Camperdown
Nothing listed right now- Walk
- Cycle
- Bus
- Getting to campusCompare walking, cycling and buses to your teaching building.
- SuitsStudents starting with the campus suburb and checking walking and cycling options.
Campus rental guide · Semester 1, 2027
Renting near the University of Sydney's Camperdown and Darlington campus
The main campus spans the adjoining Camperdown and Darlington areas. Start with your teaching building and campus entrance, then compare walking, cycling, buses and rail connections such as Redfern. This guide brings together surrounding areas, accommodation and the steps before the 2027 Welcome Program, using NSW transport and renting sources.
- Campus locationCamperdown and Darlington · Sydney NSW
- Semester 1, 2027Welcome Program 8–19 Feb · classes start 22 Feb
- Main ways to campusWalking and cycling · buses · rail connections at Redfern and Central
Yeeliving Rental Guides Team · Checked 16 Oct 2026
Key points
Three things to know about this campus
- 1
Choose an entrance for your teaching building
Camperdown and Darlington adjoin each other, but the final walk depends on your teaching building. Plan from the property address to the entrance you will use, including the walk from the station.
Source: University of Sydney: Getting to campus · Transport for NSW: Trip Planner
- 2
Start with the surrounding areas listed by the university
The accommodation page names Annandale, Newtown, Chippendale and Glebe, while the off-campus guide also lists areas such as Redfern. Compare campus connections before room types and agreements.
Source: University of Sydney: Camperdown and Darlington accommodation · University of Sydney: Off-campus accommodation
- 3
2027 university accommodation applications have opened
Applications for 2027 accommodation opened at 10 am Sydney time on 14 September 2026. Check the university accommodation portal for subsequent rounds, eligibility and availability.
Source: University of Sydney: Accommodation application support · University of Sydney: Accommodation
Where to live
7 areas students often live in
Ordered by how you get to campus. Listing counts and typical rents come from Yeeliving listings and update daily; check routes with the official journey planner.
Darlington
4 listed- Walk
- Cycle
- Train
- Getting to campusCompare walking and cycling with routes via Redfern Station.
- SuitsStudents with classes around Darlington who also want to compare rail connections.
- Typical rentStudent accommodation · Studio A$760–860/wk
Newtown
Nothing listed right now- Walk
- Cycle
- Train
- Bus
- Getting to campusCompare walking and cycling with rail or bus connections from the exact address.
- SuitsStudents comparing several campus travel options in an area named by the university.
Glebe
1 listed- Walk
- Bus
- Cycle
- Getting to campusCompare walking, buses and cycling from your address to the chosen campus entrance.
- SuitsStudents comparing a surrounding area and shopping facilities.
- NearbyBroadway Sydney
Chippendale
3 listed- Walk
- Cycle
- Bus
- Getting to campusCompare walking, cycling and bus routes from your address to Darlington or Camperdown.
- SuitsStudents comparing apartments and shopping facilities in an area listed by the university.
- NearbyCentral Park Mall
Annandale
Nothing listed right now- Walk
- Cycle
- Bus
- Getting to campusCompare walking, cycling and buses from the exact address to your teaching building.
- SuitsStudents broadening their housing search and comparing different connections.
Redfern
3 listed- Train
- Walk
- Bus
- Cycle
- Getting to campusWalk from Redfern Station or compare bus and cycling routes from the property address.
- SuitsStudents comparing rail connections and entrances on the Darlington side.
Listings updated 7 Nov 2026. Typical rent is the middle half of listed prices in the area (shown only with at least 4 listings in a group), excluding car spaces; the operator's or agent's final quote applies.
Getting to campus
Getting to campus
Train and the final walk
The university lists rail connections including Redfern and Central. Check the final walk to your teaching building and plan the whole journey with Transport for NSW.
Bus
Enter the property address, travel date and class arrival time to compare buses and walking connections. Journey times vary by address.
Walking and cycling
Compare walking and cycling routes around campus, checking the entrance and teaching building you will use.
Check the route from your address
Everyone lives somewhere different, so we do not quote minutes. Before you choose, plan the trip from the property's address to campus with the official journey planner.
Rents
Typical weekly rents within 3 km of campus
Grouped by room type. Each row is the middle half of Yeeliving's listed prices, per week; utilities are extra unless the listing says otherwise.
Student accommodation
- StudioA$780–850/wk17 listings
- Ensuite roomA$670–760/wk11 listings
- Shared roomA$490–590/wk14 listings
- 1 bedroom1 listed · too few for a range
- 2 bedrooms1 listed · too few for a range
- 3 bedrooms1 listed · too few for a range
Private rentals (whole place): only 1 listed within 3 km, too few for a range.
Listings updated 7 Nov 2026. Distances are straight-line to campus; the operator's or agent's final quote applies. Filter by budget → · Compare with other campuses →
Student accommodation
Student accommodation near campus
University partner accommodation and branded student accommodation nearby. Yeeliving helps you compare and apply for student accommodation at no service fee.
Scape at University of Sydney
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Boundary x Scape
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Scape Abercrombie
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Scape Glebe
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Scape Darlington
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Broadway x Scape
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Scape Cleveland
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Scape Redfern
Operator: Scape · Check the operator page for the campus route and current availability
Queen Mary Building · Abercrombie · Regiment · Darlington HouseUniversity accommodation
Operator: University of Sydney · University residences; check eligibility and agreements with the university
Student accommodation listed with Yeeliving
Timeline
Semester 1, 2027: what to do when
- 14 September 2026, 10 am
2027 university accommodation applications open
Sydney local time. Check the accommodation portal for subsequent rounds, eligibility and availability.
- Now to December
Choose an area and budget, compare the three ways to live
University accommodation, student accommodation, and renting a whole place or sharing each have trade-offs. Narrow down areas by how you will get to campus first.
- 15 December 2026
Yeeliving early bird closes
Pay an A$20 deposit by then for 10% off the private rental service fee. Our student accommodation service is already free.
- 8–19 February 2027
Welcome Program
Plan around the Welcome Program and check the university page for individual events.
- 22 February 2027
Semester 1 classes start
Some courses may have different arrangements; check the university and course calendars.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Official pages set the rules. For anything else, ask an adviser.
Ask an adviserWhich surrounding areas does the university name?
The accommodation page names Annandale, Newtown, Chippendale and Glebe. Check each property address against your own teaching building.
Official source: University of Sydney
When did 2027 university accommodation applications open?
Applications opened at 10 am Sydney time on 14 September 2026. Check the accommodation portal for eligibility, subsequent rounds and remaining availability.
Official source: University of Sydney
Who holds a rental bond in NSW?
NSW residential rental bonds are held by NSW Fair Trading and can be lodged through Rental Bonds Online. Keep payment and lodgement records and check the confirmation against the official NSW process.
Official source: NSW Fair Trading
When must I return the condition report?
Under the NSW guidance, complete your section and return one copy to the rental provider or agent within seven days of moving in. Keep a copy and record the property condition with time-stamped photos.
Official source: NSW Fair Trading
Do international students automatically receive Opal concessions?
No. Transport for NSW lists exceptions, including certain scholarships. Check the official eligibility conditions for your circumstances.
Official source: Transport for NSW
How do I check the whole journey to campus?
Enter the property address, campus entrance, date and arrival time in Trip Planner to compare rail, buses and the final walk.
Official source: Transport for NSW
Where can I check residential tenancy and moving-in rules?
Use the NSW Government and NSW Fair Trading renting pages. Before signing, check which rules apply to your chosen accommodation and agreement.
Official source: NSW Government
Official links
Official links
University of Sydney
NSW renting rules
Sources and checks
Prepared by the Yeeliving Rental Guides Team. Facts were checked on 16 Oct 2026 and each one links to its source. University and government pages change, so check them again before you apply, sign or travel. This page is not legal advice.
- Listings, counts and rents: Yeeliving listings, updated 7 Nov 2026; the operator's or agent's final quote applies.
- Campus, transport, accommodation and dates: Public pages of the university, Transport for NSW, NSW Fair Trading / NSW Government and the operators (see each section).
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Prices are subject to each building's final quote. Photos come from the buildings. Distances are measured in a straight line.