FEATURED REVIEW4.6★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Good value for what you get”
Settling in was easy thanks to the welcoming community and the events in the first few weeks. The shared spaces are sociable without being chaotic, and quiet hours are mostly respected.
§ FILE N° 001 · ON THE INDEX · COLLEGE
Basser
College.
VERIFIEDcollegeCAPACITY 200KENSINGTON
RATING★4.3 / 5 reviews
PRICE / WEEKfrom$470
DISTANCE · CAMPUS200 m
DISTANCE · TRANSPORT500 m
ROOM TYPESSingle
FIG. 01 / EXTERIOR
BASSER COLLEGE · KENSINGTON, NSW
§ 01 — WHAT WE FOUNDSynthesised from 5 verified student reviews.
“Good value for what you get”
“Settling in was easy thanks to the welcoming community and the events in the first few weeks. The shared spaces are sociable without being chaotic, and quiet ho…”— TOM NGUYEN · MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY · SINGLE · 4.6 ★
One of UNSW’s historic Kensington Colleges, fully catered with a strong academic and pastoral program. Single rooms, communal dining and a proud college tradition of sport, music and mentoring.
Location is the highest-rated dimension — students consistently note the proximity to campus as a standout feature.
On safety — ★4.6 — this property rates in the top tier of NSW accommodations on the platform.
§ 02 — THE NUMBERSSix dimensions, not one star.
Where Basser wins — and where it doesn't.
★4.3/5
OVERALL · WEIGHTED AVG · 5 REVIEWS
RATED +0.5 ABOVE NSW AVERAGE (3.8)
RATED +0.5 ABOVE NSW AVERAGE (3.8)
Cleanliness
4.3
+0.5 vs NSW avg
Location
4.6
+0.7 vs NSW avg
Value
3.8
−0.3 vs NSW avg
Amenities
4.3
+0.6 vs NSW avg
Management
4.1
+0.5 vs NSW avg
Safety
4.6
+0.6 vs NSW avg
THIS BUILDING
NSW PLATFORM AVERAGE
The look — a photo essay.
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FIG. 02 / INTERIOR
INTERIOR · MAIN
FIG. 03 / ROOM
ROOM · STANDARD
FIG. 04 / COURTYARD
COMMON AREA
§ 03 — ROOMS & PRICING
One tier. Pick yours.
What's in the building.
7 of 10 amenities · updated 9 JUNE 2026
WiFi
↳ available
Study Rooms
↳ available
Laundry
↳ available
Meal Plans
↳ available
Security
↳ available
Social Events
↳ available
Games Room
↳ available
Swimming Pool
not at this property
Gym
not at this property
Parking
not at this property
Reviews from students.
★4.6
Solid choice for first year
Everything you need is here and the convenience is hard to beat. It is on the pricier side, but if your budget allows, the time you save commuting is worth it. Staff at reception are helpful.
↑ PROS
- Modern facilities
- Close to campus
- Great study spaces
↓ CONS
- Rooms a little compact
- Limited parking
★4.1
Friendly community, easy to settle in
The building looks great and the amenities are a step above what I expected. A couple of small maintenance delays early on, but nothing major and they were sorted in the end.
↑ PROS
- Clean common areas
- Modern facilities
- Close to campus
↓ CONS
- Lifts get busy at peak times
- On the expensive side
★4.3
Modern facilities, minor niggles
The location is the standout — a short walk to campus and transport, which makes a huge difference during exam season. Rooms are a comfortable size and the common areas are kept clean. Management is responsive when something needs fixing.
↑ PROS
- Good gym
- Quiet hours respected
- Responsive management
↓ CONS
- Laundry can be crowded
- Rooms a little compact
★3.8
Great location, would recommend
Lived here for two semesters and made some of my closest friends. The social events are easy to join if you want them and easy to skip if you do not. Study rooms are genuinely useful when the library is full.
↑ PROS
- Walking distance to transport
- Helpful reception
- Safe environment
↓ CONS
- On the expensive side
- WiFi slows during exams
§ 04 — LOCATION
Kensington,
200 m from University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
-33.9188°S, 151.2290°E · WGS-84
-33.9188°S, 151.2290°E · WGS-84
University of New South Wales (UNSW) CAMPUS
200m · walk
NEAREST TRANSPORT
500m · walk
SUBURB
Kensington
STATE
NSW 2033
KENSINGTON · 1 : 25KFIG. 05 / SITE PLAN
Sydney CBD
Kensington
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
BASSER COLLEGE — here
§ 05 — APPLY
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