How much does it cost to live on-campus at JCU?
The updated 2025 costs for on-campus student accomodation at James Cook University (JCU) are as follows:
JCU Townsville on-campus accomodation:
Halls of Residence | Cost per week (upto 47 weeks) |
|---|---|
Burralga Yumba | $278-$344 (INR 23k-29k) |
George Roberts Hall (3 meals per day included) | $382 (INR 32k) |
Rotary International House | $229 (INR 19k) |
University Hall | $229 (INR 19k) |
JCU Cairns on-campus accommodation:
Halls of Residence | Cost per week (upto 47 weeks) |
|---|---|
John Grey Hall | $214-$294 (INR 18k-25k) |

The on-campus housing rates at JCU which are applicable till December are given below:
Room Types | Per Night | Per Week |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns | ||
John Grey Hall (self-catered) | $90 (Around INR 5k) | $480 (Around INR 26 k) |
| Townville | ||
George Roberts Hall | $90 | $475 (Around INR 26 k) |
Rotary International House (self-catered) | $60 (Around INR 3,300) | $310 (Around INR 17k) |
University Hall Townhouse (self-catered) | $60 | $310 (Around INR 17k) |
Burralga Yumba (self-catered) | $80 (Around INR 4,400) | $425 (Around INR 23k) |
George Roberts House (self-catered) | $80 | $425 |
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