Coogee Beach Student Accommodation (UNSW students) - SOLD OUT!
SOLD OUT for Semseter 1 (Jan/February) 2026! Now taking applications for Semester 2 (August/September - December) 2026
For students who want the epic semester in Sydney, living in famous Coogee Beach! Ok, we admit it - this former hostel-turned student accommodation is a basic building with no bells and whistles. But that's because all the bells and whistles are located outside - on your doorstep! Located on Kurrawa Avenue, Coogee Beach, this building is ideally located with just a three minute walk to the beach and all Coogee has to offer.
Coogee (pronounced "Cood-gee") is one of Sydney's most popular beachside suburbs, both as a place to live and a place to enjoy the sun and surf. It has more of a community feel to it than other nearby and more famous beaches (cough cough Bondi!), which makes it the perfect choice for those students wanting to feel like a local while studying abroad in Sydney.
Coogee Beach is always buzzing with life, particularly on weekends. Beyond the wide ribbon of beach is a fabulous array of shops, hotels and eating places. The café and restaurant scene is alive and well, and caters for everyone from the backpacker right up to those wanting a fine dining experience. On weekends the strip of cafes along Coogee Bay Road are jammed packed, and at night Coogee turns into a hotspot for those wanting to party the night away at the famous landmark Coogee Bay Hotel (Pub) or the Instagrammable hot-spot, the Coogee Pavillion - famous for its drinks on the rooftop!
With just a 15-20 minute bus ride to the University of New South Wales, students love the mix of living by the beach with easy access to their campus. Students like being immersed in a typical Australian beachside neighbourhood, with other study abroad/exchange students (friends!) all in the one building, and easy access to everything that makes Sydney iconic - the city and the beach!
Instead of the usual minimum 6-month lease, we can offer a 5-month/22 week lease to our UNSW students: Lease Dates: 4 January - 18 May or 15 August - 15 December, 2025)
Location
- This Student Housing extremely well located with a 3-minute walk to Coogee Beach, and close to everything that makes Coogee famous - boutique shopping, supermarket, Coogee Beach Hotel, Coogee Pavillion and several other cafes/restaurants!
- Close to public transport, with a 20-minute bus ride to the UNSW campus
- Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26 week lease, we can offer a 5-month/22 week lease to our UNSW students: Lease Dates: 3 January - 31 May, 1 August - 20 December;
Room Types
- Twin Shared Room (two single beds sharing with another student of the same gender OR for a couple)
- Single Room
Features
Video Tour of Coogee Beach housing
Each bedroom has:
- Each bedroom has single bed (two Single beds in the case of a Twin Shared Room), wardrobe and space permitting, a study desk and chair (although we only place students in our housing, a study desk and chair is not guaranteed. Please let us know if you have any questions/concerns about this).
- Mini fridge in each bedroom
- SiA Linen/bedding Kit
The building has:
- Unlimited wireless internet
- Ground floor living area with sofa and TV
- Communal kitchen with essential items for cooking and eating, including crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware (pots, pans, utensils etc).
- Weekly cleaning service
- Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)
Housing Fees
Twin Shared Room: AUD$9,200 (approx USD$6,000) per student
Single Room: AUD$13,200 (approx USD$8,650) per student
The Semester Housing Fee is per student, per Semester (typically January - May, August - December. Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).
All our accommodation comes fully furnished with a stocked kitchen and cooking facilities. Plus, utilities (gas, water, electricity) and unlimited wireless internet are included in your housing fee. The house is professionally cleaned before you arrive, and cleaners come through once a week (woo-hoo!).
Please note: Due to participant numbers the accommodation/floors are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together), with shared facilites. Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex floor and we can see if this can be accommodated.
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Bondi Junction Student Accommodation
Unfortunately we have SOLD OUT for Semester 1 (February - June), 2026.
Now accepting applications for Semester 2 (July - November), 2026
Available to all students studying in Sydney on the Semester system (USYD, UTS, etc) commencing their studies in February or July. We five rooms available living with like-minded Study Abroad students who want study, explore Sydney, and travel Australia together! Living in Bondi Junction allows our students to enjoy the best of both worlds – they have easy access to transport, shopping and amenities while being surrounded by tranquil parklands and close to some of Sydney’s best beaches. Besides being home to a fantastic shopping mecca and entertainment, from Bondi Junction you can stroll to world-famous Bondi Beach or Centennial Park or hop on a train or bus into the CBD, which is a mere 6km away.
‘The Junction’, as it’s known to locals, is surrounded by the suburbs of Queens Park, Centennial Park, Bellevue Hill, Woollahra and Bondi, which all have plenty of appeal too, yet has its own great restaurants, cafes and bars for when you want to stay close to home. It’s urban but beachy, and a great way to spend your 4 months in Sydney - living in this vibrant and bustling suburb, and super close to everything!
Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26-week leases required in Australia, we can offer a minimum 5-month lease to students, in line with the Australian university semester.
Location
- Old South Head Road, Bondi Junction (Sydney)
- Located 5-minute walk to Bondi Junction Station with easy 15-minute train ride into the City (USYD, UTS, city campuses), 10-minute bus to famous Bondi Beach, and 20-minute bus ride to the UNSW campus
- 5-minute walk to everything
Room Types
This option allows for private Single Rooms or Twin Shared rooms (two single beds sharing with a friend or paired with another student of the same sex/gender, or for couples).
Some rooms have a private bathroom (meaning the bathroom is an ensuite bathroom, in the bedroom) while others have a shared bathroom (meaning the bathroom is in the hall, shared with another bedroom).
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments more than likely will be be co-ed (meaning females and males will placed together in the building).
Features
Your bedroom has:
- Private Single rooms or Twin Shared Rooms (two single beds sharing with a friend or paired with another student of the same gender) with wardrobe, study desk, bar fridge, smart TV and bed linen
- All bills/utilities (gas, electricity, water) and unlimited internet included
The building has:
- The building has 13 rooms total, housing short term residents, etc. SiA has 10 rooms in the property, housing 16 like-minded Study Abroad students, newly arrived to study in Sydney!
- Shared kitchen with everything you need for cooking and eating including cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans.
- Shared living area
- Laundry facilities on-site with $4 per wash and dry
Housing Fees
All fees are per person, per Semester (please note USD$ amounts are approximate only - please check with a currency converter to get an idea of the fee in your home currency):
- Single room with Double bed and private ensuite bathroom: AUD$14,000 (approx USD$9,250 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester (February - June, July - November)
- Single Room with Single bed, shared bathroom, and balcony: AUD$13,500 (approx USD$8,750 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester (February or July)
- Single room with Single bed and Shared bathroom: AUD$13,200 (approx USD$7,900 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester (February - June, July - November)
- Twin Shared room with shared bathroom: AUD$7,950 (approx USD$5,250 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester (February - June, July - November)
- Twin Shared room with private ensuite bathroom: AUD$9,500 (approx USD$6,050 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester (February - June, July - November)
- Twin Shared room with private bathroom and balcony: AUD$9,900 (approx USD$6,450 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester (February - June, July - November)
Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26-week leases required in Australia, we can offer a minimum 5-month lease to students, in line with the Australian university semester.
Fees listed are per person, per Semester (typically February to end of June and July to end of November. Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).
This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes bedding/linens for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive.
Please note: Due to participant numbers, the building will be be co-ed (meaning females and males will placed together in the building. Twin Shared bedrooms will be single-sex).
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Kingsford Student Housing (UTS, USYD and UNSW students)
Now accepting applications for Term 1, 2026
Kingsford is a great location for those who want the best of both worlds - the City and the beach!
Our well-located student accommodation offers the perfect balance between focused study and the Sydney lifestyle. Living in Kingsford gives you easy access to the City and the Eastern Suburbs, making it simple to explore museums, cafés, coastal walks, and iconic Sydney spots with friends.
Kingsford is a vibrant and convenient neighbourhood, the perfect mix of beach life, city access, and student living. Make the most of it, explore often, and enjoy settling in with your housemates.
A five minute walk to the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Campus and easy bus or light rail into the City with access to the University of Sydney (USYD) and University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) campuses.
A prime spot to enjoy summer days, BBQs with friends, and a comfortable space to relax and recharge during your semester in Sydney.
Instead of the standard minimum 6-month lease, we can offer a 5-month leases in line with the University Semesters
Semester 1: January - May or February - June
Semester 2: July - November or August - December
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Location
Kingsford - Sydney is ideally located with an easy walk to the UNSW Kensington campus. For USYD and UTS students, the Light Rail and bus stop is super close for easy transport staight into Sydney City/ Central Station
Iconic Maroubra Beach (local favourite!)
One of Sydney’s most iconic surf beaches and a true local gem. Wide, open, and less touristy, it’s perfect for swimming, surfing, coastal walks, or just relaxing by the ocean.
Around 20 minutes by bus (route 396)
You’ll love Mahon Pool in Maroubra too, a stunning ocean rock pool tucked into the cliffs, especially magical at sunrise.
Eastern Suburbs Beaches
Coogee, Bronte, and Bondi are all easy to reach by public transport. Ideal for weekend beach days, sunset walks, or morning swims. Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk: One of Australia’s most famous coastal walks, with cliffs, rock pools, and stunning ocean views. You’ll pass Gordons Bay, Clovelly, Bronte, and Tamarama along the way , perfect for photos and café stops.
Centennial Park & Entertainment Quarter
Just minutes away, Centennial Park is great for picnics, jogging, or relaxing outdoors. Right next door, the Entertainment Quarter offers cinemas, events, and food spots.
Room Types
Single Bedroom
Twin Shared Room (two single beds sharing with a friend or another student of the same gender)
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.
Features
Your room has:
- Single Bedroom with a bed and a wardrobe (although we only place students in our housing, bedrooms are not equipped with a study desk and chair. Please ask if you have any questions/concerns about this)
- Twin Shared bedroom with two Single beds and wardrobe (although we only place students in our housing, bedrooms are not equipped with a study desk and chair. Please ask if you have any questions about this).
- A bedding pack including pillow and linens (tenants must provide their own doona/blanket)
- small single desk and chair
The housing/complex has:
- Unlimited Internet
- Fully furnished living area with sofas/lounge chairs and TV
- Fully furnished kitchen with crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware.
- Monthly cleaning service of common areas
- Safe and secure with CCTV
- Bike storage
- Outdoor courtyard tables and benches
- Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)
Housing Fees
Video Tour of SiA Kingsford Housing
Kingsford, Sydney
- Single Bedroom: AUD$13,200 per student, per Semester (January - May or February - June, July - November or August - December)
- Standard Twin Shared Room: AUD$9,200 per student, per Semester (January - May or February - June, July - November or August - December)
- SUMMER RATE: AUD$1,400 per month (December and/or January)
This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes an SiA Linen Pack (bedding) for each student. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive. Washer and Dryer is located on-site at additional cost per load.
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.
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Randwick Student Accommodation (all Sydney students)
Unfortunately we have sold out for Semester 1 (January/February - May/June), 2026
Now accepting applications for Semester 2 (August/July - November/December), 2026
Our Randwick housing is available to all students studying in Sydney (USYD, UTS, UNSW, etc) commencing their studies in January/February or July/August. The location is ideal for UNSW students with just a 15 minute walk or short bus ride to campus, but with a 10-minute walk to the Randwick Light Rail station, it's an easy commute into the City for students attending USYD and UTS!
A building with 14 rooms over two floors, housing up to 25 students, you will have your own ready-made community, living with like-minded Study Abroad students who want study, explore Sydney, and travel Australia together! Living in Randwick allows our students to enjoy the best of both worlds – they have easy access to transport, shopping and cafes and restaurants with Coogee Beach just a short walk away! Besides being home to a fantastic shopping mecca and entertainment, from Bondi Junction you can stroll to world-famous Bondi Beach or Centennial Park or hop on the Light Rail or bus into the CBD, which is a mere 8km away.
Randwick is urban but beachy, and a great way to spend your Semester in Sydney - living in this vibrant and bustling suburb, and super close to everything!
Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26-week leases required in Australia, we can offer a minimum 5-month lease to students, in line with the Australian university semester.
Location
- St Pauls Street, Randwick (Sydney)
- Located 10-minute walk to Randwick Light Rail Station with easy 25-minute tram ride into the City (USYD, UTS, city campuses), 15 minute walk or 10-minute bus to famous Coogee Beach, and 15-minute walk to the UNSW campus
- 5-minute walk to everything you need!
Room Types
This option only allows for private Single Rooms or Twin Shared rooms (two single beds sharing with a friend or paired with another student of the same sex/gender, or for couples).
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments more than likely will be be co-ed (meaning females and males will placed together in the building).
Features
Your bedroom has:
- Private Single rooms or Twin Shared Rooms (two single beds sharing with a friend or paired with another student of the same gender) with wardrobe, bar fridge, smart TV and bed linen. (although we only place students in our housing, bedrooms are not equipped with a study desk and chair. Please ask if you have any questions/concerns about this)
- All bills/utilities (gas, electricity, water) and unlimited internet included
- Fans
The building has:
- The building has 14 rooms total and SiA has all the rooms in the property, housing anywhere from 14 - 29 like-minded Study Abroad students, newly arrived to study in Sydney!
- Shared kitchen with everything you need for cooking and eating including cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans.
- Shared living areas
- Laundry facilities on-site with $4 per wash and dry
Housing Fees
All fees are per person, per Semester (please note USD$ amounts are approximate only - please check with a currency converter to get an idea of the fee in your home currency):
- Single room with Single bed and shared bathroom: AUD$14,000 (approx USD$8,920 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester
- Twin Shared room with shared bathroom: AUD$9,500 (approx USD$6,250 - please check with a currency converter) per person, per Semester
Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26-week leases required in Australia, we can offer a minimum 5-month lease to students, in line with the Australian university semester.
Fees listed are per person, per Semester (typically January to May or August to December for UNSW students and February to June or July to November for other Sydney universities). Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking.
This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes bedding/linens for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive.
Please note: Due to participant numbers, the building will be be co-ed (meaning females and males will placed together in the building. Twin Shared bedrooms will be single-sex or for couples).
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Enjoy great value for money with Semester in Australia
Our accommodation has been designed with international students in mind. To make sure you get the best value for money, we’ve included everything you need and nothing you don’t. Simply pack your suitcase and leave the rest to us.
Kitchen and laundry appliances
Most apartments have a kitchen with everything you could need, including:
- Plates, bowls and cutlery
- glassware and cookware
- Pots and pans
- Oven, stove and microwave
- Fridge
The apartments also feature an internal laundry with a washing machine and dryer (apartments) or clothesline (for houses with a yard), so you don’t need to worry about paying to clean your clothes at a laundromat.
The Superior City Apartments (private, purpose-built Student Accommodation building) has a communal coin-operated laundry and may not come with all of the kitchen items listed above. For more information, take a look at the Superior City Apartments features section.
Utilities
Connection of utilities (water, electricity, and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.
Wireless internet
Unlimited internet connection is included in every apartment. However, you may find that internet connection in Australia may be different to what you’re used to. Internet can be quite slow and is not easily accessible for free in public places.
Phone and Cable TV
Phone and Cable TV are NOT included in the Housing Fee, unless otherwise indicated. In most cases, you will need to arrange your own service. It is simple to set up and instructions can be provided. Some students prefer to purchase a cell phone instead of a normal residential telephone service.
Housing Services Fee
This SiA Service fee is included in the Semester Housing Fee and covers the housing and arrival services, and includes:
- Pre-arranging/securing fully-furnished private rental accommodation
- Pre-departure and arrival information service
- On-site Resident Director services
- Arrivals information and Welcome
- Semester activities and excursions
- On-going Semester support and Emergency Contact
Utilities
Connection of utilities (water, electricity and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.
End of Semester Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee.
There is a mandatory end-of-semester Vacate/Exit Clean Fee of AUD$200, which is in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. Please note that in Australia, real estate agents/landlords request that a ‘vacate clean’ is conducted at the end of a tenancy, by professional cleaners (including steam cleaning of any carpets and curtains, etc), which will be covered by the SiA Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee of $200. As long as you remove all personal belongings (including any food or rubbish) at the end of your stay, this is the only exit fee you will incur. Including the Exit Cleaning Fee makes vacating your property an easy process, with no need to coordinate with your fellow housemates (who may have various departure dates) and organise your own professional cleaner or carpet cleaner or incurring any additional costs just when you’re about to return home. With an Exit Cleaning Fee included, your bond will be refunded swiftly and smoothly.
Security Deposit/Bond (to be lodged with appropriate State Rental Authority).
There is a refundable Bond/Security Deposit of AUD$300 in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. The Bond/Security Deposit is required and is in accordance with the State Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It will be lodged with and held in a separate account by the relevant State’s Rental Authorities. The Security Deposit/Bond is refundable at the end of your tenancy less any excessive/additional cleaning costs (beyond the Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee) and/or any damages/missing items. Provided you have removed all personal belongings (including food and rubbish) and the housing is left in satisfactory condition and all furnishing items are accounted for and intact, generally speaking, you will receive the Security Deposit/Bond refund within 1-3 weeks after the conclusion of the semester.
Leases
All leases are in line with the Australian academic year and run from February to June and July to November. Semester in Australia will provide housing for your entire semester/program at any Australian university. If you require any additional housing, you must request this before you leave for Australia. As extra accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed, please consider your travel dates carefully.
Secure your home away from home now
To reserve your place at any one of our great student apartments, simply complete these four steps:
1. Choose a room and fill out the Reservation Form
- Review the relevant Australian City accommodation options
- Decide on the type of room and apartment you’d like
- Complete the Reservation Form
2. Pay your Holding Deposit
After we receive your Reservation Form, we’ll send you e-mail to let you know whether the room you want is available. If you are unsuccessful, we’ll keep your application on file for the current semester and try to allocate you an apartment, even if not your first choice. To reserve your chosen room, you should review the ‘fine print and further information’ and decide whether you’d like to hold/secure your room. If you would like to proceed and hold/secure the room, you will then need to pay a AUD$250 Holding Deposit. Once your booking is finalised, this deposit will be deducted from your overall fee. If you cancel your booking, your deposit will not be refunded. Group bookings please note: If you would like to secure an entire apartment or more than one room for yourself and any friends, everyone in the group needs to complete a Reservation Form and pay a Holding Deposit at the same time.
3. Sign and return the Housing Agreement
After we receive your Holding Deposit, we’ll send you a Confirmation Email, a Semester Housing Fee invoice, an SiA Service Agreement and other rental accommodation forms. These forms will need to be completed and returned along with your first Housing Fee payment. The SiA Service Agreement outlines what Semester in Australia provides as part of the housing and service, expectations of students, and payment options, methods and due-dates.
4. Make your first Semester Housing Fee payment
Your first Housing Fee Payment needs to be paid at least 3 weeks before you arrive in Australia. We’ll send you a new invoice with the Holding Deposit deducted and the Security Deposit included. Payment dates and methods will be on the invoice.