St George's College is the oldest residential college at the University of Western Australia, built in an Interwar Gothic style, located directly opposite UWA between the Swan River and Kings Park. The original buildings and chapel represent one of the most important precincts of historical buildings in Western Australia, framed by heritage-listed gardens. The college opened in 1931 thanks to funds Sir John Winthrop Hackett left in his will to establish a church college at UWA in the collegiate Oxbridge style.
During the academic period, the college is home to 270 university students from across WA and the world. In summer it transforms into a wedding and accommodation venue hosting conferences, sporting groups, school camps, international students and more
There are no tennis courts on the St George’s College grounds. Residents instead use nearby UWA Sports facilities, located directly across the road.
The College offers a wide range of residential and academic amenities, including:
Modernised student rooms and bathrooms
Dining hall with three meals daily
Tutorial programs run by university tutors
Music practice rooms and performance spaces
St George’s sits between Kings Park and the Swan River, only a short walk from the water. However, the College does not have rowing facilities; students typically access rowing through UWA Boat Club, located along the river nearby
Common rooms, study areas, and landscaped gardens
Laundry facilities and Wi‑Fi
St George’s College follows the University of Western Australia’s semester calendar, as it houses UWA students.
Semester 1: Late February – late June
Semester 2: Late July – late November
The College itself remains active year‑round, including offering short‑stay accommodation outside academic semesters