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Chatswood, NSW 2067
Rooms and share houses in Chatswood for international students
6 rooms listedfrom $320/weekMacquarie University
Chatswood is one of Sydney's liveliest town centres, and for many international students it feels familiar from the first day. The heart of the suburb is a cluster of big shopping malls and food streets where yum cha, Korean barbecue, Japanese ramen and bubble tea are all a short walk apart, and Asian supermarkets stay open late. Step a few blocks back from the station and this corner of the North Shore feels greener and quieter than the inner city, yet somewhere to eat or shop is never far away.
Most student housing here is in apartments, since Chatswood has a lot of unit blocks close to the station — sharing a two- or three-bedroom flat with other students is common, and you'll also find private rooms in houses on the leafier streets nearby. It's a popular, well-connected area, so the best rooms can go quickly; browsing early and messaging hosts before you fly out really helps. On Zuwu you can do that in your own language, and every room you see comes from a host who has verified an Australian mobile number first.
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Getting to Macquarie University
Chatswood is a major transport interchange, which is a big part of why students choose it. Macquarie University is only about ten minutes away on the Metro, and from the same station the city centre is roughly twenty minutes down the line — so you can live on the quieter North Shore and still get into town easily for work or on weekends. Trains and metro services run often, so you're rarely left waiting on the platform.
Who lives in Chatswood
Chatswood has long been one of Sydney's major East Asian centres. At the 2021 Census about 41% of residents reported East Asian ancestry and around 27% European, and that mix is woven through daily life here — in the restaurants and grocery stores, the bilingual signage, and the steady flow of students and families through the town centre. For a lot of international students, it's an easy place to feel settled while you find your feet in a new city.
Tips for renting in Chatswood
- The streets right by the station and the malls are the most convenient and the most sought-after. Walking five to ten minutes out, or looking at neighbours like Artarmon, Lane Cove North and Lindfield, can stretch your budget further.
- For Macquarie University, aim for a room within easy walking distance of Chatswood station — the Metro trip is quick, so the real question is how long it takes you to reach the platform each morning.
- Group your inspections where you can: on Zuwu a listing's exact address is shared once you book a viewing, so line up a few around Chatswood and the nearby suburbs on the same day and compare them back to back.
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