Murdoch University Campuses in Australia | Locations, Facilities & Transfers

Murdoch University campuses give you very different study environments within the same university: a huge green Perth campus at Murdoch University South Street, a health-focused Murdoch University Mandurah campus in the Peel region, and a quieter Rockingham site for pathway programs.

Murdoch University campuses in Western Australia

Murdoch University has three main Australian campuses:

Perth (South Street, Murdoch WA) – the largest campus and main home for most Murdoch University courses.
Mandurah campus (Peel region) – smaller campus specialising in health courses such as Nursing and postgraduate Counselling – Creative Arts Therapies.
Rockingham campus – focus on free enabling pathway programs that help students step into a degree later.

Western Australian campuses overview

Campus	Main focus	Region / location detail
Murdoch University Perth (South Street)	Broad mix of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, vet school, research, sports precinct.	90 South Street, Murdoch WA 6150 – about 15 km south of Perth CBD.
Murdoch University Mandurah campus (Peel)	Health-focused campus with Nursing and counselling courses using modern labs and simulation spaces.	Education Drive, Mandurah WA 6210 – coastal city in the Peel region.
Rockingham campus	Enabling pathway programs like OnTrack Flex to step into a degree.	Dixon Road, Rockingham WA 6168 – south of the Perth metro area.

Friendly tip from PickMyUni: If you’re open to multiple locations, jot down your top course choices and then compare commute time, campus size and local job options across all Murdoch University campuses before you lock in preferences.

Murdoch University Perth – South Street campus (Murdoch WA)

Murdoch University Perth – the South Street campus – is the main site most people mean when they say “Murdoch University Australia”. It stretches across bushland in the suburb of Murdoch, with teaching spaces, Bush Court, the Student Hub, Murdoch University Village and the Murdoch University sports oval and precinct all in one place.

Perth Campus feel and layout

Bush Court at the centre – a large grass quadrangle used for markets, events and chill-out time between classes.
Student Hub next to Bush Court – casual space for food, hangouts, informal study, and student support.
Libraries and study areas – Geoffrey Bolton Library and specialist libraries with long opening hours during semester.
Specialist zones – veterinary precinct, renewable energy facilities and Whitby Falls Farm connected to the Perth campus.
Easy transport – close to Murdoch train station, South Street buses, bike paths and on-site parking.

Murdoch University Perth (South Street) quick facts

Topic	What you should know
Address	Murdoch University South Street, Murdoch WA 6150 (Perth campus).
Distance from CBD	About 15 km south of Perth’s city centre (roughly 20 minutes by train).
Campus size	Around 227 hectares, one of Australia’s largest university campuses.
Study areas	Most Murdoch university courses run here, including business, IT, engineering, vet science, law and arts.
On-campus living	Murdoch University Village on the edge of campus.
Sport & recreation	Murdoch University sports oval, gym, indoor courts and synthetic pitches through Murdoch Active.

PickMyUni tip: If you want a “proper campus” feel but still plan to work or socialise in the city, Murdoch University Perth offers that middle ground – big green campus, but still an easy run to Perth CBD or Fremantle.

Boola Katitjin – Murdoch University’s timber teaching hub

Boola Katitjin Murdoch University is the big timber building you’ve seen in recent campus photos. It forms a major part of the South Street campus and has been highlighted by the World Green Building Council and BBC StoryWorks for its focus on sustainability.

Official sources describe it as:

The largest mass-engineered timber building in Western Australia.
Home to 21 large flat-floor teaching spaces, tech-rich labs and collaboration areas.
A student-first building with places to study, eat, access services and meet classmates.

Boola Katitjin: what it offers students

Feature	What it means for you
Mass-timber structure & design	Lighter, warmer atmosphere than a standard concrete block, with plenty of natural light.
AR/VR-enabled teaching spaces	Some classes use digital overlays and simulations to make in-person learning more interactive.
Big open study areas	Many spots to work on group projects or study quietly between classes.
Integrated student services	Key support areas grouped under one roof for quick help with enrolment, wellbeing or admin questions.
Food and drink outlets	A few cafes and eateries built into the building, handy between lectures.

PickMyUni tip: If tech-enabled learning and modern spaces matter to you, check how many of your classes are scheduled in Boola Katitjin on the Murdoch University Perth timetable once you enrol.

Murdoch University Village – on-campus living at Perth

Murdoch University Village sits right on the Perth (South Street) campus and is the main residential option linked with Murdoch University Perth.

According to Murdoch and the accommodation operator, Murdoch University Village:

Houses around 800+ students in a mix of apartments.
Offers secure apartments with options such as shared apartments and one-bedroom places.
Includes facilities like a swimming pool, beach volleyball court, study lounges, BBQ deck, games area, e-library, laundry and student lounge.
Runs a “Live, Learn and Grow” residential life program to help students settle in.

Murdoch University Village at a glance

Aspect	Details for students
Location	Inside Murdoch University Perth campus – walk to class via internal paths.
Who lives here	Mix of Australian and international students across different years and courses.
Apartment types	Shared apartments (various sizes) and single-bedroom options; private or shared bathrooms depending on choice.
Social facilities	Pool, volleyball court, BBQ deck, games and movie areas, resident events.
Study support	Study lounges, quiet areas and structured residential programs focused on community and academic success.

PickMyUni tip: If you prefer to walk to classes instead of relying on buses or trains, Murdoch University Village makes Murdoch University Perth feel small and easy to manage, even though the campus is large.

Sport and recreation – Murdoch University sports oval and precinct

Murdoch Active manages sport and recreation across Murdoch University Perth, with sports venues that support casual exercise, social games and competitive clubs.

Murdoch University sports oval & precinct

From the Sports Precinct maps and descriptions:

The precinct includes West Oval, Central Oval and East Oval, a soccer field, and two synthetic pitches.
Facilities support cricket, AFL, soccer and many other field sports.
The Sports Pavilion provides change rooms and social space overlooking the fields.
Murdoch Active also runs indoor courts, tennis and netball courts, a fully equipped gym and an esports hub.

Local student guides list Murdoch University Sports Oval as a key sport spot on the South Street campus.

Sports & recreation summary

Facility area	What you’ll find there
Murdoch University Sports Oval & fields	AFL oval, cricket ovals, soccer field, synthetic pitches, cricket nets.
Murdoch Active gym	Weights, cardio, group classes and community-focused fitness.
Indoor courts & courts area	Basketball, volleyball, futsal, badminton, tennis and netball courts.
Sports Pavilion	Change rooms, bar area or kiosk for game days and events.
Clubs and competitions	Over 30 sports clubs competing in UniSport and other leagues.

PickMyUni tip: If sport or gym access is a priority, Murdoch University Perth (South Street) will likely be your best match across the Murdoch University campuses.

Murdoch University Mandurah campus – health hub in the Peel region

Murdoch University Mandurah campus sits in Greenfields, Mandurah, in the Peel region south of Perth.

From Murdoch’s official description, Mandurah campus:

Specialises in health courses, including Nursing and postgraduate Counselling – Creative Arts Therapies.
Uses modern nursing wards and clinical labs for simulation-based learning.
Gives students access to facilities and support from the Perth campus, along with its own local services.

Mandurah (Peel) campus overview

Topic	Details
Location	Education Drive, Mandurah WA 6210 – in the Peel region, near Mandurah’s health and hospital precinct.
Main study areas	Nursing, health-related programs, postgraduate Counselling – Creative Arts Therapies.
Typical student profile	Students who want a smaller cohort, more contact time with staff and a health career in the Peel or south metro region.
Link with Perth	Students can still use Perth campus facilities and services, and may travel for some activities.

PickMyUni tip: If your goal is a Nursing or health career based in Peel, Murdoch University Mandurah campus keeps you close to local clinical settings while still tying back to Murdoch University Perth.

Murdoch University Rockingham campus

Murdoch’s Rockingham campus sits on Dixon Road, in Perth’s southern coastal suburbs. It focuses on enabling pathway programs that help students qualify for a degree later, especially those who need to build academic skills or return to study.

Programs offered here include:

OnTrack Flex – free 14-week enabling program for people without an ATAR or who have been out of study.
Other enabling options linked with Murdoch’s wider pathway system.

Rockingham campus: is it for you?

Choose Rockingham campus if:

You need to build confidence and study skills before stepping into degree-level Murdoch University courses.
You live closer to Rockingham than Murdoch University Perth or Murdoch University Mandurah campus.
You like the idea of starting in a smaller, quieter learning environment then moving to Perth or Mandurah later.

PickMyUni tip: If your grades or recent study history are patchy, it’s worth talking to PickMyUni about Rockingham-based pathways before you rule out Murdoch University Australia entirely.

Which Murdoch campus suits which type of student?

To make this quicker to scan, here’s a simple guide based on what we see students choose through PickMyUni.

Student type / priority	Best-fit campus & reason
Wants full campus life, clubs, Murdoch University sports oval, library, on-campus accommodation.	Murdoch University Perth (South Street) – main social and sports hub, close to Murdoch University Village and Bush Court.
Studying Nursing or health and prefers the Peel region.	Murdoch University Mandurah campus (Peel) – health focus, modern clinical spaces, closer to Peel-based placements.
Needs a pathway or enabling program before a degree.	Rockingham campus – home base for enabling pathways such as OnTrack Flex.
Wants to be very close to classes with minimal commuting.	Murdoch University Village on the Perth campus – live on-site, walk to Boola Katitjin and main teaching areas.
Keen on tech-rich teaching spaces and sustainable design.	Murdoch University Perth (Boola Katitjin) – AR/VR teaching spaces, award recognition for its timber and sustainable design.

Final Word on Murdoch University Campuses

Choosing between Murdoch University Perth, Mandurah (Peel) and Rockingham isn’t just about which campus has your course – it’s also about how you want to live, travel and study for the next few years.

If you’d like a second opinion based on your course list, budget and preferred lifestyle, you can reach out to PickMyUni from this Murdoch University page and we’ll walk you through which campus combination makes the most sense for you.