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Share accommodation in Sydney
Sydney is often ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. You can see why too, with its beautiful beaches, great weather and buzzing city scene that provides great shops, culture and nightlife. It's popularity comes at a cost though, as it's also rated as one of the most expensive cities to live in. If you're looking for flatmates or a room for rent in Sydney then Roomgo can help you find your perfect flatmate match. With our easy to use flatmate finder tools it couldn't be simpler to share accommodation in Sydney. Flatmates wanted? You've come to the right place! Read on to find your ideal new home or flatmates in Sydney.
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Share accommodation in Sydney
Whether your aim is to keep costs down, make new friends, or both, deciding to share accommodation in Sydney just makes perfect sense. After all, flatmates can be fun to have around and everything is better when shared with friends! Through the good times and the bad, flatmates often end up feeling more like family. So if you’re looking for a flatmates wanted service or if you're on the search for a room for rent in Sydney, Roomgo can help you create your little slice of flatshare heaven. Sydney's population is well on the way to 5 million, which means there are plenty of flatmates wanted out there! Our flatmate finder service does the hard work for you. To rent a room in Sydney might be pricier than in other cities, but the quality of living for “Sydneysiders” is ranked as one of the highest in the world.
Sitting on the east coast, the city is home to iconic architecture like the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With the blooming Royal Botanical Garden and a total of 15 parks within the city, there are plenty of green spaces to get away from it all. This growing metropolis surrounds the world's largest natural harbour and expands out to border the Blue Mountains. With a strong economy, business is booming in this city which has a strong financial sector attracting a high number of professional flatmates. A transport network of trains, light rail, buses and ferries provides good connections across the sprawling city which covers over 12,000 square kilometres. This is the city for multiculturalism, with a vibrant international flatmate scene. 34 percent of the residents of Sydney were born overseas, making it one of the most diverse in the world. If you're looking for a flatmate in Sydney who shares your language then you're in luck, as there are over 250 languages spoken in the city. In fact one third of Sydney’s residents speak a language other than English at home.
Sitting on the east coast, the city is home to iconic architecture like the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With the blooming Royal Botanical Garden and a total of 15 parks within the city, there are plenty of green spaces to get away from it all. This growing metropolis surrounds the world's largest natural harbour and expands out to border the Blue Mountains. With a strong economy, business is booming in this city which has a strong financial sector attracting a high number of professional flatmates. A transport network of trains, light rail, buses and ferries provides good connections across the sprawling city which covers over 12,000 square kilometres. This is the city for multiculturalism, with a vibrant international flatmate scene. 34 percent of the residents of Sydney were born overseas, making it one of the most diverse in the world. If you're looking for a flatmate in Sydney who shares your language then you're in luck, as there are over 250 languages spoken in the city. In fact one third of Sydney’s residents speak a language other than English at home.
Finding the right area and accommodation in Sydney is key. Once you decide which neighbourhood you want to live in, Roomgo can help you out with our flatmate finder service to search for flatmates or a room for rent in Sydney within your budget. Sydney is made up of more than 500 neighbourhoods, with flatmates wanted in a whole range of diverse districts. It’s enough to make your head spin if you're not careful, so let our quick guide steer you in the right direction to find your perfect flatmates in Sydney.
If you work in the city and are looking for professional flatmates, an easy commute and every imaginable amenity on your doorstep, then the inner east suburbs of Woolloomooloo and Potts Point, Surry Hills and Darlinghurst in the inner south, Pyrmont and Ultimo in the inner west and Millers Point and The Rocks in the inner north all surround the Central Business District. There are several universities in Sydney (including the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, University of New South Wales, University of Technology and Western Sydney University) with student flatmates often opting to rent a room close by for convenience. For students attending Macquarie University, Marsfield, North Ryde and Eastwood are popular choices to rent a room thanks to their close proximity to the campus. Many students at The University of Sydney or University of Technology tend to find rooms for rent in Newtown, Glebe and Forest Lodge. Students from The University of Western Sydney often pick Penrith and Parramatta to flatshare, whilst Kensington, Randwick and Bondi Junction are popular choices with University of New South Wales students looking for rooms to rent.
The exclusive North Shore comes with one of the highest flatshare price tags in the city. Flatmates searching for rooms to rent in the areas of Artarmon, Chatswood, Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble and Hornsby can expect to pay a premium price. One of the best things about being a flatmate in Sydney has to be the quality of life. It has the convenience of a big city but is surrounded by the great outdoors. It's no surprise that many people choose to take advantage of the beach-side lifestyle by living in the northern coastal districts like Manly, or the Southern beaches like Bondi, Bronte, and Coogee. Here you'll find a laid-back feel and some of the most glamorous surf beaches in all of Australia. So if it's surfer flatmates that you want, these are definitely the areas to look! Wherever you choose to call home, let the Roomgo flatmate finder service help you to find the right flatmates in Sydney today.
If you work in the city and are looking for professional flatmates, an easy commute and every imaginable amenity on your doorstep, then the inner east suburbs of Woolloomooloo and Potts Point, Surry Hills and Darlinghurst in the inner south, Pyrmont and Ultimo in the inner west and Millers Point and The Rocks in the inner north all surround the Central Business District. There are several universities in Sydney (including the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, University of New South Wales, University of Technology and Western Sydney University) with student flatmates often opting to rent a room close by for convenience. For students attending Macquarie University, Marsfield, North Ryde and Eastwood are popular choices to rent a room thanks to their close proximity to the campus. Many students at The University of Sydney or University of Technology tend to find rooms for rent in Newtown, Glebe and Forest Lodge. Students from The University of Western Sydney often pick Penrith and Parramatta to flatshare, whilst Kensington, Randwick and Bondi Junction are popular choices with University of New South Wales students looking for rooms to rent.
The exclusive North Shore comes with one of the highest flatshare price tags in the city. Flatmates searching for rooms to rent in the areas of Artarmon, Chatswood, Roseville, Lindfield, Killara, Gordon, Pymble and Hornsby can expect to pay a premium price. One of the best things about being a flatmate in Sydney has to be the quality of life. It has the convenience of a big city but is surrounded by the great outdoors. It's no surprise that many people choose to take advantage of the beach-side lifestyle by living in the northern coastal districts like Manly, or the Southern beaches like Bondi, Bronte, and Coogee. Here you'll find a laid-back feel and some of the most glamorous surf beaches in all of Australia. So if it's surfer flatmates that you want, these are definitely the areas to look! Wherever you choose to call home, let the Roomgo flatmate finder service help you to find the right flatmates in Sydney today.
Flatmates in Sydney
Male flatmates
20%
Female flatmates
80%
Professionals wanting to share accommodation
60%
Students wanting to share accommodation
20%
Shared accommodation in Sydney
Room listings with photos
80%
Mixed gender flatshares
100%
Average flatmate budget
$106
Average room rent per week
$419
Weekly prices by rent type in Sydney
Rent a double room in Sydney
$105
Rent a furnished room in Sydney
$359
Rent a short term flatshare in Sydney
$60
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