{"id":14516,"date":"2026-10-21T09:44:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/?p=14516"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:47:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:47:34","slug":"moving-to-sydney-as-a-student-2026-city-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/student-success\/moving-to-sydney-as-a-student-2026-city-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Sydney as a Student: 2026 City Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14516\" class=\"elementor elementor-14516\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74e99df8 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74e99df8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1457828f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1457828f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Moving to Sydney for university can feel exciting, but there is also a lot to sort out before you arrive. Where should you live? How much should you budget? What is the easiest way to get around? And what can you actually do when you are done with classes?<\/p><p>Sydney is a popular choice for international students for good reason. You have several well-known universities, plenty of student-friendly neighbourhoods, beaches, caf\u00e9s, restaurants and things to do throughout the year. At the same time, Sydney is a large and fairly expensive city, so it helps to have a plan before you move.<\/p><p>This guide takes you through the practical side of <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/sydney\/student-accommodation\">student life in Sydney<\/a>, from universities and accommodation to living costs, food, things to do and part-time work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9f6e0e elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"d9f6e0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__d9f6e0e\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__d9f6e0e\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__d9f6e0e\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172ffe71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"172ffe71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong><b>Best universities in Sydney<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Sydney has several universities with courses across a wide range of subjects. Some of the main choices for international students include:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/university-of-sydney\">University of Sydney<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/university-of-new-south-wales\">University of New South Wales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/university-of-technology-sydney\">University of Technology Sydney<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/macquarie-university\">Macquarie University<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/au\/student-accommodation\/western-sydney-university\">Western Sydney University<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>Your course is likely to be your main priority when choosing a university, but the campus location matters too. Sydney is spread out, so check how far your accommodation will be from campus before you make a decision.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Best localities to live in Sydney<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Rent is one of the biggest expenses you need to plan for in Sydney. Living in the city centre can be convenient, but moving a little further out can give you more accommodation choices and potentially lower rent.<\/p><p>Some areas students can consider include:<\/p><ol><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Parramatta<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 A busy area with shops, restaurants and good transport connections.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Newtown<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 Known for its caf\u00e9s, food spots and lively atmosphere.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Kensington<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 A popular choice for students studying at UNSW.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Ryde<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 A more residential option with access to Macquarie University and public transport.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Canterbury<\/b><\/strong>\u2013 A quieter area with links to other parts of Sydney.<\/li><\/ol><p>You can also look at places such as Redfern, Chippendale, Haymarket, Randwick and Marrickville. The best area for you will mainly come down to your university, budget and how much travel you are comfortable with.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Student accommodation in Sydney<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Once you know where you are studying, accommodation is probably the next big thing on your list.<\/p><p>You can choose from university residences, private student accommodation, shared houses and apartments. Your budget and how much privacy you want will usually determine which option works best.<\/p><h3><strong><b>On-campus housing<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Living on campus can make your first few months easier. You are close to your classes and have other students around you, which can also make it easier to meet people.<\/p><p>Depending on the residence, you may have access to Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, common areas and food facilities.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Off-campus housing<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>Living off campus gives you more choice. You could rent a room in a shared house, choose a private room in student accommodation or get your own studio.<\/p><p>Sharing a place can be useful if you want to keep your rent down and do not mind having a shared kitchen or living area.<\/p><p><strong><b>En-suites:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0You get your own bedroom and bathroom, while shared areas such as the kitchen are used by other residents.<\/p><p><strong><b>Non-en-suites:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0You have your own bedroom but share the bathroom with other students.<\/p><p><strong><b>Studios:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0You get a private space with your sleeping, living and study areas in one room, along with your own bathroom and usually a kitchenette.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Cost of living in Sydney<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Sydney is not a cheap city, so it is worth working out your basic monthly budget before you arrive.<\/p><p>Your accommodation will usually take up the biggest part of your budget. You will also need to account for groceries, transport, phone bills, eating out and other everyday expenses.<\/p><p>The figures in the original guide put groceries at around <strong><b>120 a week<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0and travel at around <strong><b>65 a week<\/b><\/strong>. Your actual spending can be higher or lower depending on where you live and how you spend your money.<\/p><p>It is also worth keeping some extra money aside for your first few weeks. Things such as your accommodation deposit, household essentials and setting up your phone can add to your initial costs.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Things to do in Sydney<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>University life is not all about lectures and assignments. Sydney gives you plenty of ways to spend your free time, and you do not have to travel far to find something to do.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Places to visit<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p><strong><b>Sydney Harbour Bridge:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Walk across the bridge or find a spot nearby to take in the harbour views.<\/p><p><strong><b>Bondi Beach:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0A popular place to spend a sunny afternoon, especially if you want a break from the city.<\/p><p><strong><b>Taronga Zoo:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Located in Mosman, it is a good option for a day out and has views across Sydney Harbour.<\/p><p><strong><b>Darling Harbour:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Head here for restaurants, waterfront views and plenty of activity, particularly in the evening.<\/p><p><strong><b>SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0A handy option when you want to see marine life without leaving the city.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Food and coffee<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>You will not run out of places to eat in Sydney. From small caf\u00e9s and takeaway spots to restaurants serving food from around the world, there is plenty of choice.<\/p><p>Haymarket is a good place to check out for cheap Asian food if you\u2019re on a student budget. There are plenty of casual dining options in Newtown and the CBD has cafes and takeaway joints that are good for a quick bite between classes.<\/p><p>For Coffee, you can try Gloria Jean&#8217;s Coffees, Jamaica Blue and The Coffee Club.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Museums, theatres &amp; beyond<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>If you\u2019re a history buff, enjoy art or live performances, Sydney has plenty to keep you busy.<\/p><h3><strong><b>Museums<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>You can visit:<\/p><ul><li>Museum of Sydney<\/li><li>Powerhouse Museum<\/li><li>Hyde Park Barracks Museum<\/li><li>Justice and Police Museum<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong><b>Theatres<\/b><\/strong><\/h3><p>For live shows and performances, some of the well-known venues include:<\/p><ul><li>Sydney Opera House<\/li><li>Capitol Theatre<\/li><li>State Theatre<\/li><li>Sydney Lyric Theatre<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong><b>Festivals and events<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>Sydney has events on throughout the year so there is always something new to see.<\/p><p>Vivid Sydney is known for its light installations, music and events across the city.<\/p><p>Sydney Festival is held in January and features music, theatre, dance and arts performances.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re a film buff, the Sydney Film Festival is a good choice. Screenings are held at venues across the city.<\/p><p>There are also smaller food, music, art and community events throughout the year. Keep an eye on local event listings once you arrive.<\/p><h2><strong><b>How can students earn in Sydney?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>If your visa allows you to work whilst studying then a part-time job can help you earn some extra money and gain work experience.<\/p><p>Hospitality is an industry where students can often find work, with casual and part-time opportunities in caf\u00e9s, restaurants, bars and hotels. Other areas to look at are retail, customer service, admin, tutoring and event work.<\/p><p>You can look for vacancies online, visit the careers services at your university or approach local businesses directly with your CV.<\/p><p>Check your visa for the current work conditions before taking a job so you know how many hours you can work.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Adjusting to student life in Sydney<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>The first few weeks in a new city can be overwhelming. You\u2019re finding your feet, getting used to university and probably meeting loads of new people at the same time.<\/p><p>Get the basics right first: choose accommodation within your budget and commute, know your regular expenses and work out your usual route to campus.<\/p><p>Once those things become part of your routine, you can start enjoying the rest of Sydney at your own pace. Grab coffee with your new classmates, try a different neighbourhood, head to the beach or check out an event happening that weekend. That&#8217;s when Sydney starts to feel less like a new city and more like your student home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc47c9b e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3bc47c9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-391ad9ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"391ad9ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484e1be elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"484e1be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7580\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7580\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Sydney good for international students? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7580\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1c4a4 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1c4a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35324dd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35324dd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, if you like living in a busy city with lots of stuff to do outside of university. There are universities, beaches, cafes, restaurants and public transport within the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7581\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7581\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How much money do I need to be able to live in Sydney as a student? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7581\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137a3767 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"137a3767\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79bb8582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79bb8582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It depends on where you live and how you spend it. Accommodation is usually the biggest item in your budget, followed by groceries, transport and other day-to-day costs. Sharing accommodation can help you keep your costs down.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7582\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7582\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which areas are popular among students in Sydney? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7582\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a69a506 e-con-full e-flex qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a69a506\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5febcfe0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5febcfe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Places to check out include Parramatta, Newtown, Kensington, Ryde and Canterbury. As a rule your university and your budget will be the biggest factors in deciding where to live.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7583\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7583\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Sydney easy to get around without a car? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7583\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da91711 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6da91711\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5127b2eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5127b2eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. Sydney has trains, buses, light rail and ferries so you can get around without having your own car. Or, a station or a frequent bus route nearby can simplify your daily commute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7584\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7584\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are international students allowed to work part-time in Sydney? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7584\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69e1c853 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69e1c853\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-528a0dfa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"528a0dfa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You might be able to work when you study, depending on your visa conditions. 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