Key takeaways
- Glebe sits right beside the University of Sydney and a short light rail ride from UTS
- Leafy, friendly and full of cafés, markets and harbour parks, it is a longtime student favourite
- The Glebe light rail, buses and bike routes connect you across the inner city
- At INSULR, a room in the heart of it starts at $350 per week, all bills included
Why students love Glebe
Glebe strikes a rare balance. It is close enough to the University of Sydney to walk to a lecture, yet it feels like a proper neighbourhood rather than a campus car park. Tree lined streets, heritage terraces, weekend markets and a long strip of cafés give it a character the newer student towers simply cannot manufacture.
Getting around
- University of Sydney: about a 20 minute walk, or a short bus or bike ride
- UTS: around 12 minutes on the light rail from the Glebe stop
- Sydney CBD: roughly 15 minutes by light rail
- Everywhere else: frequent buses on Glebe Point Road and easy bike routes
Food, coffee and the weekend
Glebe Point Road is the spine of the suburb, lined with cafés, bars, cheap eats and the much loved Glebe Markets on weekends. The harbour foreshore parks are a short walk away for a run or a break from study, and Broadway and Central are close for bigger shops and trains. It is the kind of place where you rarely need to leave the postcode.
Safety and feel
Glebe is a busy, established inner city suburb with well lit main streets and a steady student and local community. It has the friendly, lived in feel that makes it easy to settle in quickly, especially if you are new to Sydney.
What it costs to live here
Rent in Glebe spans a wide range. The big purpose built towers nearby often start well above $500 per week, while a room at INSULR, all bills included, starts at $350 per week per person for a twin share. For students who want the suburb without the tower price, a boutique home is hard to beat.
Common questions
Is Glebe a good suburb for students?
Yes. Glebe is one of Sydney's classic student suburbs. It sits beside the University of Sydney, a short light rail ride from UTS, and mixes leafy streets, cafés, markets and harbour parks with an easy, friendly feel that suits student life.
Is Glebe safe?
Glebe is a well established, walkable inner city suburb with busy, well lit main streets. As anywhere, it pays to take normal care at night, and at INSULR the building adds security cameras and 24/7 secured access for peace of mind.
How much is rent in Glebe for students?
Rooms vary widely, but purpose built towers nearby often start well above $500 per week. At INSULR, an all inclusive room in a boutique Glebe home starts at $350 per week per person for a twin share.