St Catherine’s College offers a fully catered student living experience, providing a warm and comfortable home away from home. The college fosters a vibrant academic, social, and cultural environment, with comprehensive academic support, career preparation programs, and a full schedule of social, sports, and volunteer activities. Facilities include a dining hall, weekly room cleaning, lounges, study spaces, an innovation center, music practice rooms, a mini-cinema, rooftop lounge, game room, and rooftop garden. Students also have opportunities to engage in activities at Curtin University’s second campus, building a wide network of friends from across Australia and around the world.
Conveniently located, the college is a three-minute walk to Curtin University, with easy access to public transport for trips to The University of Western Australia (49 minutes) and Murdoch University (44 minutes). Local amenities include cafes, international restaurants, and supermarkets within a short walk, while Waterford Plaza, Swan Grocery Store, Coles Karawara, Park Centre, and the Museum of Perth are all accessible by a short walk or public transit.
Accommodation options include single rooms and one-bedroom ensuite apartments, allowing students to choose private living with their own kitchen and bathroom or shared arrangements with friends. On-site facilities support both study and leisure, featuring fully equipped kitchens, BBQ areas, laundry, communal spaces, game rooms, a gym, a small cinema, and a resident support team. Rooms come fully furnished with air conditioning, a bed, desk, chair, refrigerator, and microwave.