The guide that all travelers heading to Sydney will read 📖

🥳 Sydney's back-to-school season is coming soon, and it seems like more and more students are heading to Sydney! Today, I'll decode the pros and cons of various areas in Sydney for you to see if there's a place you like! 👏🏻 1️⃣ Haymarket: Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, it's a great option if you've got some cash to spare! Nearby, you'll find Chinatown, Thai Town, and plenty of Chinese restaurants and shopping centers! It's a foodie's paradise with convenient transportation - a 15-minute walk to UTS, 15 minutes by bus to USYD, and a 20-minute train ride to UNSW. The downside? It can get a bit noisy in this bustling area, but living high up helps! Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ranges from $1500 to $1900 per week. 2️⃣ Burwood: This is a well-known Chinese area! With Burwood Plaza and Burwood Chinatown, dining and shopping are super convenient! It's a bit far from schools, but still close to the train station! 22 minutes to USYD, 28 minutes to UTS, and 40 minutes to UNSW (UNSW students, take note!). Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is around $1250 per week. 3️⃣ Chatswood: This is the Chinese area of ​​North Sydney! The buildings are new, and it's about a 20-minute train ride to the CBD! There's also a lot of delicious Chinese food! It's safe, but a bit far from schools - expect at least 40 minutes or more to get to most major universities (Macquarie students, consider this!). 4️⃣ Waterloo and Zetland: These two areas are connected! The famous Instagrammable building, Infinity, is here! Life is convenient with Green Square and East Village, making it a popular choice for international students! 15 minutes to UNSW, 20 minutes to UTS, and 24 minutes to USYD. Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is approximately $1300 to $1450 per week. 5️⃣ Ultimo: Home to Sydney's Instagrammable grassy buildings! It's close to Broadway and Chinatown, within walking distance to UTS, 15 minutes to USYD, and 30 minutes to UNSW! Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ranges from $1100 to $1400 Australian dollars (there's a big difference in building age and prices in this area). 6️⃣ Redfern: Just one bus ride away from the CBD! Some say it wasn't very safe before, but it's much better now. If you're studying at USyd or UTS, it's very convenient, and it's only a 25-minute bus ride to UNSW! Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is around $1300 Australian dollars. 7️⃣ Mascot: Beautifully priced, spacious, and new, with plenty of bus stops and Mascot train station nearby! The downside is it's close to the airport. Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ranges from $1150 to $1300 Australian dollars. 8️⃣ Wolli Creek: The train station is nearby, making it convenient to go anywhere! It's just a bit remote, so commuting takes about 40 minutes or more. 9️⃣ Rosebery: This area is very quiet and close to UNSW, taking just about 15 minutes or less to get there! Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ranges from $1200 to $1400 Australian dollars. 🔟 Pyrmont: Near Darling Harbour! But overall, transportation is a bit inconvenient - you'll need to transfer to get to school, but it's convenient for the city center! Rent for a 2-bedroom apartment ranges from $1200 to $1450 Australian dollars (prices vary depending on the building's age). Now, you should have a rough understanding of the various areas in Sydney!