UNSW Neighbourhood
Kensington
Life: Various restaurants and lifestyle shops are located on this street, including Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and Italian restaurants, which will satisfy your foodie. Most of the houses in this area are spacious single-family houses. Most of the residential areas are located on both sides of Anzac Prade, the main street of Kingston, and most of them are houses.
Transport: The location is perfect. You can walk to and from school if you want to get there. If you find it a hassle to take public transport, this is your first choice. Closer to the city, you can take several buses to the town in about 20 minutes. The airport is about 30 minutes away by bus 303.
Kingsford
Life: Named in honour of Charles Kingsford Smith, a great Australian aviator, Kingsford was originally part of Sydney’s South Kensington district. Anzac Parade is also the mainstay, with Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Italian, McDonald’s and much more. Surrounded by various restaurants, cafes, and shopping centres. The neighbourhood has a variety of restaurants, cafes, shopping centres, tree-lined streets and parks, and is close to Coogee and Maroubra beaches. The neighbourhood comprises spacious detached houses, most of which are located on Anzac Prade, the main street, and most of them are houses.
Transport: The city centre is about 40 minutes away by 392/396 buses. The airport is 30 minutes away by bus 400/410.
Randwick
Living: Adjacent to Kingsford district, the health and education centre of the east end, the living environment and safety level are also very high. All are traffic zones. The area has a large Coles shopping centre and a significant hospital close to the Royal Randwick Racecourse, Lakes Golf Club, and Centennial Park.
Transport: The city centre is about 20 minutes away by bus 372. Bus 370 takes 10 minutes to the University of New South Wales. Bus 303 takes 30 minutes to the airport.
Waterloo
Life: Sydney’s best coffee shops, nightlife, famous beaches, Sydney’s football stadium where significant tournaments are often held, cricket ground, racecourse, Sydney’s largest park, Centennial Park, and two top-class golf courses, including the Australian Golf Club, which is ranked among the top ten golf clubs in the world and is the oldest and most luxurious golf club in Australia. The Australian Golf Club is Australia’s oldest and most luxurious golf club.
Transport: The University of New South Wales is about 20 minutes by bus 370. Bus 343 takes 15 minutes to the city centre. The airport is 15 minutes by T8.
Zetland
Living: East Village shopping centre with Coles supermarket is in the area. Moore Park Supa Centa in neighbouring Kensington is only a 5-7-minute drive from Zetland. Situated at the junction of Todman Avenue and South Dowling Street, the mall has around 40 furniture and homeware shops, including Harvey Norman, Nick Scali, JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee and Toys ‘R’ Us. It is undergoing an expansion that is expected to be completed by the middle of this year. Regarding leisure facilities, there are tennis courts in neighbouring Alexandria and Beaconsfield, while The Australian Golf Course is located in Rosebery.
Transport: Sydney’s city centre is about 20 minutes away by bus 343 in the Zetland area, and the University of New South Wales is 20 minutes away by bus 370. Green Square train station is located on Botany Street in Alexandria and is part of the ‘Airport and Eastern Hills Line’. “Green Square Station is located on Botany Street in Alexandria and is part of the Airport and Eastern Hills Line. From Green Square Station, it’s 5 minutes to Central Station and 13 minutes to Circular Quay. In the other direction, it’s an 8-minute drive to the International Airport and 22 minutes to Beverly Hills.
Rosebery
Life: The area has excellent shopping at Eastlakes and a large Coles at Waterloo. Up-and-coming East Village shopping and Supa Centa Furniture City are also available—distance to Coogee Beach 12, Centennial Park. Sydney Cricket Ground, Golf Courses, Sydney Sports Complexes such as Sydney Football Stadium and other recreational facilities are also available.
Transport: Rosebery is located 5 kilometres from Sydney (business district) and is only 15 kilometres away by car. The neighbourhood is easily accessible by public transport with 343,301,348,370, M20 and many other buses to the City, Bondi Beach, Universities and Colleges. 15km walk to Green Square train station and one train stop to Central. 5km drive to the Eastern Distributor entrance, making it easy to get to the neighbouring areas of Sydney. Eastern Distributor entrance is just 5 minutes drive away, giving you easy access to Sydney’s neighbourhoods. Rosebery Townhouse is only 15 minutes drive from the airport.
Mascot
Life: Westfield Eastgardens is a shopping town with over 270 shops including Myer, Big W, Kmart, Target, JB Hi-Fi, Coles, Woolworths and Franklins, with a wide range of shops and services including a pizzeria, bakery, pastry shop, wine shop, restaurant, fruit and vegetable shop, A wide range of shops and services are available in the area, including pizza shops, bakeries, pastry shops, wine shops, restaurants, fruit and vegetable shops, butchers, audio-visual shops, dentist’s offices, banks and post offices.
Transport: Sydney’s largest airport, Kingsford Smith Airport, is also located in the mascot area and can be reached by train or bus in ten minutes. The Sydney Light Rail project, currently under construction, will also be running to Mascot in the next few years, with 8 minutes to Central Station and 16 minutes to Circular Quay. Several bus routes (buses) run to Sydney city centre and the University of New South Wales, including bus numbers 20, 301, 303, 309, 310, 343, 357, 400 and 410, Westfield Eastgardens.
Arncliffe
Life: The main shopping area is located along Firth Street and Belmore Street near the railway station, with fruit and vegetable shops, bakeries, butchers, takeaways, restaurants, pharmacies, grocery shops and newsagents. The neighbouring shopping centre of Rockdale is about 10 minutes’ drive away (by train) from Woolworths, among others.
Transport: Sydney International Airport is a 10-minute drive away. There is a train station in the area that goes to the city. The 400 bus goes to the University of New South Wales and the airport.
Maroubra
Life: This is the safest and best place to live near UNSW, next to a supermarket, Coles, gym Fitness First, Randwick district library, and small Chinese/Japanese/Korean/Indian restaurants.
Transport 393/399 will take you to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in about 15 minutes. Three hundred ninety-three will take you to the city centre in about 30 minutes. Take 301/400 buses to the airport in about 40 minutes.UTS & USYD Summary UTS and USYD students are thrilled to be in Sydney’s city centre, surrounded by various business districts, living, entertainment, learning, food, and conveniences.
UTS & USYD’s Accommodation Areas
UTS and USYD students are thrilled. The school is located in the city centre of Sydney, surrounded by various business districts, living, entertainment, learning, and food, all kinds of convenience.
Sydney
Sydney is the absolute city centre of Sydney. With Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanic Gardens, art galleries, many bars, cafes, music festivals, and so on, as well as a variety of attractions and business districts in the region, life is very convenient. And you don’t need to overthink the traffic problem here, there are many choices of trains and buses, and of course, if you’re keen on the Taxi, then the traffic problem can be ignored. Of course, if you are keen on Taxi, then the traffic problem can be ignored. In the centre of Sydney, flats are mostly high-rise and require lift access, luxury and high-end, but the price is also very high; the only drawback is that the distance from UTS and USYD is slightly far. If you’re naturally urban and love nightlife, this is your place.
Ultimo
Life: Being in the city centre, life in Ultimo is very convenient. There are countless restaurants, supermarkets and more extensive shopping centres such as Broadway Shopping, Centre China Town, Market City, Sydney Fish Market, Wentworth Park, New Oriental Chinese Supermarket, and Chinatown.
Transport: ultimo is close to Central Station and Town Hall station. It is within walking distance of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. In addition, public transport is very convenient. Buses 412, 413, 431, 433, 436, 438, 439, 440, 461, 471 and so on are available in the area, and it takes about 9 minutes to reach the city centre. For UTS and USYD students, everyday life is a short walk to where you want to be.
Haymarket
Life: Haymarket is the absolute city centre. Chinese food, Japanese food, Korean food, Thai food, Spanish food, Italian food, dessert shops, cafes and other online food can satisfy the lovers instantly. Shopaholics don’t have to worry about not having a place to swipe their credit cards – World Square, Market City, Woolworth, MD ranking, Miracle supermarkets and other shopping malls are guaranteed to dazzle you. Of course, there are also a lot of entertainment and leisure places, such as Wentworth Park, The Metro Theatre, Event Cinemas, amusement parks, billiard halls, game malls, comic book shops and so on.
Transport: Haymarket is surrounded by Central Station, Museum Station, and Town Hall Station, and there are 501, 436, 480, 483, 339, 374, 100, L23, L28, X09, X10, 21T4 and so on, which can take you to UTS and USYD. Haymarket is next to Ultimo, a 5- to 15-minute walk to the UTS library and various school districts. It’s about 1.5km from USYD, so you can walk or take public transport; both are super convenient.
Chippendale
Chippendale is located opposite Ultimo, which is a great location. The most famous Apartment in this area is the legendary Netflix grass building – Central Park. Apart from Darling Square, it’s the second most high-end Apartment in Sydney. This area has many restaurants, including dessert shops, Chinese food, Japanese food, American fast food, Malaysian-style restaurants, etc. Central Park Mall is also one of the most famous shopping malls in Sydney.
Transport: Chippendale is only two kilometres away from Sydney city centre. The area has many bus stops: 412, 352, 422, 426, 440, 461, and more than 20 buses. It is a recommended area for UTS and USYD students to stay in and a 10-minute walk to both schools.
Camperdown
Life: The area has a large number of Victorian terraced houses. Restaurants, Chinese super and shops are densely distributed in Parramatta Rd, King St. Two main streets; there are Chinese food, fast food, BBQ, Thai food and other restaurants; shopping centres have QE Foodstores, Miracle Supermarkets, Central Park Mall is only 2 kilometres away.
Transport: Camperdown is 4km away from the city; it is the first choice of the University of Sydney students to rent an apartment. There are Redfern stations, 412, 423, 426, 428, 422, 370, M10, etc. Many buses go directly to USYD and the town.
Burwood
Life: Burwood is a sizeable Chinese area, and the living environment and facilities are very sound. There are regional shopping centres such as Westfield and Plaza and several Chinese supermarkets such as Woolworths, Coles, and Target Kmart, all located around the main street, Burwood Rd. As the most representative of the Chinese area, Burwood has a variety of Chinese food, hot pot barbecue meat is essential; of course, there are also other flavours of the restaurant. Staying in Burwood may be as super convenient as living in China.
Transport: Burwood is about 12km away from Sydney city centre. Burwood Railway Station is located in the centre of Burwood. The express train will take you to the city in 12 minutes, or you can take train T1/T2 to Redfern station in 20 minutes, taking you to usyd, uts and the town. Besides the train, there are buses and night buses in Burwood, so you don’t have to worry about travelling.
Wolli Creek
Wolli Creek is also a Chinese area. There is more Chinese food on the main street, Arncilffe St. Of course, there is also Thai food, Taiwanese food, etc. Wolli Creek has the new Oriental Chinese supermarket, Caltex, and Coles supermarket. So it is very convenient for shopping in daily life. Wolli Creek is a new area, so the environment is perfect. There are ample parks, green areas, waterfront businesses, and an emerging business district.
Transport: Wolli Creek is a new area located north of the airport, 11km from Sydney city centre. It is about 8km from UTS and 7km from USYD. The location is easily accessible by public transport and is ideal for those with a car. You can take T4 at Wolli Creek station to UTS and USYD in 25 mins. The metro is 10+ minutes from the city.
Arncilffe
Life: This is a new area, so there is no need to say anything about the environment. Restaurants and Chinese supermarkets are also concentrated in Firth St.
Transport: this area is the absolute first choice of car people, 16 km from Sydney city centre, next to the highway, whether travelling or shopping is very convenient. Of course, there is also Arncilffe station to use and uts, and the express train takes only 15 minutes. Summary of UTS & USYD accommodation areas
UTS and USYD students are delighted. The school is in Sydney’s city centre, surrounded by various business districts, living, entertainment, learning, food, and conveniences.
FAQ
Surry Hills, Glebe, and Newtown offer vibrant communities with a blend of dining, entertainment, and proximity to the university. These areas are known for their authentic charm and convenient location.
Yes, areas like Kensington, Kingsford, and Randwick offer various rental options that cater to different budgets, all within a short distance from UNSW.
Both regions are well-serviced by Sydney’s public transport network, including buses, trains, and the light rail, ensuring easy access to and from the universities.
Absolutely. These neighbourhoods are popular among international students due to their welcoming community vibe, diverse cultural presence, and various housing options.
Rental prices can vary based on the type of accommodation and specific location. Newtown and Surry Hills are slightly higher due to their proximity to the city, while Kensington and Kingsford may offer more competitive rates.
