Housing & Transport
Where to Live
COFA is in Paddington. Other suburbs close to COFA are:
- Darlinghurst
- Surry Hills
- Potts Point
- Chippendale
- Redfern
- Waterloo
- Kensington
Off Campus Housing
Shared Accommodation
Usually a single room (furnished or unfurnished) in a flat or house often shared with other students. Average rent per room is $140-$200 per week. Other expenses are usually shared.
Full Board
Usually a furnished room and use of facilities in a private home (often with a family). Breakfast and dinner are provided and sometimes lunch. Average cost is $190-$250 per week including all expenses.
Leasing a Property
Rent will vary depending on size and location. For a 1 bedroom flat average rent is $280- $400 per week. You will usually have to sign a six month lease. For unfurnished premises a bond of four weeks rent is payable before you move in. Telephone, gas and electricity bonds are also required.
More information on Sydney Accommodation,
On Campus Housing at UNSW
There is no housing COFA’s on Paddington campus.
The UNSW Kensington campus offers a wide range of accommodation.
More information on UNSW accomodation.
Transport
Sydney has an extensive public transport system of buses, trains and ferries.
Use this trip planner to plan your route.
Train
COFA is within walking distance of 2 major train stations:
- Central Station (20 min walk)
- Museum Station (10 min walk)
Buses
Buses to COFA stop on Oxford Street (routes 380, 378, 352, 355, 333) and Flinders Street (routes 10, 373, 377, 392, 394, L94, 396, 397, 399)
Free Shuttle Buses
Ride the FREE shuttle bus between COFA and UNSW Kensington Campus. The Shuttle service runs from O-Week and throughout session, including examinations period. The Shuttle service does not operate during vacation periods.
Bus route – The COFA Shuttle bus picks up from inside Gate 8 High Street and drops off on Greens Road in front of the COFA Greens Rd entrance gate.
