Marsfield Student Accommodation for Macquarie University and Macquarie Park
Why do Macquarie students live in Marsfield?
Marsfield is a leafy suburb in Sydney's north west, postcode 2122. It sits right beside Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus.
Where is Marsfield in Sydney?
In Sydney's north west, next to Macquarie University and Macquarie Park. Epping lies to the west and Eastwood to the south. Postcode 2122 covers the suburb, and its streets are mostly houses, townhouses and low apartment blocks.
Is Marsfield a good suburb for students?
Plenty of them say yes. Macquarie students posting on Reddit name Marsfield, Epping, Carlingford and Eastwood as the most popular places to live for Macquarie. The main pull is a short trip to class, with the campus, shops and metro all close by.
Macquarie Park, the business district next door
Macquarie Park lies across the campus from Marsfield and is home to large offices, shops and two metro stations. Students with part time jobs or internships there can often walk between work, class and home in a day.
Can you stay near Macquarie University Hospital?
Yes. The hospital sits beside the main campus, so Marsfield and Macquarie Park both put it within a short walk or one metro stop. Families visiting patients can also look in both suburbs for short stays close to the wards.
A quieter base than the inner city
Marsfield is mainly residential, with parks and creeks around the campus edge. Nightlife is limited, so students head to the city by metro for that. Many students like the calm during study weeks and exam periods.
Which nearby suburbs do students also check?
Students on Reddit name Epping, Eastwood and Carlingford most often. Each has shops and transport links, though the trip to class can take longer than from Marsfield. Weigh the travel time against the rent before you commit to a lease.
What housing does Macquarie University offer?
Macquarie has its own campus housing plus affiliated colleges close by. Private rentals fill the gap when campus places run out.
Does Macquarie University have on campus accommodation?
Yes. Central Courtyard is university managed housing on Gymnasium Road, in the heart of the Wallumattagal Campus. It has twin rooms, shared apartments of four or six bedrooms, private studios and one bedroom apartments. You apply through the university portal.
Three colleges affiliated with Macquarie
Dunmore Lang College, Morling Residential College and Robert Menzies College are affiliated with Macquarie. The university describes them as close to campus, with self-catered or fully catered options. Each college runs its own application process and fees.
Accommodation scholarships at Macquarie
Macquarie offers accommodation scholarships for some domestic students, including the Macquarie Advantage Accommodation Scholarship for Central Courtyard or Dunmore Lang College. Check the eligibility rules on the university site before you apply, as they change from year to year.
Where can you search near Macquarie University?
Our Macquarie University student accommodation page shows private properties linked to the campus. Many are in central Sydney, which suits students who want city life and are happy with a metro ride to class each day.
Homestay and private rentals through Macquarie
The university's accommodation pages cover renting privately through landlords or agents, plus homestay for international students and students under eighteen. It also lists short stay choices such as serviced apartments, hotels and hostels for your first weeks.
Student views on Dunmore Lang
Students on Reddit mention Dunmore Lang as the usual college pick for those who want to live on campus. Others suggest renting a house nearby instead. Treat these as personal student views, not official advice from the university or from us.
How do you get to Macquarie University from Marsfield?
The Metro North West line runs under the campus. Epping and Eastwood add Sydney Trains links nearby.
Which metro station serves Macquarie University?
Macquarie University station, on the corner of Herring Road and University Avenue. The university says it is a two minute walk to campus. Platforms run to Tallawong in one direction and to the city and Sydenham in the other.
How do you reach the city from Marsfield?
By metro. From Macquarie University station the line runs through North Ryde and Chatswood, then on to Barangaroo, Martin Place and Central. That puts the CBD within one ride, with no change of train, and the trip back home is just as simple.
Epping is one metro stop west
Epping sits on the metro line one stop from Macquarie University. It also has Sydney Trains services on the Northern Line, which makes it a handy base for students who need to travel towards Hornsby or Strathfield for work or placements.
Is Eastwood good for Macquarie students?
For many, yes. Students on Reddit list Eastwood among the popular suburbs for Macquarie. It has its own Sydney Trains station on the Northern Line, one stop from Epping. Check the bus or metro link from your street to campus before you sign.
Bus stops inside the campus
Bus stops on University Avenue sit inside the campus, and several bus routes run along nearby Waterloo Road. Route numbers change from time to time, so plan the exact trip from your street on the Transport for NSW website before you move.
Walking to campus from Marsfield
Many Marsfield streets are within walking distance of the campus, and paths link the suburb with the campus edge. Check the walk from any address on a map before signing, as hills and busy roads can add time.
Which properties can Marsfield students book through us?
Dayman Apartments is the one property we list in Marsfield itself. Other options on this page are in central Sydney.
The one listed property in Marsfield
Dayman Apartments on Dayman Place is our local Marsfield listing, offering studios and apartments close to the campus. It sits roughly a kilometre and a half west of Macquarie University metro station, in a quiet residential street.
Are there other properties near Marsfield?
Not many. Most other properties on this page are in central Sydney, around Central, Darlington and Redfern. They suit students who prefer city living and do not mind a metro ride to Macquarie University each day.
Is sharing a house near Macquarie cheaper?
Often, yes. Students on Reddit say cheap one bedroom places near the university are rare, so many share a house with others. Students on Reddit also mention flatmate websites for finding spare rooms in Marsfield, Epping and the suburbs around them.
How much is Macquarie University accommodation?
It varies by room type. Macquarie publishes its own Central Courtyard costs, and college fees differ again. Properties on our Marsfield page start from around A$490 a week, so check what each price includes before you book.
City properties along the metro line
Our Sydney student accommodation page lists properties across the inner city. Look at the ones near Central or Martin Place if you want a direct metro ride north to Macquarie University without changing trains on the way.
Booking ahead for semester start
Campus places and local properties near Macquarie are limited, so book once your offer arrives. Students on Reddit also report using flatmate sites to fill gaps. Send us an enquiry early if you need help with options.
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