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Ultimo, NSW 2007
Live in Ultimo — minutes from UTS, Central and Chinatown
4 rooms listedfrom $320/weekUTS
Ultimo is about as central as student life in Sydney gets. This small, densely built inner-city pocket sits right between UTS, Central Station and Chinatown, so a lot of your day can happen on foot — class in the morning, cheap dumplings or Korean barbecue for lunch, and Darling Harbour and Pyrmont a short walk away. The Goods Line, a pedestrian path that runs past UTS, takes you straight down to the harbour, and the Powerhouse Museum sits right in the neighbourhood.
Because Ultimo is so compact and so close to campus, rooms here are in demand, and most of what you'll find is apartments and share houses rather than freestanding homes. Sharing is the norm, so it's a good place to land if you want housemates and a short commute from day one. On Zuwu you can browse verified rooms and share houses in Ultimo, read every listing in your own language and message the host before you even fly out — and a listing's exact address stays private until you book an inspection, so there's no rush.
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Getting to UTS
Getting to class could hardly be simpler: UTS is about a five-minute walk away, so you can leave home and be on campus in minutes. The University of Sydney is only about fifteen minutes away on foot — a straightforward walk across Broadway — and because Central Station is right next door, the rest of Sydney — and the airport line — is easy to reach whenever you want to explore further.
Who lives in Ultimo
Ultimo is a genuinely international, student-heavy neighbourhood. At the 2021 Census, around 29% of residents had East Asian ancestry and about 28% European, and the streets reflect that mix — a steady flow of UTS students, young professionals and new arrivals from all over the world. With Chinatown next door, familiar food, groceries and faces are never far away, which makes Ultimo an easy place to settle into when you're new to Sydney.
Tips for renting in Ultimo
- Ultimo is tiny and right on top of UTS, so good rooms get snapped up fast — start your search early and be ready to book an inspection quickly when the right one appears.
- Much of Ultimo's housing is in apartment towers and converted buildings, so check the basics before you commit: which bills are included, whether the room has a window and natural light, and how much street noise you'll get, as some parts sit close to busy roads and nightlife.
- You won't need a car here — almost everything is walkable, so you'll save on transport, and you can lean on nearby Chinatown and Paddy's Markets for cheap meals and fresh groceries.
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