36Rooms available
UniLodge Ultimo
1.1 mi from centre4 room types
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4Rooms available
Mountain x Scape
1.1 mi from centre3 room types
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A$499/week
8Rooms available
Switch Macquarie Park
8.1 mi from centre6 room types
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A$525/week
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Scape at University of Sydney
1.5 mi from centre4 room types
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A$579/week
14Rooms available
Switch Kensington
3.1 mi from centre7 room types
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A$669/week
58Rooms available
UniLodge Kensington
3.1 mi from centre5 room types
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A$806/week
26Rooms available
Indi Sydney
0.8 mi from centre2 room types
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A$1,800/week
6Rooms available
Boundary x Scape
1.5 mi from centre3 room types
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4Rooms available
Broadway x Scape
1.5 mi from centre2 room types
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11Rooms available
Scape Abercrombie
1.7 mi from centre4 room types
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14Rooms available
Scape Ascot
2.8 mi from centre4 room types
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10Rooms available
Scape Cleveland
1.4 mi from centre5 room types
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8Rooms available
Scape Darling House
0.7 mi from centre3 room types
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Scape Darling Square
0.7 mi from centre5 room types
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16Rooms available
Scape Darlington
1.9 mi from centre3 room types
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Scape Glebe
1.5 mi from centre4 room types
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12Rooms available
Scape Kensington
2.9 mi from centre5 room types
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Scape Kingsford
4 mi from centre5 room types
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14Rooms available
Scape Lachlan
3.2 mi from centre8 room types
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Scape Quay
0.9 mi from centre2 room types
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23Rooms available
Scape Redfern
1.6 mi from centre4 room types
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Scape Sydney Central
1.1 mi from centre4 room types
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University of Sydney - Abercrombie Accommodation
1.6 mi from centre1 room type
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University of Sydney - Darlington House Student Accommodation
1.9 mi from centre1 room type
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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$450/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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Universities in Sydney
- University of Sydney
- UNSW Sydney
- University of Technology Sydney
- Macquarie University
Popular neighbourhoods
- Camperdown
- Darlington
- Newtown
- Kensington
- Sydney CBD
Getting around
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
USyd's Camperdown campus is just south-west of the CBD, with student-heavy housing in Darlington, Glebe, and Newtown.
Student accommodation near University of SydneyUNSW Sydney
Kensington, Sydney NSW 2052
UNSW sits in Kensington in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Light Rail makes the CBD a short ride away.
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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.
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