Parkes College (Deakin University)
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LocationResidence Road, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong
Established2014
Named forSir Henry Parkes
| Parkes College | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deakin University | ||
.jpeg) Entrance to Parkes College (with Deakin Residence reception in background) | ||
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| Location | Residence Road, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong | |
| Coordinates | 38°12′00″S 144°18′10″E / 38.199875°S 144.302694°E | |
| Established | 2014 | |
| Named for | Sir Henry Parkes | |
| Residents | FJ, FK, FL, FM[1] | |
| Mascot | The Parkes Panther[2] NRAS Knights (formerly)[3] | |
Parkes College is a college of the Waurn Ponds campus of Deakin University. It was developed from 2011 and opened in 2014 as part of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).[4]
Parkes College offers students studio apartments to rent, featuring private bedrooms, kitchenettes, and bathrooms, as well as shared study rooms.[5][6]