Macquarie City Campus
Accommodation & airport pick-up services
Macquarie City Campus has
a range of accommodation
options. Students must contact the
providers directly if they wish to
stay at any of these providers:
- private rental accommodation, or university student residences, including self-catering apartments or house-sharing with other students such as UniLodge; StudentFlatmates.com.au; urbanest; Nestoria
- Homestay accommodation with Australian families; and
Airport Pick-up> click here
Private rental accommodation
If students are looking for
private rental accommodation
in Sydney, the following
websites provide useful
information:
www.gumtree.com.au |
All suburban areas in
metropolitan Sydney are
accessible to the city, with
travelling times anywhere
from thirty minutes to an hour.
Studentflatmates.com.au
StudentFlatmates.com.au is one of Australia's largest student share accommodation website that will help you find a place near the campus.
| http://www.studentflatmates.com.au |
Urbanest
urbanest is student accommodation made better providing hassle-free living in the heart of Sydney so you can concentrate on the enjoyment and success of your studies.
Better because...
- Perfectly location on the corner of Quay Street and Thomas Street in Haymarket just 5 minutes to central station and two stops from Macquarie City Campus. And on the door step to China Town with all its wonderful shops, markets, great restaurants and convenience stores.
- Fast and reliable broadband so you stay connected without interruption and with 1GB per month included in the rent. Also there’s Wi-Fi in all the communal areas for you to enjoy 24/7.
- No hidden extras with our all inclusive rents which include:
- Broadband internet
- Electricity
- Water
- Contents insurance
- Fully furnished rooms & apartments
- Private en suite and air conditioning in every room
- Games areas, big screen TV area, group study rooms and BBQ area.
- Coin operated laundry and bike shed
- Safe and secure with state-of-the-art security systems including swipe card access, intercoms and CCTV. And there’s always a member the urbanest team on site 24/7 to help you.
Come and see what you missing with a personal tour of urbanest Quay Street by calling 1800 260 801 or for more information visit
| http://www.urbanest.com.au |
UniLodge

UniLodge is conveniently
located in Broadway and
Kensington, both situated a
short bus trip or train trip from
the centre of Sydney. UniLodge
is fully furnished student
accommodation designed
to meet students’ academic
and social needs. Services
and facilities provided at
UniLodge include:
- a safe student learning environment;
- hi-speed Internet access in all apartments and rooms;
- friendly, helpful on-site residential staff;
- group study areas;
- common recreation areas with large screen televisions;
- regular social events; and
- UniLodge, Kensington also provides accommodation for students under the age of 18 years.
The cost of staying at UniLodge
varies from AU$274 per week for
a small studio or loft to AU$510
per week for a medium to large,
twin share apartment. Airport
pick-up services are available
with a shuttle bus running
from the Sydney International/
Domestic airport to the Sydney
Central Business District.
For more up-to-date information on UniLodge, visit
| http://www.unilodge.com.au/Sydney/ |
NESTORIA
Nestoria is a quick and easy Australian property search eangine for real estate. If you are looking at renting or buying a home here is another option to check accommodation options.
| http://www.nestoria.com.au |
Accommodation at North Ryde
It is recommended that
students studying at
Macquarie City Campus apply
for accommodation close to
the city. Accommodation
at Macquarie University,
North Ryde is only available
for students studying at
North Ryde.
Homestay
Macquarie City Campus offers
Homestay accommodation
for students wishing to live
with an Australian family.
Homestay is an excellent
opportunity to learn about
Australian culture, while
practising English language
skills. Accommodation is
located throughout Sydney and
students can expect to travel
anywhere from thirty minutes
to one hour to and from
Macquarie City Campus.
If Homestay is the preferred
option, students will need to
evaluate what the homestay
family will be like to live with.
Australian families vary in
cultural background and size.
Homestay hosts often work
during the week; however
somebody may be at home
during the day in some
families. Many families have
commitments (e.g. hobbies,
sport and relaxation time)
during the evenings and/or on
weekends. The food provided
may also be different to the
type of food some students
are accustomed to. Whatever
the case, students will need
to be flexible and open to
new experiences.
Homestay accommodation and airport pickup can be arranged by contacting the following providers:
| www.auzziefamilies.com www.homestaynetwork.com.au www.homestay.com.au |
Airport Pick-up Services
Airport pick-up can be arranged
if students are studying an
English language course at Navitas English Centre or have arranged accommodation at UniLodge
apartments or Homestay.
With UniLodge
Apartments
Students deciding to stay at
UniLodge Apartments can opt
to use the Airport Connect
service which provides a shuttle
bus services from the Sydney
International/Domestic airport
to the Sydney Central Business
District. For more information
on Airport Connect, visit:
| www.airportconnect.com.au |
With Homestay
For students deciding to stay
at a Homestay accommodation,
airport pickup is available
by booking directly with the
Homestay provider in advance.
There is a booking fee for this
service and students must book
in advance to ensure airport
pick-up is arranged.





