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267-269 Abercrombie Street, Darlington NSW 2008, Australia
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Finding student accommodation in Sydney usually means balancing a few practical considerations at once: the type of room you want, what you will pay each week, how close you are to university, and what is available around the property once classes are over. Scape Abercrombie sits at 267-269 Abercrombie Street, Darlington NSW 2008, placing students in Sydney's inner city, close to major universities and a range of everyday services.
The residence is purpose-built for student living, with private studio options alongside a two-bedroom apartment. Shared spaces cover several parts of the routine as well, including cooking, laundry, outdoor areas, games and socialising. Security provisions are also built into the property, with 24-hour security, controlled entry, CCTV and on-site security staff.
For students coming to Sydney from elsewhere in Australia or from overseas, Scape Abercrombie Sydney provides a residential setting in Darlington while keeping the surrounding university precincts, transport links, shops, cafés and parks within reach.
Scape Abercrombie has a mix of private accommodation and shared living rather than a single room format. The studio apartments provide individual living space, including a private kitchen and bathroom, while the two-bedroom apartment gives students another arrangement if they would rather share with a friend or fellow resident.
The communal side of the property is just as relevant. Residents have access to a Community Kitchen, Outdoor Grilling Area, Games Room, Lounge Area and Outdoor Courtyards, while on-site events provide opportunities to spend time with other residents.
The room selection is relatively compact compared with some larger student residences, but there are meaningful differences between the listed options. Students can choose among several studio categories or the two-bedroom apartment.
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Room Type |
Starting price |
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Ultra Studio |
AUD 839.0/week |
|
2 Bedroom Apartment |
AUD 699.0/week |
|
Signature Plus Studio |
AUD 759.0/week |
|
Signature Studio |
AUD 789.0/week |
|
Large Accessible Studio Apartment |
Pricing not provided |
The Ultra Studio has the highest listed starting price at AUD 839 per week. The Signature Studio starts from AUD 789, while the Signature Plus Studio begins at AUD 759. The 2 Bedroom Apartment starts from AUD 699 per week and provides the shared option among the listed room types.
The Large Accessible Studio Apartment is also listed, but the supplied information does not include a price for it. No starting price has been provided for this room type, so it should not be inferred from the other studio rates.
The studio apartments are described as private spaces with their own kitchen and bathroom. The two-bedroom apartment is the option for students who prefer to share their living space with another person.
All prices are indicative and may change.
Several essential household bills are included with the rent at Scape Abercrombie. These are:
Wi-Fi
Water Bill
Heating Bill
Gas Bill
Electricity Bill
Having these utilities included means students can account for the listed services as part of their accommodation costs instead of arranging separate payments for each one.
The facilities at Scape Abercrombie are spread across practical services, shared social areas, and security provisions. There are places for cooking and laundry, outdoor areas for spending time with friends, and dedicated spaces for entertainment.
Several facilities are intended to make everyday life around the residence easier:
Bike Storage: Secure storage for residents who cycle around Sydney.
Outdoor Grilling Area: An outdoor space for barbecues and informal meals with friends.
Community Kitchen: A shared kitchen that can be used for cooking as well as spending time with other residents.
On-site Laundry: Laundry facilities are available within the property for regular household chores.
These facilities cover some of the ordinary tasks that come with living independently. Students can cook within the residence, store a bicycle on site and take care of laundry without needing to arrange these things elsewhere.
The accommodation has several shared areas for residents who want to spend time outside their rooms:
Social Spaces: Shared areas for meeting and spending time with other residents.
Lounge Area: A more relaxed communal setting for downtime.
Games Room: A recreation space for playing games and socializing.
Outdoor Courtyards: Open-air areas where residents can sit and spend time outdoors.
On-site Events: Organized activities provide opportunities to meet other residents and take part in the community around the property.
The different spaces give students alternatives to staying inside their own apartment. The Lounge Area and Games Room provide indoor options, while the Outdoor Courtyards and grilling area give residents somewhere to spend time outside.
Security at Scape Abercrombie involves a number of layers of access restriction, monitoring & on-site assistance:
24 hr security
Secure Door Entry CCTV
On-Site Security
Sonder Safety App
The Sonder Safety App adds an extra layer of safety for inhabitants, on top of the property's physical security. The information provided does not include the individual functionalities or response arrangements relating to the app and hence these specifics have not been included here.
The Scape Abercrombie Sydney address is 267-269 Abercrombie Street, Darlington, NSW 2008. Darlington is an inner-city Sydney suburb with a strong connection to the surrounding university areas, making location a significant part of the accommodation's appeal.
The neighbourhood also places residents close to everyday shopping, food, recreation, healthcare, and public transport. That means university is only one part of the location equation; much of what students need outside class is also available around the surrounding suburbs.
The universities and educational institutions listed near Scape Abercrombie include:
The supplied information particularly highlights the University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney as convenient for students living at the property. It does not provide specific distances or journey times for each institution, so exact commute figures have not been added.
Public transport around Darlington gives residents several ways to travel across Sydney. Bus stops, railway services, metro connections and light rail are all represented in the surrounding transport network.
Nearby bus stops include:
University of Sydney, City Rd
Redfern Station, Gibbons St
For train travel, Redfern Station provides connections to the wider Sydney railway network. Waterloo Station (Metro) offers access to the metro system, while Central Chalmers Street Light Rail provides another way to travel around the city.
The combination is useful for students whose regular destinations extend beyond the immediate university precinct. The most suitable route will depend on the campus and destination, so actual journey times can vary.
The area around Scape Abercrombie has a mixture of supermarkets, food outlets, shopping areas, green spaces, fitness facilities, healthcare services and libraries.
For groceries, students can use KK Supermarket, which is close to the property, while Woolworths Redfern and Coles Broadway provide larger supermarket options within the surrounding area.
Cafés and restaurants add plenty of alternatives when students want to eat outside their accommodation. Eatz on Abercrombie, Taguan Cafe and Bobby's Cafe Darlington are nearby options for coffee or a casual meal. For a more substantial meal, Angry Tony's Pizza Darlington and Kindred Restaurant are among the listed choices.
The local shopping options include Central Park Mall and Broadway Shopping Centre. Students can also explore the independent shops and boutiques around King Street, Newtown, as well as the retail areas along Redfern Street.
Green spaces are represented by Charles Kernan Reserve, Cadigal Green, Victoria Park and Prince Alfred Park. These provide alternatives when students want some time outside the accommodation or university buildings.
For exercise, the surrounding area has Humming Puppy, Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, and Victoria Park Pool and Fitness Centre. Healthcare facilities include Redfern Health Centre, Key Health Redfern, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA).
Students looking for additional study resources can use Ultimo Library and Darling Square Library. For an evening out, Royal Hotel Darlington is listed as a local pub option.
Living at Scape Abercrombie puts quite a few of the ordinary errands of student life within the surrounding Darlington and inner-city neighbourhoods. Groceries, coffee, meals, shopping and green spaces are all nearby, while healthcare, fitness facilities and libraries give residents places to handle things that do not fit neatly into the university routine.
For groceries, KK Supermarket is located close to the accommodation and can be useful for smaller or regular shopping trips. Students also have Woolworths Redfern and Coles Broadway within the wider area, giving them larger supermarket options when they need to stock up.
The choice between a nearby local supermarket and a larger store can be useful depending on the size of the shopping trip. A quick run for a few ingredients is a different proposition from buying groceries for the week.
Darlington and the neighboring streets have several places where students can grab coffee, a quick meal or sit down for dinner.
Nearby café options include:
Eatz on Abercrombie: A local option for coffee and casual food.
Taguan Cafe: Another café around the neighborhood for a quick break or meal.
Bobby's Cafe Darlington: A local café option within Darlington.
For meals, students can try Angry Tony's Pizza Darlington or Kindred Restaurant, giving residents alternatives to preparing food in their apartment or using the Community Kitchen.
Larger shopping trips can be handled at Central Park Mall and Broadway Shopping Centre, both within reach of the accommodation.
The surrounding streets provide some less conventional retail options too. King Street, Newtown, is known for its collection of independent shops and boutiques, while Redfern Street has its own selection of stores and local businesses. This gives students a choice between larger shopping centres and smaller shops spread through the inner-city neighbourhoods.
For students wanting to come outside after a day of lectures or study, there are a few green places near Scape Abercrombie:
Charles Kernan Park
Cadigal Park
Victoria Park
Prince Alfred Park
These places provide a place to wander, relax outside, exercise, or just take a break from the more built-up surroundings of central Sydney. If students desire some extra place to undertake outside activities, they will find Prince Alfred Park and Victoria Park handy.
Fitness facilities around the area include Humming Puppy, Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, and Victoria Park Pool and Fitness Centre. These give residents options beyond the accommodation itself for exercise and recreation.
Healthcare services are also available nearby. The listed facilities are
Redfern Health Centre
Key Health Redfern
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA)
The supplied information does not specify exact distances or opening hours for these facilities, so those details should be confirmed directly where necessary.
Students looking for additional places to study or access library resources can use Ultimo Library and Darling Square Library.
These provide alternatives to working in the apartment or using university facilities. A public library can also be useful for students who want a change of environment during a long study period.
For a casual evening with friends, Royal Hotel Darlington is the local pub listed near the accommodation.
The venue adds an option outside the residence's own Lounge Area, Social Spaces and Outdoor Courtyards, giving students somewhere else to meet friends within the neighbourhood.
Scape Abercrombie has a fairly broad mix of features for students living in Sydney's inner city. The accommodation ranges from studios such as the Signature Studio, Signature Plus Studio and Ultra Studio to the two-bedroom apartment. Starting prices for the listed rooms run from AUD 699.0 to AUD 839.0 per week, while the Large Accessible Studio Apartment is listed without a supplied price.
The private studios come with their own kitchen and bathroom, while the two-bedroom apartment provides a shared living arrangement. Rent includes Wi-Fi, water, heating, gas and electricity, covering the essential utilities listed in the accommodation information.
Inside the property, students have access to a Community Kitchen, Outdoor Grilling Area, On-site Laundry and Bike Storage. Social spaces include a Lounge Area, Games Room, Outdoor Courtyards and dedicated Social Spaces, with on-site events adding organised activities. The security setup includes 24-hour security, Secure Door Entry, CCTV, On-Site Security and the Sonder Safety App.
The Scape Abercrombie Sydney address at 267-269 Abercrombie Street, Darlington NSW 2008 also puts residents within reach of several universities and transport options. The University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney are specifically highlighted in the supplied information, while Redfern Station, Waterloo Station (Metro), Central Chalmers Street Light Rail and nearby bus stops connect the surrounding area with the wider city.
Everyday life extends beyond the accommodation itself. KK Supermarket, Woolworths Redfern, and Coles Broadway cover groceries, while cafés and restaurants around Abercrombie Street, Darlington, and the surrounding suburbs provide alternatives for eating out. Central Park Mall, Broadway Shopping Centre and the shops around Newtown and Redfern cover different types of retail needs. Parks, libraries, gyms and healthcare facilities round out the list of nearby services.
For students searching for Scape Abercrombie, the decision ultimately comes down to the room arrangement, starting price, facilities, and location that fit their own circumstances. The supplied information does not provide room dimensions, exact distances to every university, or detailed floor plans, so those points should be confirmed for the specific room being considered rather than assumed from the general property description.
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Hamfam
Spent 3 years here and it is very good if you are an introvert! Itβs super quiet, and they have events that is held in small groups. Moreover, scape Cleveland is close by with a gym available! Very good location as it is a 25 minute walk to central. Very nice location and located 5 mins away from BHB!
Kang Donghyun
A year late review! I remember enjoying my time at this scape, thanks to the staffs. It was a pleasure, making me feel like I'm at the right place, as my first accommodation in Australia. Thank you guys. Hope to see you guys again some day!
Belle Song
The location is very close to the uni. It's very convenient for rushing to class in the morning ππ The calm and peaceful atmosphere of the property and surroundings is good for studying. With modern interior design, I can decorate the room in my style easily as well.
Jeanine Zhang
Good place to live&study. Just 6 min walk to Sydney uni, 5min to redfern station. The manager, Carmen, is really nice and thoughtful. Scape is like a home away from home.
Herunyaphoom Prakitsuwan
I have a really good experience while I was living there. The staffs are kind, friendly and comedic.
Hamfam
Spent 3 years here and it is very good if you are an introvert! Itβs super quiet, and they have events that is held in small groups. Moreover, scape Cleveland is close by with a gym available! Very good location as it is a 25 minute walk to central. Very nice location and located 5 mins away from BHB!
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