Student Accommodations near Carlton

It's best to start looking for student accommodation at Carlton as soon as possible to ensure that you find a home that fits all your student needs and is budget-friendly. Booking housing early has many other benefits that you can read about here. 

There are many things to remember while selecting student accommodation, like location, safety, amenities and cost. Read all about how to choose student accommodation in Sydney here.  

Student accommodation prices in Carlton will depend on various factors, the most important being location. The accommodation price can range from AU$385/week to AU$709/week. You can expect to spend AU$400-500/week on average for a decent room. Apart from the location, the rent also depends on the various amenities and facilities provided by the accommodation and the room's configuration. The accommodation rent will decrease as you move further away from the City Centre.  

All amber listings are verified, and all buildings are CCTV secured. Some even come with building security. Read all about amber here.  

Students who book student accommodation early often get good discounts and pay much less rent for their housing.   

Carlton is located near the heart of Sydney and has prestigious universities like Western Sydney University. The area is surrounded by Sydney city centre, so students can easily find accommodation in Carlton. 

Carlton's most recommended student accommodations are Bexley, Marrickville, Belong Mascot, Sydney University Village and UNSW village. 

Carlton is filled with many activities for students to do, and it is also a safe locality for student accommodation. Carlton is also known for its connectivity to the city centre with exceptional public transport provided by Sydney. The area also has many cafes and clubs where students can unwind after classes. 

If you aren’t interested in going to clubs and cafes, there are also parks where students can go unwind and relax with pets. 

The city is made up of beautiful, aesthetic and functional infrastructure. Student accommodations provided by amber are well reputed, safe and student recommended. Some such properties are Scape Glebe, Link2, Scape Cleveland and Scape Redfern. 

The cost of your student accommodation, Carlton, will likely be the largest of your expenses after your college tuition. To help plan out your budget and expenses, we have provided rough estimates of a few other mandatory costs you will have to bear while living as a student in the city. Most of these estimates prices will vary depending on personal preferences but are a helpful way to gauge how much you could be spending.

Food and groceries: 100-200 AU$ per month

Travel: 40-100 AU$ per month

Phone plan: 10-30 AU$ per month

Recreation: 50-200 AU$ per month

The city has a well-developed public transport network that students can use to get around. To save on travel, finding student accommodation in Sydney near your university or public transport is best. 

Bus

Buses are the most pocket-friendly mode of transport for students to use. The city has several private bus networks that service it, like Transdev NSW, Busways, ComfortDelGro Australia and Forest Coach Lines. A weekly bus pass will cost around 10-30 AU$, depending on the service. 

Metro

The city also has a metro system that runs through it and is convenient for students. It runs mainly underground and has 13 different major stations. The metro network is constantly growing, with new lines and stations being built to improve connectivity within the city.