Macquarie University Accommodation

About Macquarie University

1. Macquarie University, distance from CBD:

• Taxi - 14 minutes

• Bus - 40 minutes

• Train - 1 hour

2. Macquarie University has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of AUD$5,500/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. Macquarie University follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 13 weeks.

4. The best month to book Macquarie University on-campus accommodation after the university offers to study is typically December. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  December to February

• New postgraduate -  November or December

• For returning students - July to August

Macquarie University Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Sydney. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent AUD$4,000/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near Macquarie University include Dayman Apartments, Mascot Student Accommodation, and Summer Hill Student Accommodation.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): Sydney's median monthly rent for private rentals is around AUD$3,000.

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended Macquarie University housing private lets include 49 Boronia Street Kensington, 83 Harbour Street, and 74 City Road Chippendale.

Secure a Private Student Room Near Macquarie University Without a University Offer Letter

UniLodge Australia may accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Macquarie University

1. North Ryde

North Ryde’s average rent is around AUD$3,300–AUD$4,200/month. Macquarie University student accommodation options close to campus include Central Student Accommodation, Link2 Broadway Apartment, and Student Village North Ryde.

• Walk - 30 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5 minutes

2. Macquarie Park

Macquarie Park’s average rent is around AUD$ 3,500–AUD$4,500/month. Macquarie University accommodation options include Central Park Student Accommodation, Redfern Student Accommodation, and Scape Darling House.

• Walk - 5-10 minutes

3. Marsfield

Marsfield’s average rent is around AUD$3,200–AUD$4,000/month. Some accommodation options for Macquarie University include Scape Cleveland, Y Suites on Gibbons, and Scape Quay.

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

• Walk - 30 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.