Overview and Location
This property is a shared apartment at 2 Crystal Street, Petersham, a suburb approximately 6 kilometres west of Sydney’s central business district. The specific listing is for a room within a six‑bedroom apartment, but the building also offers ensuite and independent house options (see Room Types below). Petersham is a residential area with a local shopping strip, parks, and a train station about a three‑minute walk away, as noted by residents. The location is rated 4.6 out of 5 across user‑submitted dimensions, and the property carries a 4.8 Google rating from six reviews.
Travel to key university campuses is practical: The University of New South Wales (Kensington) is roughly 20 minutes by bus or train, while Western Sydney University has multiple campuses — the Parramatta campus is approximately 20 minutes by train, and the Penrith campus is around 50 minutes. Both are reachable via public transport from Petersham Station, which sits on the Inner West and Airport lines.
Who This Residence Suits
The property is best suited to students or young professionals who:
- Prefer a quieter neighbourhood — Petersham is noticeably quieter than central Sydney, and the apartment is not located directly on a main road. Public transport access is excellent, but the urban noise associated with the CBD is absent. One resident described it as “a quiet and safe neighbourhood.”
- Value modern fittings and natural light — the rooms have floor‑to‑ceiling windows that let in plenty of sunlight, and the building is relatively new. Another resident specifically noted “modern facilities.”
- Want bills included — the listing includes utilities in the weekly rent, which simplifies budgeting. The tag “bills_included” confirms this.
- Appreciate organised social activities — the host runs regular events, including a bi‑weekly dinner. This can help build a community atmosphere in a shared six‑bedroom setting.
- Have a shorter‑term need — the minimum lease is 13 weeks, which suits a single semester or a short internship period.
Who This Residence May Not Suit
Consider the following limitations:
- Noise from aircraft — Petersham lies under one of the flight paths to Sydney Airport. Google reviewer Jeffrey C wrote: “you do get the planes flying overhead.” For light sleepers or those sensitive to intermittent noise, this could be disruptive.
- Budget constraints — the weekly price range of AUD 405–595 (indicative — confirm with the operator) is significantly above the city’s lowest available weekly rent of AUD 175. While the property includes bills and modern amenities, it sits at the upper end of shared‑accommodation pricing in Sydney.
- Preference for a private studio — while the building offers independent houses, the specific room in a six‑bedroom apartment means shared kitchen, living, and bathroom facilities (unless the ensuite option is chosen, which carries a higher rent).
- Limited public review sample — only six Google reviews exist, so the overall rating of 4.8 may not represent a broad consensus. The platform’s own rating dimensions show cleaning and amenities both at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting some variation in maintenance standards.
What Residents Say
The three Google reviews provide a balanced snapshot of actual experience:
Jeffrey C (rating 4/5): “Nice place to stay. Quite new. Petersham is quieter than in the city but you do get the planes flying overhead. Conveniently near the train station but Parramatta Highway is just a 10 minute walk away.”
Zihan Fang (rating 5/5): “It’s a lovely experience to stay here, it is a quiet and safe neighborhood with a convenient location—just a three‑minute walk to the train station. The room has modern facilities and features floor‑to‑ceiling windows that let in plenty of sunlight.”
Yingtong (rating 5/5): “The host is very friendly and can reply in time to help solve the problems encountered in the accommodation. At the same time, the apartment provides a lot of activities to enrich the daily life, and the dinner provided every two weeks is special and delicious.”
Taken together, residents consistently highlight convenience to transport, modern room conditions, and responsive management. The only noted drawback is aircraft noise. The social activities and bi‑weekly dinners are an asset for students who want to connect with housemates.
Price Positioning and Room Types
The listed rent ranges from AUD 405 to AUD 595 per week (indicative — confirm with the operator). For context, the lowest‑priced student accommodation in Sydney sits at AUD 175 per week, but that typically represents basic, older stock or rooms without private bathrooms. This property’s price reflects its relatively new construction, bills inclusion, and optional ensuite configuration.
The unit types available at this address are:
- Ensuite room — private bathroom, likely at the higher end of the price range.
- Non‑ensuite room — shared bathroom, at the lower end of the range.
- Independent house — a separate unit on the same site, possibly for a smaller group.
The specific listing (“Room in a 6 Bedroom Apartment”) is a single room within a larger share house. The wide price gap of AUD 190 per week between minimum and maximum suggests that the lower figure applies to a non‑ensuite room, while the higher figure applies to an ensuite.
Booking Timing
Given that the minimum lease is 13 weeks, the property is flexible for both semester‑length stays and shorter work placements. Availability data is not indicated in the listing, so the best approach is to enquire well ahead of planned move‑in — at least 2–3 months in advance for January/February (peak intake) and 6–8 weeks for mid‑year starts. Checking for availability around May‑June for a July 2026 intake, or October‑November for a February 2027 intake, is advisable.
The property’s high Google rating (4.8) and relatively low number of reviews (6) may signal a smaller or newer operation — booking early could secure the preferred room type. The host is described as responsive and helpful.
FAQ
What is the minimum lease term?
The minimum lease is 13 weeks. This makes the property suitable for a single semester or a short‑term contract.
Are utilities included in the rent?
Yes. The listing tag “bills_included” confirms that water, electricity, gas, and internet are covered in the weekly price. The platform’s rating dimension for internet is 4.6 out of 5, suggesting a reliable connection.
How far is the property from the nearest train station?
Residents report it is a three‑minute walk to Petersham Station. The Parramatta Highway — with additional bus routes — is about a ten‑minute walk away.
Sources & data date
All pricing, ratings, and resident quotes are sourced from the property listing as of July 2026. Ratings may change over time. Prices are indicative — confirm with the operator.
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