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Off Campus Accommodation
The Western Sydney area has a range of affordable apartments and share-house options near our campuses. Real estate agents generally manage apartments while individuals or students, manage shared accommodation.
Living off campus is suitable for students looking for a more independent lifestyle and there are many options available to you that are still close to your campus. Shared accommodation is a fun way to meet people, particularly in a new city and share living expenses.
If you need accommodation support or advice, contact the Student Accommodation Office at studentaccommodation@westernsydney.edu.au
Explore the suburbs surrounding your campus.
Useful Links
If you’re interested in living close to campus, check out rental property ads on popular websites.
Please note: These sites are external to the University. We recommend all students see the accommodation in-person before paying any rent or a deposit.
Popular Local Attractions
Catch a game
Support your local football team! Soak up the atmosphere at a game of “soccer” at the home stadium of Western Sydney Wanderers FC in Parramatta.
ExploreSydney Zoo
Home to over 1,000 animals, Sydney Zoo is located within in the Western Sydney Parklands.
ExploreRaging Waters Sydney
Try one of 42 water slides at Sydney’s biggest water park in the nearby suburb of Prospect. Open October to April.
ExploreEat Street
Church Street is one of Sydney’s most exciting dining precincts. This well-known ‘eat street’ is lined with restaurants, bars and cafés.
ExploreBlue Mountains
This rugged region encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with cafés, galleries and gardens.
ExploreParramatta River
This beautiful waterway stretches from Sydney Harbour to Parramatta City and is serviced by Ferry and Water Taxis.
ExploreWestern Sydney Parklands
The Parklands is home to a range attractions, including drive-in movies, motorsports, a city farm and water slides.
ExploreRenter Support
Independent Living
Looking for some advice about renting and the cost of living near campus? Visit the Renter Support page for further guidance.
Plan ahead and feel confident about your rental agreement and rights.
Under 18s
International Students
Western Sydney University welcomes international students under the age of 18, living with an approved homestay provider under a welfare arrangement.
Find a place that feels just like a second home.
Emergency Accommodation
Help with locating accommodation
There may be times due to circumstances beyond your control when you find yourself without somewhere to stay. The Welfare Service is here to support you, we may be able to assist you to locate emergency accommodation.
The Welfare Service is here to support you.
Not sure what type of Accommodation suits you?
Take the quiz to find out which accommodation option may suit you.
All About Homestay accommodation provides international students with the opportunity to live and interact with an Australian host family. There are options for short-term and long-term contracts and the minimum stay is generally four weeks. Accommodation includes a single or shared room in a private home and usually ‘full board’ which means that most meals are provided. If you’re interested in Homestay Accommodation, check out our recommended Homestay Provider websites.
All About Homestay
www.allabouthomestay.com.au
placements@allabouthomestay.com.au
+61 2 9412 3100
Australian Homestay Network
https://www.homestaynetwork.org/western-sydney-university-students/ sydney@homestaynetwork.org
+61 02 9264 0470
Global Experience
www.globalexperience.com.au
enquiry@globalexperience.com.au
+61 2 9264 4022
Oz Homestay
www.ozhomestay.com.au/students
info@ozhomestay.com.au
+61 2 9325 6988
You can read Western Sydney University’s policy on Admissions and Welfare (International students under 18 years) procedures in full in the policies section of our website.
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Refer to our Renter Support page for tips and tricks for renting and other important information.
If you’re a student visa holder under 18 years of age and applying to study at the University under a Welfare Arrangement, visit our Under 18 student page for further information on required accommodation arrangements.
