A Welcoming Home & Faith-Based Community For University Students

Where shared life, study & service shape the university experience.

What is Marist House Fitzroy?

More than a place to live.
Somewhere to belong.

Learn, reflect and grow alongside your peers & Marist Brothers.

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s cultural capital, Fitzroy, Marist House is a home for young adults looking to live in community while completing their tertiary studies. Hosted by a resident presence of Marist Brothers, it offers an intentional way of living together — shaped by shared meals, a steady rhythm of communal activities, and service to the wider community.

Situated across three neighbouring terrace houses in Fitzroy – in easy reach of Melbourne’s major universities and with access to public transport – Marist House allows students to focus on their studies while enjoying the benefits of living in one of Melbourne’s most vibrant inner-city neighbourhoods.

Right opposite Melbourne’s IMAX and iconic Royal Exhibition Building, Marist House Fitzroy is ideally located for those studying at Australian Catholic University, Melbourne University, RMIT and Monash’s Parkville campus – within walking distance from the CBD.

A culture that
encourages learning.

Life at Marist House Fitzroy is shaped by a shared commitment to study and personal responsibility. The house is purpose designed to support full-time tertiary studies, with quiet study spaces, individual bedrooms, reliable wireless internet, and a steady daily rhythm that supports focus and balance. Within this environment, students are encouraged to develop habits that help them make the most of their academic life.

Spaces to contemplate
and deepen.

Faith at Marist House Fitzroy forms part of the everyday life of the home. Students are invited to reflect, pray, and explore their faith at their own pace, with opportunities for conversation and personal reflection alongside the Marist Brothers and fellow residents. The presence of the Brothers offers gentle academic, personal, and spiritual guidance, supporting students as they grow in confidence and discernment during their time at university.

Settings that nurtures
life-long connections.

Life at Marist House Fitzroy creates space for friendships to grow naturally. A stable communal setting – with shared meals, common living spaces, and everyday responsibilities – encourages positive relationships to develop among like-minded peers. By living, eating, and spending time together, students come to know one another deeply, forming friendships that often extend well beyond their years at university.

Where study, faith, and friendship are woven to shape students academically, spiritually, and relationally.

A holistic experience that shapes the whole human.

A rich prayer life, built on shared Christian values.

Students are offered regular opportunities to pause, reflect, and pray together as part of the shared rhythm of the house. Rooted in Christian values and the Marist tradition, prayer is approached simply and sincerely, creating a supportive environment where personal faith can deepen naturally and respectfully alongside others.

Practices of hospitality to welcome others.

Hospitality is central to life at Marist House Fitzroy. Through shared meals prepared on a rotating roster, open common spaces, and a spirit of welcome, students are encouraged to care for one another and to extend generosity beyond the house. These everyday practices help foster a community that is attentive, inclusive, and grounded in mutual respect.

Lived expressions of faith through service.

Faith at Marist House is also expressed outwardly through service and outreach. Students are invited to make a practical difference in the lives of others through involvement in Marist or local Church-sponsored projects, typically contributing several hours each week. These experiences encourage a faith that is lived through presence, service, and accompaniment of those in need.