Cowper Street
Cowper Street is situated beside Centennial Park and close to UNSW. It's ideal for students seeking proximity to campus without being right next to the lecture hall!
There are 37 five-bedroom apartments, with an average room size of 10 to 12 square metres.
You’ll live like a true Sydneysider, surrounded by local shops, parklands, and more.
- Features
- People
Features
37 apartments
average room size 10 to 12 square metres
self-catered
- Wi-Fi, electricity, gas and water included
- surveillance security gate
cleaning of common areas only
24-hour campus security
large outdoor area
- shared coin-operated laundry facilities
- resident-only car park for hire.
Every room includes a bed, chair, desk, and wardrobe. You'll be sharing the common areas—kitchen, living room, and bathroom—with other residents. The living room features a sofa, while the kitchen comes equipped with a microwave, oven, and fridge. Remember to bring your own cutlery, pots, and pans for cooking.
Parking
You can obtain a parking card ($50 deposit) to use the Cowper St apartment car park. However, there is limited availability, and you may be placed on a waiting list.
Complete the car park access form and contact Student Accommodation office to schedule an appointment to obtain a permit. Ensure you bring your Student ID and vehicle registration. If the vehicle registration isn't in the licensee’s name, please provide additional documents, like the vehicle insurance in the licensee’s name.
People
Aditi Taunk | Student
I’m a research student in my third year at the School of Chemistry. I moved to Australia from Mumbai, India, in mid-2023.
I stayed with relatives for the first few months of living here, and I had to endure a long commute. When I finally decided to live on campus at Cowper Street, I saved a lot of time and energy! I’ve met wonderful people from many different backgrounds worldwide, and my flatmates are some of the best people I’ve met.
Li Quan | Student
I’m an international student from China studying information technology (masters). After receiving an offer to study at UNSW, the tricky part was finding a place to live.
Coming from another country, I didn’t know much about the reliability of private rental providers. Booking a university apartment was an easy decision. After arriving, I found Cowper Street satisfying and decided to stay on while I continued my studies.
"Cowper Street isn’t like typical university-style accommodation. Living here feels more like living in the suburbs of Sydney, just like any other local Australian."
Aditi Taunk
PhD student
Room types & fees
Room type |
Meals |
Bathroom |
Cleaning |
5 Bedroom (per room) $390 p/w |
Self-catered |
Shared |
No |
- The contract period is 51 weeks.
- Weekly rates are for 2026 and are expected to change yearly. Rates shown are for full-year contracts only.
The contract period is from 4 February 2026 to 27 January 2027.
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Take a 360-degree tour of the on-campus accommodation options at Cowper Street with our VR interactive tours*. Depending on your device, use your mouse or swipe actions to explore the rooms and facilities.
*Please note: Our virtual tours show example rooms only. Room sizes, layouts, and features may vary. Any measurements shown are estimates and may not reflect exact dimensions.
