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1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

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1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

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Health & Wellness

1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

Visa & Immigration

1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

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Permanent Residency (PR)
Student Visas
Work & Skilled Visas

1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

1. March 2026 Price Comparison

All prices are inclusive of utilities (Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, and water) as of March 9, 2026.

Room Type	UNSW Village (On-Campus)	Scape Kingsford (Off-Campus)
Shared Apartment (Room)	From $397 – $445/week	From $689 – $729/week
Studio Apartment	From $565 – $625/week	From $809 – $909/week
1-Bedroom Apartment	From $609 – $680/week	From $939 – $989/week
Application Fee	$55	$0 (Holding Deposit applies)

2. The "Lifestyle" Divide

UNSW Village: The Academic Hub

Location: Directly on-campus (High St). You can walk to most lecture halls in 3–5 minutes.
Vibe: More mature and academic. It is preferred by upper-year undergraduates and postgraduates who value autonomy.
Amenities: Focuses on essentials—large communal kitchens, study lounges, a bar, a garden, and a games room.
2026 Benefit: Lower base rent allows for a more flexible lifestyle budget.

Scape Kingsford: The Premium Experience

Location: 9 Bunnerong Rd. A 10–12 minute walk or a 5-minute Light Rail trip to campus.
Vibe: High-energy, social, and modern. Targeted at students who want a "hotel-style" experience.
Amenities: Luxury-tier—rooftop terrace with BBQ, 24/7 concierge, state-of-the-art gym, cinema room, and organized social events.
2026 Benefit: Common area cleaning is now included for multi-bedroom apartments (as of March 2026), removing the "messy roommate" stress.

3. Hidden Costs to Consider

Laundry: UNSW Village uses coin-operated machines (approx. $4 per wash). Scape often includes advanced app-based laundry tracking.
Cleaning Fees: UNSW Village charges an annual cleaning fee (approx. $100–$132). Scape includes common area cleaning but requires you to maintain your own bedroom/ensuite.
Visa Priority: Both are verified student housing providers, which triggers Priority 1 visa processing for international students under 2026 guidelines.

4. The 2026 Verdict: Which is for you?

Choose UNSW Village if: You are on a stricter budget, want to "roll out of bed and into class," and prefer a slightly quieter, independent living environment.
Choose Scape Kingsford if: You have a higher budget and want the best social life possible, with high-end facilities and the convenience of being closer to the Kingsford dining precinct and Light Rail.

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