Sydney Kensington
Welcome to 4-18 Doncaster Ave, NSW 2033
Find yourself at home within the bustling city and serene nature at The Switch Kensington. Discover lifestyle-led student living, with the city, university, Centennial Park and beaches right on your doorstep.
Find your home away from home
Discover a range of rooms, prices and living experiences at Kensington. Free Laundry included in rent. Free onsite parking also available for a limited time only!
Live amongst friends in a shared apartment with shared kitchen and bathrooms
Free health & safety support via Sonder
Limited Free Onsite Parking
Self contained studio apartment with ensuite bathroom and kitchenette
Free health & safety support via Sonder
Limited Free Onsite Parking
What our residents think
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Sydney
Take a walk through Kensington
Situated just minutes from public transport, within the bustling eastern suburbs – you are perfectly placed to explore. Spend your mornings drinking coffee in Centennial park, enjoy afternoons with friends on Bondi beach and weekends shopping at Pitt street mall. The site of The Switch Kensington has a long history with many stories to tell. From its time as a site for stone tool production to its close relationship with the horse racing industry, it has been an important place in the landscape for thousands of years. READ MORE.
Sydney
Navigating your new home
The Switch is located right in the heart of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, just minutes from wherever you need to be.
The Switch Kensington
Located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney next to Randwick Racecourse and Centennial Park, not to mention public transport right outside your door.
Sydney Universities
Grab your coffee to go and enjoy an effortless uni commute to The University of New South Wales, just an 8-minute light rail ride or a leisurely 17-minute walk away.
Train Station
Get anywhere and fast with plenty of public transport options, from trains to buses within walking distance.
Parks & Recreation
Enjoy mornings sipping coffee at Cafe Jack’s followed by evening walks through Kensington Park. As well as weekends spent at the Royal Randwick Racecourse. All within a 5-10 minute walk.
Shopping
Enjoy convenience at its best with a quick 3-minute walk to Kensignton Supermarket and Peters of Kensington.
Everything packed neatly into one bill
So you can get on with making the most of your new playground, workspace and home from day one. Without having to worry about the wifi password.
- Superfast WiFi
- Concierge
- Pop-up Retail
- Laundry
- Communal Kitchen
- Parcel Lockers
- Bamboo Bikes
- Motorbike Parking
- Underground Car Parking
- Outdoor Courtyard
Meet Hugo
We aim to make each and every member of The Switch community feel comfortable and relaxed, from their very first day. We’ll show you how to get to university, local shops and local hangout spots.
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