Western Sydney University Village - Penrith

Take a stroll along the Great River Walk, and enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Mountains and Nepean River. If you don’t want to walk, hire bikes from Sydney International Regatta Centre and cycle the loop, stopping to see the latest exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery and tuck into Green Eggs & Ham at Café at Lewers. Take a dip at the watering hole at Bents Basin, then head home in time for Astronomy Night at Penrith Observatory, where you can view the night sky through powerful telescopes.

You’re living on Western Sydney University Village - Penrith, so you’re all set to walk to class in less than 10 minutes. Reach Kingswood train station in around five minutes on the free shuttle bus; the train to Parramatta takes 35 minutes, or you can get to Sydney in just over an hour.

Come home to your fully furnished studio, apartment or townhouse at Western Sydney University Village and catch up with your roommates in your comfortable living area. Make a snack in the fully fitted kitchen, or take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and retreat to your room to study at your desk. If you prefer to work with friends, organise a study session in the computer room instead.

With assignments out of the way, you’ll be free to have fun with friends in the student lounge where you can play pool or table tennis, or watch your favourite shows on TV. If you want to use the gym, there’s a fully equipped centre on campus with flexible membership options. Enjoy the Sydney summertime at the Western Sydney University Village outdoor areas, where you can fire up the barbecue and eat dinner alfresco. There are regular residents’ events like movie nights and themed parties, so it won’t take long to make friends with your fellow students and neighbours.

There’s an on-site laundry, so you won’t have to worry about running out of clean clothes, and utilities like water, gas and electricity are included in your rent. The team of Resident Advisors are always on hand to offer help and advice, and there’s CCTV, secure door entry and campus security patrols for your peace of mind.