Living in shared accommodation means that everyone needs to help to keep the apartment clean and tidy.

If there are any apartment disputes, you can arrange with reception to have their village management mediate an apartment meeting.

If you are a domestic first-year student applying through UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC you may be eligible for First Year Exemption.

You are eligible if:
* You did not get accepted to the university
* Were accepted to another university
* The course is now wholly offered online (ie not being taught internally)

If your contract has not commenced you will be refunded your security deposit and cleaning fee where applicable. Please note the application fee and registration fee if applicable are nonrefundable.

If your contract has started, you are liable for rent up to the date of notification / moving out of the village.  Your security deposit and associated fees (excluding application, registration, and cleaning fees where applicable) will be refunded.

Please note that First Year Exemption will not apply where you have accepted a university offer but you elect to defer or withdraw from your studies. You must notify property management in writing (resident notification) within 5 days from the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC main round offers release date (generally around late January – refer to the UAC / VTAC / QTAC / TISC website for actual dates) for First Year Exemption to apply.

The property is located on the university campus and is only a short walk from classes and university facilities. Walking from your room to the farthest point on campus will take at most 10-15 minutes.

There is no deadline for applications, however please note that once the property has reached capacity you are only able to sit on the wait list and they cannot guarantee that a room will become available.

There is a bus stop right outside the property which can take you to nearby shops, and directly into the CBD.

Macquarie University train station is a short walk or bus ride away, and from there you can use the Metro and train services to get anywhere in Sydney!

All rooms at the property have a window that can be opened.

If you are looking to check into the property on the weekend, there will be a Resident Assistant on duty who will be able to assist you. If you plan to check in after 5 pm on Friday, they will be able to provide you with the relevant contact details for the person on duty.

If you plan to arrive very late at night or early in the morning, please give them as much notice as possible so they can ensure someone is there to welcome you.

You are allowed to bring oil heaters.

Fan heaters are not permitted at this property due to fire safety rules.

Unfortunately all contract dates are fixed and non-flexible. You are more than welcome to arrive at the property after the contract start date but please note that you must pay rent from the contract start date, not the date you check in.

There are two room types that include air conditioning. For the other types of rooms there is no heating or cooling included.

Residents are able to bring their own pedestal fans and oil heaters with them if they wish.

The property is your home and you are welcome to come and go as you please.
Please note though that they do have rules regarding noise and visitors within the property.

Noise Curfew
Residents must comply with all directions from property management about noise minimization, particularly in response to noise complaints from other residents of the property or neighbors of the property. For more information, please refer to the Property Noise Policy.

Sunday - Thursday: 10 pm*
Friday - Saturday: 12 pm*

*during the exam periods, please note that these times do change and there should be no excessive noise within the property during this time.

Visitors

A visitor is defined as a person who is meeting with a resident for a short period, while a guest is defined as a person who is staying overnight with a resident by the Rules.

All visitors are required to leave the property by midnight (unless otherwise notified to Residents). Any visitor present in the property after the specified time will be considered an 'unauthorized person' to which Rule 52 (Overnight Guests & Unauthorised Occupancy) and Rule 69 (Trespassing) applies. See also Rule 13 (Conduct of Guests and Visitors).

All rooms are single occupancy at this property so unfortunately couples are unable to stay in the same room.

The property gives priority to applications from Macquarie University students.

If you are studying at another tertiary institution, please contact them. They may be able to accommodate you with management's approval.

Applications open early due to the high demand of students looking for on campus accommodation. To secure a room at this property, they recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

They don't want you to miss out!

You don't need to find your own roommates. If you're interested in a shared apartment, they will do their best to pair you with people who have similar preferences.

If you already have specific individuals you'd like to live with, please list their names in the roommate preferences section of your application. Whilst they will try to accommodate these requests, please be aware that they cannot guarantee them due to the high volume of requests they receive.

The kitchens are already kitted out with basic amenities, such as the fridge and the microwave. However, you will need to supply your own utilities such as a toaster, kettle, and sandwich press for example.

If you live in shared accommodation, you can always wait until you meet your roommates to organise a group shop to figure out what everyone has brought along with them.

The property fosters independent living while also accommodating students who are just moving out of their homes for the first time. There is a strong communal atmosphere among the residents which helps students adjust to a more self-sufficient lifestyle while they learn to look after themselves through their cooking, laundry, and housekeeping duties.

There are many options for residents to become involved in the property community. There are heaps of opportunities to make new friends and create a memorable university experience, and if you prefer more time alone or in quiet they also have the right spaces for you.

In the case of any queries, the property team is always there for support in case the student is looking for assistance.

Woolworths Marsfield is about a 15 minute walk from the property. For more variety you can visit the nearby Macquarie Centre where you can shop at Aldi, Coles, and Woolworths. Macquarie Centre is approximately a 5 minute drive.

Trafalgar Supermarket and Cellars is a 5 minute walk from the property if you need something closer to home.

There are also cafes and food spots which are located on campus and available to students throughout the day.

Unfortunately the property does not offer any direct financial assistance.

There is an option to purchase a linen or kitchen pack prior to your arrival at the property.

The closest train station is Macquarie University train station and is a quick walk through the university campus or you can take a bus from outside the property which will drop you off at the station.

Unfortunately they don't provided TVs, however you can bring your own. There are TV aerials located within the lounge room of each apartment and within your bedroom.

You are more than welcome to bring your own internet provided it is a Wi-Fi dongle, they do not permit ADSL to be installed.

Keep in mind that residents can connect to the free wifi provided by Macquarie University no matter where they are in the property!

Roommate allocations are conducted in accordance with any requests, such as study preference, age, and gender. To make a request, you will be prompted to include these during the application process.

You will be advised of your room allocation upon moving into the property.

Please note that while they do endeavor to accommodate all roommate requests, they are sometimes unable to, and cannot guarantee or make any promises. They will do their best!

The property does not operate a direct airport pick up service, however Macquarie University does offer a service for international students which you may be eligible for.

Public transport, taxi, and Uber are alternative options.

They have multiple different contract lengths to suit your stay at the property:

52 weeks

48 weeks

Semester Contract (26 weeks)

However, please note that not all room types are offered on every contract types.

You will receive an invitation of accommodation from the property via email if you are successful. Please note, an invitation can only be sent if all steps of the application process are completed.

Their property reception is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. After hours you can contact their Resident Support Officers if you need any assistance.

The twin room is shared between two residents. Within the room you each have your own single bed, desk, and bedside table - the bathroom is shared.

During the application process, you are welcome to advise them of any house or room requests, including if you wish to stay with any friends. Specific rooms and houses are not confirmed until you arrive and check in.

Please note that although they will do our best to accommodate your requests, they cannot make any guarantees.

Although they do not encourage overnight guests, they do understand that you may have someone stay from time to time. Please make sure that you sign your guest into reception upon arrival and sign them out on departure, and understand the rules surrounding visitors.

As per the property rules, you can have a guest stay no more than 2 consecutive nights in a 7 day period.

You can catch a bus straight to the city from outside the property which can take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour.

Alternatively, you can take a bus or walk to Macquarie University Station and take Metro and train services into the CBD. This option takes about 45 minutes.

When you arrive at the property you will be asked to provide your student ID card.

If you are a first year university student and have not received your student ID you must provide your letter of offer as your proof of enrollment upon check-in and provide your student card once you have received it.

If you are locked out of the property you can use the intercom at the gates to contact reception and a team member will let you in. If you are locked out after hours you can call the RA or evening duty manager who will let you in.

You must be enrolled to study at Macquarie University and be over 18 years of age to stay at this property.

The East was built for the 2000 Olympics, and the West was built in 2007. The East and the West have the same layout.

The West is a 1 or 2 minute longer walk to campus.

Once you have arrived at the property you can call the RA or evening duty manager who will check you in as normal. If you expect to arrive very late into the night or early in the morning please give us as much advance notice as possible.

For domestic students, you must be at least 18 years old or turning 18 by the end of the semester you are moving in to be eligible to live at the property. In addition, a completed Guarantor Form must be submitted before the room confirmation can be processed.

For international students, they cannot accept applications until you have turned 18.

The property management does not provide catering. However, each apartment has access to a fully equipped kitchen including a fridge, freezer, stovetop, and microwave so feel free to cook up a storm at any time of the day!

Please have your mail clearly labeled with your name and sent to:

Student Village North Ryde
122 Culloden Road
Marsfield NSW 2122
Sydney, Australia

Once your mail arrives at the property, they will place it in your apartment letter box or email you if it is a parcel.

If you are locked out of your room during office hours, please make your way to reception or call their office and one of their staff will be able to assist you.

After hours, please call the RA or EDM to advise them. Please note a AU$10 after-hours lockout fee applies which gets donated to charity.

There is no cleaning service at the property. You are required to upkeep your personal areas yourself, and organise among the other residents of the apartment how to keep the common areas clean.

There are inspections throughout the year, and if areas are deemed below standard, penalties will apply where relevant to cover the cost of professional cleaning.

The physical address of the property is:

Student Village North Ryde
122 Culloden Road
Marsfield NSW 2122, Australia

There are vehicle entry gates on Culloden Road and the adjacent Waterloo Road.

Secure parking is available within the property at a rate of AU$12.90 per week (charged with rent).

There are limited free parking spaces on Culloden Road and Waterloo Road for visitors.

They have two sides of the property known as EAST and WEST. The room types available on each side are:

East

1 Bedroom

5 Bedroom

5 Bedroom with air conditioning

5 Bedroom Premium

5 Bedroom Premium with air conditioning

West

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

5 Bedroom

5 Bedroom Premium

The 5 bedroom apartment rooms all have ensuites.