register and apply now on our housing portal and click on Application in the menu. It takes approx 10 minutes to apply including choosing room preferences, paying the application fee and agreeing to the terms and conditions of living at one of our student residences. Our student accommodation prices are great value and high-demand room types such as ensuited rooms and fully self-contained accommodation sells out quickly.
Once you have submitted your application successfully, you'll receive a confirmation email. Applications will be processed over the coming weeks and housing offers will commence in September/October.
We accept housing applications year round so apply now and move in soon!
From budget to brand new, ensuited to shared bathroom, self-catered to fully-catered options (catering only available in Rockhampton) there are many options to suit different needs. Stay for the duration of your studies, for a term or for residential schools. Have a look or talk to us and see for yourself why Life is Better on Campus.
Just a short walk from campus facilities for study or coffee, college life is convenient, safe and affordable with a dedicated Residential Life Team to support you every step of the way.

Life is Better on Campus:
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24 hours on-site assistance and security
- Free gym and sports facilities
- Basketball/netball half court, Volleyball courts (Rockhampton), Mini golf (Mackay)
- No bond
- Monthly instalments
- Free car washing station
- Res Life Program with organised activities each term
- Free weekly bus trips to Stockland shopping centre
- Annual events including Colour Run, College Ball and Awards Night
- 21 Meals included (for catered Capricornia College room types only)
- Free laundry facilities - BYO washing powder/detergent
CQUniversity Student Residences support students with their academic goals, personal development and employment opportunities whilst living on-campus. The Residential Life Team of current resident students, After-Hours Coordinators and professional residential staff, are dedicated to providing a quality living and learning environment in a friendly and healthy home away from home.
For further information, please email our CQUniversity Student Residences team studentresidences@cqu.edu.au or by contacting directly at the below Colleges:
Capricornia College
CQUniversity Rockhampton North Campus
Phone: +61 7 4930 9764
Address: Building 51, 554 - 700 Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton QLD 4701
Canefield College
CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea Campus
Phone: +61 7 4940 7426
Address: Building 50, 151/153 Boundary Rd, Ooralea QLD 4740