North Sydney Student Accommodation for ACU and Lower North Shore Students
How do you reach ACU on Edward Street?
ACU's North Sydney campus sits a short walk from the station. Plan your home around that walk.
Where is ACU's North Sydney campus?
On Edward Street and the streets around it, a short walk from North Sydney station. The James Carroll Building at 40 Edward Street is one of its main buildings, and Tenison Woods House sits close by.
How far is campus from North Sydney station?
About seven to ten minutes on foot, ACU says. Walk through Greenwood Plaza, ride the escalators up to Miller Street and the Pacific Highway, then turn left up Mount Street and right into Edward Street. Leave a few spare minutes on your first day.
Does ACU have housing in North Sydney?
Not in the suburb itself. ACU's Sydney residence, Miguel Cordero Residence, is inside Scape Sydney Central on Wattle Street in Ultimo, a short walk from Central station. ACU sets its own room rates there for ACU students, so ask the university first.
From Ultimo to Edward Street
Walk from Wattle Street to Central station, then take a North Shore line train over the Harbour Bridge to North Sydney. Metro trains from Central to Victoria Cross give you a second option. From either station, Edward Street is a short walk away.
Can students park at ACU North Sydney?
No, apart from a few spaces kept for students with disabilities. ACU says there is no on campus student parking. Metered and paid parking sits within walking distance, but daily fees add up fast, so most students rely on the train.
Searching for ACU student accommodation
Start with the trip, not the suburb. Any home near a North Shore line station or the Metro works for this campus. Check the walk from your front door to the platform, then the walk from North Sydney station up to Edward Street.
What is everyday life like around North Sydney?
North Sydney is an office district with harbour suburbs on every side. Here is what students should know before they rent nearby.
Is North Sydney good for students?
Good for the commute, harder for housing. It is mainly an office district of towers along Miller Street, so purpose built student properties are rare. You do get fast trains, food courts, cafes and the harbour foreshore a short walk away.
Suburbs next door to the campus
Neutral Bay, Crows Nest, Milsons Point, Kirribilli and Waverton all sit near ACU. Milsons Point and Waverton have stations on the same train line as North Sydney, and Neutral Bay has its own ferry wharf on the F5 route.
Is there cheap accommodation in North Sydney?
Rarely in purpose built student housing. The rooms we list for North Sydney students sit in the inner city and start from around A$490 a week. A room in a shared house on the north shore can cost less, so check flatmate sites too.
Renting a room in a share house
Many students rent a single bedroom in a flat or house with others. Ask how bills are split, what furniture comes with the room and how long the lease runs. Inspect it in person or by video call before paying any bond.
Harbour walks between lectures
Lavender Bay, Blues Point and the Milsons Point foreshore are all close to North Sydney. They give you quiet places to read, run or meet friends between classes, with views back across the water to the Opera House and the city.
What do Reddit users suggest to students?
In one Reddit thread on Sydney student housing, students mentioned Macquarie University Village and Dunmore Lang College. Treat that as student opinion. Both sit near Macquarie University, well north west of ACU. Our Marsfield page has notes on that area.
Does a city address work for a North Sydney campus?
Plenty of ACU students live south of the harbour and cross it by rail. The properties we list all sit on that side.
Can you commute from the CBD?
Yes, by train. North Shore line services run from Central through the city to Wynyard, then over the Harbour Bridge via Milsons Point to North Sydney. ACU's own residence advice also points students to a direct train from Central.
Metro trains to Victoria Cross
Metro trains run from Central to Victoria Cross station in North Sydney in about nine minutes, Transport for NSW says. The northern entrance sits at Miller and McLaren streets, giving you a second rail option when the line over the bridge has trackwork.
Where are the properties we list?
South of the harbour, in Haymarket, Ultimo, Glebe, Redfern, Darlington, Kingsford and Kensington. None of them sit in North Sydney or on the north shore. Our Sydney student accommodation page shows the full set with room types and weekly prices.
Living near Central for a quick ride
Central is where both rail options start, so a home near it keeps your commute simple. Scape Sydney Central on Wattle Street in Ultimo also houses ACU's own residence, and our Ultimo page shows more properties nearby.
How do you pay for trains and ferries?
With Opal. Trains, Metro, buses, light rail and ferries all take an Opal card, and you can also pay by tapping a contactless bank card or phone. Read the concession rules on the Transport for NSW website before you expect a student discount.
Is a city room worth the daily commute?
For many students, yes. You trade a train ride across the bridge for more choice of rooms, shared kitchens and study spaces. If your classes are spread across five days, add the fares and travel time to your weekly budget first.
Which kind of room suits an ACU student?
Room type shapes both your weekly cost and your daily routine. Weigh these points first.
Studio or shared apartment for first year?
A shared apartment, if cost matters most. You get your own bedroom and share the kitchen and lounge with flatmates. A studio adds a private kitchenette and bathroom at a higher weekly price. Use the studio filter to see them.
What an en-suite room gives you
A private bathroom of your own, while you still share the kitchen with other residents. Several of our inner city properties offer them. The en-suite filter shows which ones, so you can check each one's walk to Central or Wynyard.
What does the weekly price include?
Usually wifi and shared facilities such as study rooms, laundries and lounges. Cleaning of shared areas and social events vary by property. Read the inclusions on each listing so you know which costs sit on top of the weekly rent.
Finding a quiet place to study
If you live with flatmates, you will want one. Look for a property with a study area or co-working lounge on site. It saves you staying late on campus and gives you a desk away from your bedroom when assignments pile up.
Buses that stop near the campus
ACU lists many routes nearby. Services pull in on Blue Street beside North Sydney station or along the Pacific Highway, both a short walk from Edward Street. Plan your exact route on the Transport for NSW trip planner.
Questions to ask before you book
Ask how long the walk is to the nearest North Shore line station, which bills are covered, how the lease ends and whether guests can stay. Get the answers in writing, then match them against the listing before you pay anything.
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はい、ただしノースシドニーではありません。ACUのシドニー寮、ミゲル・コルデロ・レジデンスは、ウルティモのワトル・ストリートにあるScape Sydney Central内にあり、セントラル駅から徒歩圏内です。ACUによると、部屋には家具が備え付けられており、家賃には電気、水道、インターネット料金が含まれています。1学期、2学期、または12ヶ月単位で予約でき、ACUの学生は定額料金を支払います。
