Alphington Housemates & Roommates

$125/week•35 year old female

Hello! I'm from the UK. I've lived in Melbourne for about 8 years, in Brunswick for 2 years, and have rented since I was 19 years old so I am very well house-trained. However, the beautiful old house I'm currently renting is up for sale so need a new place to call home. I am no rush to move as I prefer to find the right home. The house sale has been put on hold due to COVID19 but I can move anytime so as long as I give 1 month's notice. I work in tech for a non-profit health organisation and I also freelance as a tutor/editor. In my spare time, I volunteer as a hike guide, help run wellness workshops and meditation retreats and volunteer at Buddhist centres, so I keep myself quite busy. I am an expat from the UK with Asian roots and in the process of becoming an Australian citizen. Looking to find a place I can call home until I can afford to buy my own...which may take a while! What I'm looking for: a peaceful, comfy and relaxing home where everyone communicates, gets on well, has some sort of tidiness and don't mind a good chat in the evenings. Ideally, would love it if we all got on like a family, maybe now and then do things together as a house but nothing too committed. I'm not really into late night parties. I prefer quiet evenings and active days with dinner parties or BBQ's that don't upset the neighbours with the permission of all housemates involved. Would like to live with housemates who are respectful, able to communicate, mostly positive, kind, independent, intelligent and enjoy life. I hope my housemates would feel I'm approachable too. I'm a good communicator and mature as well as a good listener and a team player. Have lived in rental houses for over 20 years. Prefer to stay with non-smokers, no heavy drinkers and a drug-free home. I always pay bills on time and a clean/tidy person who cleans up after themselves. So no problems with tidiness or cleanliness. Interests and hobbies: I am an outdoor adventure junkie, love all things hiking and camping, an active volunteer at Buddhist centres, meditation retreats and wellness workshops in Australia and sometimes abroad. I practise daily yoga, meditation and have a 90% plant-based diet and 10% everything else. I like gardening and growing edible things in the garden, cooking all my meals, baking gluten-free/sugar-free/vegan delights/sourdough, sometimes make my own yoghurt, sprouting alfalfa and pea shoots type of lady, love my healthy eating, (trying to) write a few books, reading lots of books on self-development/philosophy/psychotherapy/non-religious spirituality/wellness/psychology/medicine, watch films, play acoustic guitar and will start learning cello soon, painting, travelling, and probably more stuff.

Available 31 May 2020

$200/week•31 year old male

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Available 9 April 2020

$180/week•21 year old female

**Due to COVID-19 restrictions I do not have a guaranteed move in date, but I estimate mid May/June. I cannot attend inspections in person as I have relocated to my parents’ home in Northern Victoria for the time being, but any messages are still very appreciated** Hi! My name is Emily :) I am 21 years old and studying Veterinary Nursing full time. I'm looking for a place that is closer to my campus; ideally within walking distance/a short public transport commute to Melbourne Polytechnic/Yarra Bend Park. In my free time I like to relax by playing video games, listening to music or drawing. My newest hobby is house plants, so expect a few of those to move in along with me. I'm trying to get back into more creative hobbies such as painting or learning to play an instrument. I have been vegetarian for most of my life, so bonus points if you're also a fellow vego! (I wont judge you if you aren't). Not to brag but I'm a pretty good housemate. I am a night owl but a very quiet one. I'm clean and always pay my bills early. I'm a bit shy but I'm very friendly and always down for a chat. As for my ideal living situation, I'm after a medium/large sized room that fits a double bed and a desk for studying, with some space left over. A built in closet would be handy but not necessary. Bonus points if there's a window with tons of natural light during the day! Thanks for reading :)

Available 1 May 2020

$190/week•40 year old female

+++ Looking to move in within a month or two +++ Hello lovely people! I'm a Japanese national starting a 1-year course —which will be online— soon. (Already based in Melbourne. Been living in Victoria since April 2019. No interstate/international trip meanwhile.) Amid this 'immensely unusual' situation we're all facing, I'm fully aware of the importance of social distancing and respect your health and wellbeing. I'm also experienced in house sitting and share-house life, (very) clean, tidy, and economical. My current profession is Marketing Assistant (copywriting, localisation, SEO, etc.) and I work from home. I also run improv workshops I design and develop specifically to promote mental and emotional wellbeing. (It's FUN! — though no physical workshop held at the moment.) WHAT I LOVE: • Cooking (some dietary restrictions, but nothing severe) • Chatting (definitely extrovert) • Music (Listener, not a player) • Art (used to be an artist and held a couple of shows) LOOKING FOR A PLACE THAT IS: • Clean (Allergic to dust and mould) • Smoke-free • Strong chemical free (Happy to share my recipes for skin care or green cleaning stuff) • Cat-free (I love them, but I'm allergic to them) • Close to public transport * I need to give 3 weeks notice to leave my current place. * I'm after a private room. Feel free to message me for any questions you may have. I'll be happy to chat before inspection, too. Thank you! :)

Available 29 April 2020

$350/week•29 year old female

My partner Marijke and I are looking for a teamup to apply and move into a dream home and sanctuary. We both work in architecture, Marijke also teaches architecture at Melbourne University. We take a lot of pride in home, and treat it with care. We have many plants, a lovely Piano, lots of books, trinkets and other furniture. We love to create when we can; art, models, furniture. Marijke loves to cook and is exceptionally good at it. we are tidy, friendly, open-minded, up for deep conversations, trash talk, but also really enjoy our privacy and respect others. Marijke does not drink or smoke (only very very rarely), but Sofia indulges in both. (outside smoking only). Wine and whiskey. Random facts about us: - Marijke is really into Warhammer (painting the figurines) - Sofia will make a dirty joke from anything (marijke tolerates it) - both extremely competitive and loves cards. We have an adorable puppy (he is 3) named Fall. He is an absolute treat to be around. well trained. one blue and one brown eye. up for cuddles if you want : ) We are not interested in just filling a room to rent. We are not the type of couple that only spends time with each other. We are looking for a happy and inclusive home to share with some other great people.

Available 14 April 2020

$200/week•24 year old female

Hi my name is Nikki, I am currently working two casual jobs (one moving to part time) and I'm looking for a place to stay which is Easy going and chill but still clean. I don’t mind messy but just not dirty. I am vegan but don't mind staying with non-vegans. My partner will stay with me some nights of the week, he's super chill too. I love zero waste and recycling and composting as well. I do own two pet rats who are the loves of my life, they sleep in a cage in my room. They are both female so they don’t produce an odour and I clean their cage daily :)

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$200/week•26 year old female

I am a retail worker who is looking to find a place with chill like-minded people in their 20's! I like going to music festivals, trashy reality tv shows and hitting up the best brunch spots in melbourne :) I'm easy to get along with and love meeting new people! I like a good balance of being out and spending time at home. Also understand people having space to themselves and am very respectful and conscious of sharing living arrangements! Ideally I'm looking for a home in Kew, Alphington, Fairfield, Ivanhoe, Fitzroy

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$230/week•29 year old male

My name is Rich. Currently working full time as a web developer. Passionate about mountain biking. I'm a pretty good cook, but better known for my cocktails. Also, Clean and Tidy person. Looking for a home where I can safely store my mountain bike and park my car.

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$330/week•21-23 year old female and male

- LOOKING TO MOVE APRIL 30th- Hello wonderful people of the northern suburbs! My partner Henri and I are looking for a large room / bungalow in a community minded & eco-conscious share house. We are a queer couple, we work for the Wilderness Society, and enjoy playing board games and beers in our free time.

Available 30 April 2020

$320/week•38 year old male

Hi I'm Ryan, just turned 38, very easy going and friendly person. I work full-time is the disability sector as a case-manager, I work remotely from home, cafes, libraries, co-work space in Collingwood, and visit clients most days. I have a beautiful housetrained 9yr old Red Heeler, Delilah. I spend a lot of my free time with her at parks or beach, also enjoy gardening, reading, playing social netball, and hanging out with friends on weekends. I'd love to chat with you if you think we would get along 🙂

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$300/week•36 year old female

Looking for a short term stay place, just for about 3-6 months, I can be a bit flexible with time... I’m a health professional who works Monday to Friday. Clean, tidy, and I like a balance of being a little bit social and a little bit quiet ☺️ Unfortunately allergic to cats 😭 But dogs are ok... **Please note that I’m only looking for a place in the suburbs that I have nominated. Thanks!

Available 25 April 2020

$250/week•35 year old male

Hi, I'm Dane. I'm pretty quiet, easy-going, enjoy meeting cool people, clean up after myself and pay my bills on time. I currently work full time in business development. In my spare time I like cycling, going to the gym and tinkering with vintage motorcycles. Preferably looking for a room with ensuite or own bathroom. Please feel free to contact me with any questions 😄

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