Off Campus Accommodation
Students may wish to obtain off campus accommodation in the private rental market. You can begin your search for private rental accommodation by checking local newspapers for rental and share accommodation, surfing the Internet, visiting local real estate agents and checking the Accommodation Services Private Rental Listings.
SEARCHING FOR OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
Newspapers
Check out the classified section for rental and share accommodation of newspapers available in your preferred area.
Surfing the Internet
There are a number of Internet sites that advertise rental and share accommodation.
- Possible sites to choose from include:
| Flatemates | www.flatmates.com.au |
| RealtySky - Sydney Online Real Estate | www.realtysky.com |
| RealEstate | |
| Oz Homestay | www.ozhomestay.com.au |
| Homestay Network | www.homestaynetwork.com.au |
Real Estate Agents
There are many real estate agents located in nearby suburbs who can assist you to find private rental accommodation such as a house, flat, studio or bedsitter.
If you find a place you like and wish to apply to lease it you will need to show supporting documentation. So remember to bring along your ID, proof of income/employment, references from previous landlords and/or personal references.
- Possible sites to choose from include:
RealEstate
- Search for your local real estate agent
Suburbs close to Macquarie University The city of Ryde
SUBURBS CLOSE TO MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
| Access to Macquarie University | Suburbs |
Within walking distance |
Epping |
Within a bike ride, longer walk or short bus trip |
Denistone |
On direct bus route or short drive |
Chatswood |
The City of Ryde
Macquarie University and many of the surrounding suburbs are located in the local council region of The City of Ryde. The Ryde Council web site provides information on the services and facilities available in the Ryde area.