Barker Street

Built in 1996, Barker is the perfect fit for just about everyone. You’ll make friends, meet people and get the most out of a flatshare experience. Not only are you on campus, you’re minutes away from Kingsford Shops on Anzac Parade (and McDonald’s is right around the corner!).

There are 59 apartments of varying sizes with an average room size of approximately 10 to 12 square metres.

It’s independent living in a community environment.

Shared living experience

Located on campus

Self-catered

Features

59 apartments
average room size 10 to 12 square metres
self-catered
Wi-Fi, electricity, gas and water included
cleaning of common areas only

24-hour campus security
large common space
outdoor barbecue area
coin-operated laundry facilities
stairs – no lifts or escalators

Each room is furnished with a desk and chair, bed, wardrobe and there’s a sofa in the living room. The kitchen has an oven and fridge, but you’ll need to bring your own cutlery and pots and pans if you plan to do any cooking!

Student support

Community Assistants are current UNSW students living on-site at Barker Apartments. Their role is to engage with residents, facilitate social activities and act as the first point of contact for any issues or problems that may arise.

"My schedule is a little hectic and often means I need to stay in the laboratory till very late, so having the freedom to cook my own meals in my own kitchen is quite handy. I’ve got plenty of space in my bedroom and some pretty fantastic housemates."

Arian Pietkiewicz

Student

Parking

UNSW provides a limited number of on-campus car parking spaces and this is managed by Estate Management. To apply for a parking permit, please contact Security & Traffic Management.

Parking on campus is free only when parked in a marked bay outside of the permit hours of 7.30am and 7.30pm Monday to Friday, on weekends and on public holidays (not UNSW holidays).

If you park on High Street, never leave valuables in your car and always secure your vehicle as this area is targeted by car thieves.

There’s limited free motorbike parking and free bicycle racks.

Room types & fees

Room type	Meals	Bathroom	Cleaning
2 Bedroom (per apartment) $909.00 p/w	Self-catered	Shared	No
2 Bedroom Large (per apartment) $917.00 p/w	Self-catered	Shared	No
3 Bedroom (per room) $424.00 p/w	Self-catered	Shared	No
5 Bedroom (per room) $406.00 p/w	Self-catered	Shared	No
Studio Large (per apartment) $571.00 p/w	Self-catered	Single	No

The contract period is 52 weeks. Due to high occupancy, single-term contracts are currently unavailable; please contact the office for more details.
Weekly rates are for 2025 and are expected to change yearly.

The contract period is from 29 January 2025 to 28 January 2026. The two-bedroom apartments are suitable for families. Rates are per person unless otherwise specified.