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University of Sydney - Queen Mary Building
2.1 mi from centre7 room types
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University of Sydney - Regiment Student Accommodation
1.4 mi from centre1 room type
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Western Sydney University Campbelltown Village
27.7 mi from centre5 room types
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Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Village
31.9 mi from centre4 room types
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Western Sydney University Nirimba Village
21.2 mi from centre1 room type
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StudiosFor students who want privacy and the joy of being personally responsible for every dish.4 typesask usEn-suite roomsA solid middle ground: your own bathroom, shared kitchen, fewer diplomatic incidents.8 typesask usShared roomsUsually the lowest spend. Personal space takes a gap year, but the budget breathes.1 typeask usApartmentsGood for friend groups who already know whose turn it is to buy washing-up liquid.10 typesask us
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Western Sydney University Penrith Village
28.3 mi from centre5 room types
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Area vibes
Where to look in Sydney
Neighbourhood choice changes commute, rent and social life. Tiny detail, apparently.
Camperdown
Best for lecture proximity
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- popular areas can move fast
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- Good if your calendar already looks like a group project with deadlines.
Darlington
Best for weekend plans
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- rent may need a reality check
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- Worth comparing if you want life outside lectures too. Bold concept.
Newtown
Best for better-value rooms
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- commute details matter
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- Check the commute before falling in love with the rent. Maths has entered the chat.
Kensington
Best for quieter evenings
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- availability can be patchy
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- Great when sleep is part of the academic strategy.
Sydney CBD
Best for transport links
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- view before you romanticise it
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- Useful if you plan to leave your room occasionally. Ambitious, but healthy.
About Sydney
Why students choose Sydney
Sydney is home to two of Australia's top-ranked universities, the University of Sydney and UNSW, plus a large international student population. Rents are higher than in Melbourne, but the city compensates with a stronger graduate job market and a strong tech and finance scene.
USyd students typically live in Darlington, Glebe, Newtown, or Camperdown. UNSW students stay in Kensington, Randwick, or Kingsford, with Light Rail to the CBD. Sydney has rapid CBD apartment growth too, but the inner suburbs are still where most students base themselves.
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Top Sydney universities and campus links
Sydney's student population is anchored by University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, and Macquarie University. When choosing student accommodation in Sydney, most students prioritise the walking-distance or single-transfer commute to their own department, since it saves 60 to 90 minutes a day on lectures, labs, and evening study.
On each Sydney property page you will see the exact minute count to nearby universities and whether the campus is served by direct public transport. If you already know your university, filter by it before comparing rooms, it saves a lot of back and forth.
Best areas for students in Sydney
The best areas for student accommodation in Sydney include Camperdown, Darlington, Newtown, Kensington, and Sydney CBD. Each has a distinct mix of student housing, cafes, supermarkets, and public transport connections, so the "best" area really depends on which university you attend and what kind of neighbourhood you want to live in.
If you are new to Sydney, aim for neighbourhoods with a high student population and good late-night public transport. Areas near your university's main campus are safest for evening walks home and mean you can lie in for 9 AM lectures.
Cost of living for students in Sydney
The cost of student accommodation in Sydney typically starts from A$320/week, and rent is usually the single biggest line item in a student's budget. Beyond rent, students in Sydney typically budget for groceries, public transport, mobile data, and social spending.
If Sydney rents feel steep, it can be worth comparing with cities like Melbourne and Brisbane: the same weekly budget often stretches further, and some Australia universities have satellite campuses across multiple cities.
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Getting around Sydney
Sydney's L2 and L3 Light Rail services run from the CBD out to Kensington and Randwick for UNSW. Trains, buses, and ferries are part of the same Opal card system.
Nearby universities
Where students live in Sydney
University of Sydney
Camperdown, Sydney NSW 2006
The University of Sydney's Camperdown and Darlington campus sits south-west of the CBD, with nearby student areas including Darlington, Glebe, Chippendale and Newtown.
Student accommodation near University of SydneyUNSW Sydney
Kensington, Sydney NSW 2052
UNSW is in Kensington in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Light rail links make CBD and inner-south accommodation realistic for many students.
Student accommodation near UNSW SydneyUniversity of Technology Sydney
15 Broadway, Ultimo NSW 2007
UTS is in Ultimo beside Central and Broadway, putting many CBD, Haymarket and Chippendale student rooms within an easy walk.
Student accommodation near University of Technology SydneyMacquarie University
Balaclava Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2109
Macquarie University's campus is in Macquarie Park, so students should compare nearby north-west options with train-linked inner-city accommodation.
Student accommodation near Macquarie UniversityWestern Sydney University
Parramatta South, Rydalmere NSW 2116
Western Sydney University teaches across several campuses. This page measures from Parramatta South; check your own campus before booking.
Student accommodation near Western Sydney UniversityUniversity of Notre Dame Australia Sydney
Broadway, Sydney NSW 2007
Notre Dame's Sydney campus is around Broadway and Chippendale, close to UTS, Central and several inner-city student accommodation clusters.
Student accommodation near University of Notre Dame Australia SydneyAustralian Catholic University North Sydney
40 Edward Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
ACU North Sydney is just across the harbour from the CBD, so students compare North Sydney rooms with city accommodation linked by train or bus.
Student accommodation near Australian Catholic University North SydneyAustralian Catholic University (Strathfield)
Barker Road, Strathfield, Sydney 2135
Australian Catholic University (Strathfield) is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Australian Catholic University (Strathfield)Charles Sturt University Sydney
10 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney 2127
Charles Sturt University Sydney is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Charles Sturt University SydneyCQUniversity Sydney
400 Kent Street, Sydney 2000
CQUniversity Sydney is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near CQUniversity SydneyFederation University of Australia Sydney
495 Kent Street, Sydney 2000
Federation University of Australia Sydney is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Federation University of Australia SydneyLa Trobe University Sydney
495 Kent Street, Sydney 2000
La Trobe University Sydney is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near La Trobe University SydneySydney Business School, University of Wollongong
1 Conservatorium Road, Sydney 2000
Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Sydney Business School, University of WollongongUniversity of New South Wales (CBD Campus)
1 Conservatorium Road, Sydney 2000
University of New South Wales (CBD Campus) is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near University of New South Wales (CBD Campus)University of New South Wales (Manly Vale Campus)
King Street, Manly Vale, Sydney 2093
University of New South Wales (Manly Vale Campus) is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near University of New South Wales (Manly Vale Campus)University of New South Wales (Randwick Campus)
King Street, Randwick, Sydney 2031
University of New South Wales (Randwick Campus) is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near University of New South Wales (Randwick Campus)University of Newcastle Sydney
1 Conservatorium Road, Sydney 2000
University of Newcastle Sydney is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near University of Newcastle SydneyUniversity of Tasmania Sydney
Kirkbride Way, Lilyfield, Sydney 2040
University of Tasmania Sydney is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near University of Tasmania SydneyUNSW Art & Design Sydney
Little Napier Street, Paddington, Sydney 2021
UNSW Art & Design Sydney is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near UNSW Art & Design SydneyWestern Sydney University (Kingswood)
O'Connell Street, Kingswood, Sydney 2747
Western Sydney University (Kingswood) is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Western Sydney University (Kingswood)Western Sydney University Campbelltown
University Drive, Sydney 2560
Western Sydney University Campbelltown is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Western Sydney University CampbelltownWestern Sydney University Hawkesbury
Bourke Street, Richmond 2753
Western Sydney University Hawkesbury is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
Student accommodation near Western Sydney University HawkesburyWestern Sydney University Nirimba
Quakers Road, Nirimba Fields, Sydney 2763
Western Sydney University Nirimba is one of the universities students search accommodation for in Sydney. The buildings on this page are the ones closest to its campus, each shown with the distance to it.
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Frequently asked questions
- Most UNSW students live in Kensington, Kingsford, or Randwick. All three are walking distance or a short Light Rail ride to the Kensington campus.