What Y Suites does

Y Suites is a privately held purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operator with two disclosed properties across Australia and Hong Kong: Y Suites on Margaret in Sydney (accredited under Australia's National Property Accreditation Scheme) and Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill, a 19-storey, 246-bed building in Hong Kong. The company offers fully furnished, all-inclusive studios and shared apartments, bundling rent, Wi-Fi, utilities, and amenity access into a single recurring weekly (Sydney, A$739–A$919) or monthly (Hong Kong, HK$12,500–HK$23,000) payment. Core physical infrastructure comprises keycard-controlled building/lift/room access, smart doorbell integration, and 24/7 CCTV surveillance; the digital layer is a Webflow-based website with Calendly-integrated tour booking, an agent login portal, and a customer service operation covering Australia, Singapore, China, and Hong Kong.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with an agent referral overlay: students book through the website or via education agents, supported by semester-aligned promotional campaigns (e.g., S2 2026 rent rebates of A$500–A$1,000, Hong Kong early-bird offers), a refer-a-friend programme paying A$500 e-gift cards, and a content marketing footprint covering student lifestyle topics. The Y-CEP (Y-Community Experience Programme) — a structured calendar of food, wellness, and social events — functions as the primary brand differentiator alongside university-adjacent locations. Cumulatively, Y Suites states it has served over 5,000 domestic and international students, with named proximity to major universities including the University of Sydney, UTS, UNSW, the University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, and Hong Kong Shue Yan University.

Y Suites generates recurring subscription-style revenue from semester, half-year, and full-year lease contracts, with additional revenue from group bookings (minimum three tenants) carrying supplementary rent rebates. No funding rounds, ownership structure, headcount, revenue, or occupancy figures are disclosed in the source material; the company operates without a disclosed parent, and its brand portfolio consists solely of the parent "Y Suites" name plus the "Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill" sub-brand. Operating status is active, with bookings open for Semester 2 2026 in Sydney and August 2026 intake in Hong Kong.

Name

Y Suites

Legal name

Y Suites

Website

https://ysuites.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Y Suites is a privately held purpose-built student accommodation operator running two properties in Sydney and Hong Kong, offering all-inclusive, fully furnished studios and shared apartments with recurring semester-based leases to domestic and international university students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Accommodation

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Residence Halls & Dormitory Management (On-/Near-Campus) (EDAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI), Shared Student Apartments & Roommate-Matching Platforms (EDAIALAD), Student Housing Ancillary Services (Utilities Setup, Furnishings, Deposits/Guarantors, Cleaning) (EDAIALAJ)

Keywords

• Student accommodation
• Purpose-built student housing
• Student apartments
• Serviced student rentals
• Student housing operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Student Accommodation Rent: Weekly rental payments from students for furnished private studios and shared apartments. All-inclusive pricing covers rent, utilities, Wi-Fi, and amenities. Revenue is recurring based on semester and annual lease agreements.
2. Group Booking Premiums: Additional revenue from group bookings (minimum 3 pax) with supplementary rent rebates applied, incentivizing multi-tenant commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Y Suites provides purpose-built student accommodation at two properties — Y Suites on Margaret in Sydney and Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill in Hong Kong — offering fully furnished private studios, ensuites, and shared apartments on weekly (Sydney) and monthly (Hong Kong) recurring leases. All-inclusive pricing covers Wi-Fi, utilities, and amenities, and the company runs the Y-CEP community events programme to support student social life. The service targets domestic and international university students seeking convenient, secure, all-in-one housing near major campuses.

Product overview

Y Suites is a student accommodation provider operating across Australia and Hong Kong with two main properties: Y Suites on Margaret in Sydney and Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill in Hong Kong. The company offers fully furnished, all-inclusive student apartments with various room types including studios, ensuites, and shared apartments. Y Suites provides amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, study areas, gyms, and organizes community events through its Y-CEP programme. The Sydney property features Studio Premium, Studio Deluxe, Ensuite Premium, and 2-Bedroom Apartment options, while the Hong Kong property offers Studio Grand, Studio Deluxe, and multiple shared bedroom configurations ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Y Suites on Margaret Purpose-built student accommodation property in Sydney, Australia, offering fully furnished apartments near University of Sydney, UTS, and UNSW, with NPAS accreditation from the Property Council of Australia.
• Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill Purpose-built student accommodation property in Hong Kong at 151 King's Road, Fortress Hill, a 19-storey, 246-bed facility located opposite Fortress Hill MTR Station, positioned near University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Hong Kong Shue Yan University.
• Studio Premium (Sydney) Private studio at Y Suites on Margaret with a Queen bed, private bathroom, kitchenette, storage space, and study area. Priced from A$819/week.
• Studio Deluxe (Sydney) Private studio at Y Suites on Margaret with a Queen bed, large private bathroom designed for accessibility, kitchenette, storage space, and study area. Priced from A$919/week.
• Ensuite Premium (Sydney) Private room at Y Suites on Margaret with Queen bed, ensuite bathroom, storage space, and study area. Priced from A$779/week.
• 2-Bedroom Apartment (Sydney) 2 private bedrooms at Y Suites on Margaret with King Single beds, shared bathroom, shared kitchenette, storage space, and study area. Priced from A$739/week.
• Studio Grand (Hong Kong) Private studio at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with Queen-sized bed, private bathroom, study area, storage space, living area, and mini washing machine. Priced from HK$19,500/month.
• Studio Deluxe (Hong Kong) Private studio at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with queen-sized bed, ensuite bathroom, study area, ample storage space, and comfortable living area. Priced from HK$23,000/month.
• 2 Bedroom Standard (Hong Kong) Studio room at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with King Single bed, study area, shared bathroom, and shared living space shared between two residents. Priced from HK$13,500/month.
• 2 Bedroom Premium (Hong Kong) Studio room at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with queen-size bed, study area, ample storage space, shared bathroom, and shared living area between two residents. Priced from HK$15,000/month.
• 3 Bedroom Standard (Hong Kong) Studio room at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with King Single bed, private study area, personal storage space, shared bathroom, and shared kitchenette among three residents. Priced from HK$12,500/month.
• 3 Bedroom Premium (Hong Kong) Studio room at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with Queen bed, private study area, ample personal storage space, shared bathroom, and shared kitchenette among three residents. Priced from HK$14,000/month.
• 4 Bedroom Standard (Hong Kong) Studio room at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with King Single bed, study area, storage space, two shared bathrooms, and kitchenette shared among four residents. Priced from HK$12,500/month.
• 4 Bedroom Premium (Hong Kong) Studio room at Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill with Queen bed, private study area, personal storage space, two shared bathrooms, and kitchenette shared among four residents. Priced from HK$14,000/month.
• Y-CEP (Y-Community Experience Programme) Year-round student-centric social events programme including food events, wellness activities, and community-building activities designed to foster lasting friendships and a vibrant resident community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by over 5000 domestic and international students

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Exclusive Partner DiscountsminorOthersResidents receive exclusive partner discounts through the Y Suites programme, providing additional value and savings on various products and services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Iglu: One of Australia's largest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operators with multiple properties across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Direct competitor to Y Suites on Margaret offering similar all-inclusive studios and shared apartments near major universities.
• UniLodge Australia: Australia's largest student accommodation provider operating properties across multiple cities including Sydney. Direct competitor offering similar studio and shared apartments with on-site amenities and university proximity.
• CHAPTER (Hong Kong): Hong Kong-based purpose-built student and co-living accommodation with multiple properties near universities. Direct competitor to Starvia by Y Suites on Fortress Hill in the Hong Kong student housing market.
• Soqquadro (Hong Kong): Hong Kong student accommodation provider offering furnished shared apartments near universities. Direct competitor to Y Suites' Hong Kong shared apartment offerings.
• Horizon Markhams (Hong Kong): Hong Kong student accommodation provider operating purpose-built student housing with furnished rooms near major universities. Comparable product offering and target market to Starvia by Y Suites.
• Scape Australia: Major Australian PBSA operator with thousands of beds across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Direct competitor to Y Suites in Sydney (e.g., Scape Sydney) and offers comparable amenity-rich, all-inclusive student living.
• Arrow on Swanston (CLV): Purpose-built student accommodation in central Melbourne offering studio apartments with all-inclusive amenities. Comparable to Y Suites in product offering, target market (international students), and PBSA positioning.

Regional players

• Dash Living: Asia-focused serviced co-living and student accommodation provider operating across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. Comparable to Y Suites in product (furnished co-living) and regional reach, though broader than student-only.
• Weave Living: Asia-Pacific co-living and student accommodation operator with properties in Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney. Comparable to Y Suites' HK-Sydney footprint and all-inclusive furnished accommodation model.

Broad incumbents

• Greystar (Asia-Pacific): Global leader in student housing and rental accommodation operating assets across Australia, UK, US, and Continental Europe. Larger, well-capitalized broad incumbent in the same PBSA category Y Suites competes in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/y-suites

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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