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Off campus accommodation

We run the Accommodation Database which lists off-campus accommodation for students. We also provide information about other search sites.

If you have accommodation to offer a student, please see the Advertisers page. If you are a staff member or want to offer accommodation to staff, go to the Staff & Visitors page.

Search Tools and Resources

Please see:

Also read the following information pages:

Accommodation Database

The Accommodation Database is for enrolled students. It includes:

  • Share Accommodation
  • Full board (or homestay)
  • Rental properties
  • Temporary Accommodation
  • Accommodation in Exchange for work

For detailed descriptions of property types download the Definitions of Terms sheet.

You need your Unikey and Password to search the Database. You will receive these when you enrol. If you haven’t enrolled, but have a letter of offer from the University, you can visit our office. If you are having any problems logging onto the Database with your unikey please contact Switch.

Remember: Do not pay for accommodation or sign anything until you have seen the property in person.

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us if you have any queries about searching.

Searching the Database

The database is set up with information ‘fields’, including:

  • Region and street name
  • Who lives in the house: how many people, their ages, their gender, any pets
  • Whether the accommodation is furnished or unfurnished
  • How many bedrooms are available
  • If the property is a share house, rental, temporary or accommodation in exchange for work
  • A general description of the property

Use the fields to search for the properties which suit your needs. For example, you can search by price, region, or type of property (eg. a rental property or share accommodation).

Keep your search broad. If you don’t get any results, expand your search. You might have to go a little over budget or search suburbs further from Uni, especially at the beginning of semester.

Students, staff, and members of the public advertise on the database.

If you see a property you are interested in, contact the person listed directly. Once you’ve spoken with them, they may invite you to inspect the property.

Please note, we do not inspect any of the properties listed on the database. Ensure that you read the Inspecting Properties guidelines and the Tenancy Resources section.


Start your search here: Accommodation Database


Inspecting Properties

A few things to remember:

  • Speak with other tenants and/or so you can get a "sense" of what they are like and if you’d like to live with them. Also remember that prospective housemates and landlords will want to get a sense of you too!
  • Ask questions about the property and what is expected of you.
  • Never sign a lease or agreement, or pay any money until you have inspected the property in person.
  • If you are asked to pay money before seeing the property, it is possible the offer is not genuine. Please feel free to contact us for advice.
  • Make sure that you confirm the information in the listing, in case any details have changed.
  • Inspect the property thoroughly - download the inspection checklist for guidelines.

Other Search Options

Your other options include:

Remember: Do not pay for accommodation or sign anything until you have seen the property in person.

Student and Residential Hostels

Student hostels and residences offer varying types of accommodation. For example, some are male or female only and others are affiliated with religious organisations.

Download a list of hostels and student residences.

Renting a property

These websites advertise rental properties:

Also look at rental listings in the free local suburban publications like the Inner Western Courier or The Glebe.

Agencies – Furnished Apartments

For long and short term furnished accommodation see: www.rentahome.com.au

Share accommodation websites

Share accommodation websites are widely used. You can try:

Homestay

Organisations providing Homestay or Full Board accommodation include: