1. Scape Redfern

Located literally “ten seconds” from the Redfern Station entrance, Scape Redfern is the gold standard for security in 2026.

• Safety Features: 24/7 on-site support team, secure electronic entry, and a “Safety First” orientation for international arrivals.
• 2026 Price Range: $645 – $969/week (includes all bills and weekday breakfast).
• Why it’s Safe: Its proximity to the station means you spend less than a minute on the street between the train and your front door.

2. Iglu Redfern

A modern high-rise that prioritizes well-being and security through its “Resident Leaders” program.

• Safety Features: CCTV surveillance, secure swipe-card access to all floors, and the Sonder App integration (a 24/7 safety and support service for students).
• 2026 Price Range: $725 – $1,025/week.
• Why it’s Safe: Located on Regent Street, it is surrounded by high-traffic cafes and shops, ensuring “passive surveillance” (lots of people around) even late at night.

3. UME Redfern

A more boutique, “hotel-style” student accommodation that offers a quieter, more controlled environment.

• Safety Features: Secure building access and a professional management team on-site. It is smaller than Scape or Iglu, which often results in a tighter-knit, more observant community.
• 2026 Price Range: Starting from $330/week (one of the most affordable “secure” options).
• Why it’s Safe: Located north of the station, it sits in the more gentrified pocket closer to the University of Sydney (USYD) campus.

4. Scape Abercrombie

Technically on the border of Redfern and Darlington, this is perfect for students who want to be as close to the university library as possible.

• Safety Features: 24/7 security patrols and a “no-guest” policy after midnight to ensure resident safety.
• 2026 Price Range: $650 – $850/week.
• Why it’s Safe: It is located directly on the USYD Night Shuttle route, allowing students to be dropped off right at the door after late-night study sessions.

5. Iglu Central Park

While a 10-minute walk from Redfern Station, it serves the Redfern student community and is arguably the most secure “tech-integrated” building in the area.

• Safety Features: Biometric-capable security (in some zones) and a 24-hour concierge that monitors all entrants.
• 2026 Price Range: Starting from $459/week.
• Why it’s Safe: It is situated within the Central Park Mall precinct, which has its own private 24/7 security team patrolling the entire block.

2026 Security Feature Comparison