FEATURED REVIEW4.8★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Best decision of my degree”
A safe, well-run building with a good mix of students. Maintenance requests are handled quickly and the communal kitchens are cleaned regularly. Would happily live here again.
§ FILE N° 001 · ON THE INDEX · ON CAMPUS
UNSW
Village.
★ FEATUREDVERIFIEDon campusCAPACITY 750KENSINGTON
RATING★4.4 / 6 reviews
PRICE / WEEKfrom$409
DISTANCE · CAMPUS200 m
DISTANCE · TRANSPORT500 m
ROOM TYPESSingle · Twin Share · Studio
FIG. 01 / EXTERIOR
UNSW VILLAGE · KENSINGTON, NSW
§ 01 — WHAT WE FOUNDSynthesised from 6 verified student reviews.
“Best decision of my degree”
“A safe, well-run building with a good mix of students. Maintenance requests are handled quickly and the communal kitchens are cleaned regularly. Would happily l…”— DANIEL REYES · UTS · SINGLE · 4.8 ★
UNSW’s flagship on-campus village, a five-minute walk from most lecture theatres. Single, twin and studio rooms across multiple towers, with communal kitchens, study rooms, a gym and a busy social events program. Its location is the whole pitch.
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 UNSW wins — and where it doesn't.
★4.4/5
OVERALL · WEIGHTED AVG · 6 REVIEWS
RATED +0.6 ABOVE NSW AVERAGE (3.8)
RATED +0.6 ABOVE NSW AVERAGE (3.8)
Cleanliness
4.3
+0.5 vs NSW avg
Location
4.8
+0.9 vs NSW avg
Value
3.9
−0.2 vs NSW avg
Amenities
4.4
+0.7 vs NSW avg
Management
4.3
+0.7 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
Three tiers. Pick yours.
What's in the building.
10 of 12 amenities · updated 9 JUNE 2026
WiFi
↳ available
Gym
↳ available
Study Rooms
↳ available
Laundry
↳ available
Common Kitchen
↳ available
Parking
↳ available
Security
↳ available
Social Events
↳ available
Air Conditioning
↳ available
Bike Storage
↳ available
Swimming Pool
not at this property
Rooftop Terrace
not at this property
Reviews from students.
★4.6
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
- Helpful reception
- Safe environment
- Bills and WiFi included
↓ CONS
- Laundry can be crowded
- Rooms a little compact
★4.3
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
- Close to campus
- Great study spaces
- Clean common areas
↓ CONS
- On the expensive side
- WiFi slows during exams
★4.5
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.
↑ PROS
- Modern facilities
- Close to campus
- Great study spaces
↓ CONS
- Waitlist for studios
- Laundry can be crowded
★4.1
Comfortable and well-managed
Good value compared with renting privately, and far less hassle — bills and internet are included. The room is compact but smartly laid out, and the location keeps me close to everything.
↑ PROS
- Walking distance to transport
- Helpful reception
- Safe environment
↓ CONS
- Noisy on weekends
- Lifts get busy at peak times
§ 04 — LOCATION
Kensington,
200 m from University of New South Wales (UNSW).
1 Barker Street, Kensington NSW 2033
-33.9173°S, 151.2313°E · WGS-84
-33.9173°S, 151.2313°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)
UNSW VILLAGE — here
§ 05 — APPLY
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PHONE(02) 9385 4734
EMAILvillage@unsw.edu.au
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