Tips for finding your home away from home.

Coming to Sydney to study? How exciting!

Before you make the move, there are a few important things you have to prepare, like your student accommodation.

But what student accommodation options are there in Sydney? How do you apply? And what do you need to think about before you secure it?

We're here to help you understand your options, costs and next steps so you can make an informed choice. 

Accommodation options

Accommodation costs

How much does student accommodation cost in Sydney?

How much you’ll pay to live in Sydney depends on lots of things, including your accommodation type, location and lifestyle. Check out Study Australia’s cost of living calculator to compare accommodation arrangements and for an estimate of your potential living costs in Australia.

Before you book accommodation

Before committing to any accommodation, it's important to ask a few questions. Taking time to evaluate these things can prevent costly or stressful changes later.

How to find accommodation

Where to live

Before you find your perfect accommodation, it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about where you’d like to live.

Here are some things to consider when deciding which area is the right fit for you.

On campus or off campus?

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Living on campus means:

  • being close to classes, lectures and tutorials
  • no need to commute, saving you money on transport
  • feeling a part of the vibrant campus community.
Facade in Newtown, painted in pastel green.

Living off campus might mean:

  • experiencing more of everyday life in Australia
  • exploring and learning about different areas
  • more independence. 

Inner city or suburbs?

Another thing you may want to explore is whether you’re more interested in city living or a suburban escape.

3 students walking along Railway Square, a bus interchange near UTS.

Inner-city life in suburbs such as Ultimo, Haymarket or Chippendale offers:

  • the convenience of having everything on your doorstep
  • low or no commute time to work or university
  • plenty of fun things to see and do.
Aerial view of Chatswood at dawn, a train running in the foreground and apartment buildings in the background.

Living in suburbs like Parramatta, Chatswood, Burwood or Rockdale could mean:

  • more affordable options
  • a more comfortable, laid-back environment
  • a different experience of Australia (and a higher chance of seeing some of our cool native wildlife).
Student support staff behind desk gives advice to international student in the UTS student centre.

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