Accommodation on-campus
Agricola is Curtin’s on-campus student accommodation in Kalgoorlie. The grounds are gated and located a few minutes’ walk to Curtin Kalgoorlie and Kalgoorlie’s central precinct. Within the grounds there’s a gym, tennis court, squash court, barbecue areas, study rooms and a laundry, which are all free for you to use. You can park at Agricola for free if there are available bays.
Living at Agricola gives you the ability to meet other students from around the world and make friends while you’re studying.
Rooms at Agricola are limited, so we encourage you to apply early to secure your spot. Priority will be given to students who are new to Kalgoorlie and commencing their studies at the Kalgoorlie campus for the first time.
4-bedroom
$225 Per week
Private room in a self-contained single-story apartment, located on Hanbury Street.
6-bedroom
$240 Per week
Private room in a self-contained apartment, located on Wilson Street.
1-bedroom
Curtin Perth
King single-bed studio apartment, located on Wilson Street.
What’s included
Each bedroom is single occupancy and has a king single bed with mattress, mattress protector, a study desk and chair, and air conditioning.
Each unit/house has:
- air conditioning
- a lounge with sofas and a smart TV
- a kitchen with dining table and chairs, fridge/freezer, microwave and cooking facilities
- a vacuum cleaner
- free access to the eduroam wireless network in and around the residence and the campus for study purposes only
You’ll need to bring your own bed linen and cooking utensils.
| Contract length | Full year (44 weeks) |
Semester (22 weeks) |
| Administration fee Non-refundable and payable to secure booking |
$151 | $151 |
| Activity fee | $272 | $136 |
| Facility fee | $166 | $85 |
| Departure fee | $169 | $169 |
| Item | Amount AUD |
| Unauthorised guest fee | $150 |
| Room move fee | $158 |
| Lockout fee (after hours and public holidays) | $35 |
| Replacement access card | $15 |
| Reprogramming access card | $15 |
| Direct Debit decline fee | $10 |
| Payment default fee | $10 |
| Residential community fee | $51 |
| Safety and security fee | $257 |
| Door negligence fee | $2,000 |
| Fire alarm activation fee (subject to DFES) | $1,337 |
| Early termination fee | 6 weeks of the residence fee |
| Exceptional early termination fee | 4 weeks of the residence fee |
How to get there
Kalgoorlie is 650 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of Western Australia’s gold industry. From Perth, most students travel to Kalgoorlie by train (The Prospector) as it is considerably cheaper than travelling by air. It takes one hour to fly to Kalgoorlie from Perth and around seven hours by train. Students driving to Kalgoorlie should plan on it taking at least six hours from Perth. Trains leave daily from the East Perth Rail Terminal. View timetable via the Transperth website.
Once you’ve confirmed your travel details, please contact Agricola staff at agricola@curtin.edu.au to arrange your check-in.
When you arrive in Kalgoorlie, go to the Agricola office located at 61 Wilson Street.
How to apply
Follow these helpful tips when applying for your Agricola Student Accommodation in Kalgoorlie:
- Stay informed: Visit the Agricola Residence Portal. The portal provides the most current status of application openings for semester-only, annual, or summer stays. If applications are closed, we ask you to sign up for the Expression of Interest form to receive email notifications when they reopen.
- Create or access your account: Create an account on the Agricola Residence Portal using your valid Curtin student email address. If you already have an account, you’ll simply be able to log in by using your Curtin student email address to submit an application. If you are unable to log in please contact the Agricola team by emailing agricola@curtin.edu.au. The team can assist you with resetting your account.
- Navigate to the application tab: After logging in, go to the “New/Application/Offer Information” tab to start your application.
- Submit your application: Complete all required fields and submit your application. We recommend retaining a copy for your personal records.
- Await confirmation: If your application is successful, you will receive an email along with an offer letter. Be sure to accept the offer and pay the non-refundable fee within 48 hours to secure your accommodation.
- Stay engaged: Throughout your application journey, additional information will be provided. Make sure to check your Curtin student email regularly.
Note: From 2027, priority for accommodation will be given to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students who are moving to Kalgoorlie for the first time, and are required to complete their course on-campus (internal attendance mode) at Curtin Kalgoorlie.
Eligible students may stay at Agricola for a maximum of two consecutive semesters, commencing from their first semester living and studying in Kalgoorlie
Alternative accommodation
Our team of Accommodation Coaches can help you in your search for accommodation with resources and support – you can submit an online enquiry form and a team member will contact you.
We understand that finding accommodation can be challenging. If you need wellbeing support during this time, please reach out by emailing kalgoorliewellbeing@curtin.edu.au or calling the student wellbeing hotline on (08) 9088 6029