Overview and Location
This property is a room within a five-bedroom apartment on Girraween Street in Kingsgrove, a suburb in the inner south-west of Sydney. The address is Kingsgrove DC NSW 2208, Australia. Kingsgrove sits roughly 15 kilometres from the Sydney central business district and is well served by train and bus connections. The property’s location rating from the internal scoring system is 4.1 out of 5, and the “getting around” dimension also scores 4.1, suggesting residents find the transport links reliable.
The apartment is listed on the Amber platform as a single “room” within a shared flat, but the property also offers studio, ensuite, shared room, and independent house unit types under the same inventory ID. The building is managed by an operator, and there is no Airbnb or private landlord tag — it appears to be a purpose-built student accommodation.
The rating data (out of 5) includes: food 3.5, staff 3.9, social 3.9, accuracy 3.5, cleaning 3.5, internet 3.9, location 4.1, amenities 3.5, community 3.5, condition 3.5, management 3.5, indoor spaces 3.5, getting around 4.1, room experience 3.5, safety security 3.5, value for money 4.1, study environment 3.5, property maintenance 3.5. The overall rating is not separately given, but the average of these 18 dimensions is approximately 3.6. One verified resident review is included (see below).
Who This Residence Suits
This residence is a reasonable option for a student or young professional who prioritises a fixed weekly rental cost that includes utilities. The tag “bills_included” means water, electricity, gas, and internet are covered in the weekly price range of 300–420 Australian dollars. For someone who wants to avoid budgeting separately for variable bills, this is a clear advantage.
The property suits tenants who are comfortable with shared living. With five bedrooms, common areas such as kitchen, living room, and bathrooms are shared. The social and community ratings of 3.9 and 3.5 respectively indicate that the environment is generally conducive to meeting other residents, but not exceptionally lively. If you are looking for a place where you can interact without forced events, this could fit.
The location suits those who commute to either the University of New South Wales (UNSW) or Western Sydney University. Kingsgrove station is on the T8 line, providing direct trains to Central (approx. 20 minutes) and then connections to UNSW via bus or light rail. For Western Sydney University campuses (e.g., Parramatta, Campbelltown), Kingsgrove is less convenient but still reachable via train changes. The rating of 4.1 for “getting around” supports this.
Tenants who value value for money may find this property appealing. The value for money dimension is 4.1, the joint highest score along with location and getting around. The weekly price is above the city’s from-price of 175 AUD (see pricing section), but includes bills, which lifts the perceived value.
Who This Residence Does Not Suit
This property is not available for immediate move-in (tagged “not_available”). Therefore, it does not suit anyone who needs housing within the next few weeks. The listing does not show a specific available-from date, so you would need to contact the operator to check if and when rooms open up.
It does not suit people who need a private bathroom or kitchen. The unit types include “ensuite”, but that likely refers to a different room type within the same building — the specific “room in a 5-bedroom apartment” is a shared room arrangement. The “room experience” rating is 3.5, which is average; residents may find the bedrooms adequate but not spacious.
Those who require a strict, silent study environment may be disappointed — the study environment rating is 3.5. While not terrible, it is not the quietest accommodation. The property is also tagged “Maintenance”, which could indicate that some repairs or upkeep are ongoing. The property maintenance rating is 3.5, so while it is not poor, it is not top-tier either.
Students who want to live very close to campus will find Kingsgrove a compromise. It is a residential suburb, not a university hub. For UNSW, a bus or train+bus commute of about 40 minutes is typical. For Western Sydney University’s main campuses, the commute can be even longer.
What Residents Actually Say
Only one review is available from the Amber platform:
“Never had any major difficulties during my stay” — Verified resident, rating 4.0
This is a brief, neutral endorsement. It indicates that the basic living experience was without serious problems. The absence of complaints about maintenance, internet, or noise suggests the property is functional. However, with only one review, it is difficult to generalise. The rating of 4.0 is slightly above the average of the dimension scores (3.6), so perhaps the reviewer was satisfied overall.
No other reviews are provided, and no external ratings (e.g., Google) are listed.
Price Positioning vs Sydney Market
The city’s from-price is 175 AUD per week. This is the lowest weekly rent for a shared room or studio across the 141 properties listed in Sydney on the platform. The property under review has a range of 300–420 AUD per week. That is roughly 71% to 140% higher than the city’s lowest price. However, the city’s from-price likely represents a very basic room without bills included or in a less central location.
Considering that bills are included, the effective rent net of utilities is probably closer to 260–380 AUD per week (estimating utilities at 40 AUD/week). That is still above the city’s from-price, but reasonable for a property with a 4.1 value-for-money rating.
To compare, many purpose-built student accommodations in Sydney’s inner suburbs (e.g., Chippendale, Ultimo) start around 350–500 AUD per week for a shared room with bills. Kingsgrove is further out, so the price is lower than central options but higher than the absolute cheapest shared housing in outer suburbs.
All prices mentioned are indicative — confirm with the operator.
Room Type Guidance
The property offers multiple unit types under one inventory: studio, ensuite, shared room, independent house. The specific listing is “Room in a 5 Bedroom Apartment”, which is a shared room within a larger unit. If you book this individual room, you will have your own bedroom but share living areas and probably bathroom with up to four other people.
If you prefer more privacy, enquire about the ensuite or studio options in the same building. The studio likely includes a private bathroom and kitchenette. The independent house option might be a separate dwelling.
The price range of 300–420 AUD per week likely applies to the shared room tier. Higher privacy options may cost more.
Booking Timing Considerations
The property is currently listed as “not_available”. This means that no rooms can be booked at the time of writing (2026-07). If you are planning for a move-in in 2026 or 2027, you should check back periodically. Many student accommodations release inventory 6–12 months ahead for the academic year. For a February 2027 start, rooms might become available around mid-2026. For a July 2026 start, it may already be too late.
The minimum lease term is not specified in the data. It is recommended to confirm the lease duration with the operator when the property becomes available.
Given the single review and the “Maintenance” tag, it is advisable to request a viewing or at least a virtual tour before committing. The operator’s contact details would be available on the listing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the weekly rent?
Based on the tag “bills_included”, the weekly rent covers all utilities: electricity, water, gas, and internet. The price range of 300–420 AUD per week should be confirmed with the operator to see exactly which services are included. It is likely that contents insurance and cleaning of common areas are also part of the package, but verify this during enquiry.
Is the property currently available for booking?
No. The listing is tagged “not_available”. There is no available-from date shown. You will need to check directly with the operator for future availability. It may become available again in later release cycles.
How far is it from the University of New South Wales and Western Sydney University?
Kingsgrove is approximately 15 km from UNSW’s Kensington campus. By public transport, take a train from Kingsgrove to Central (about 20 minutes) and then a bus or light rail to UNSW (15–20 minutes), total around 40 minutes to one hour depending on connections. For Western Sydney University, the distance varies by campus. For the Parramatta campus, take a train from Kingsgrove to Granville and then a bus; total travel time is at least 50 minutes. For Campbelltown, the train journey is longer (over an hour). Driving is quicker but parking is limited at both universities.
Sources & Data Date
Data sourced from the Amber platform on 2026-07. Ratings and review are as provided by the platform. Price and availability are indicative — confirm with the operator.
For live availability and to ask specific questions about this residence, use the on-site assistant on the Amber listing page.
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