Value for money comparison 2026

It’s all the little things that make Dunmore Lang College so impressive and the perfect transition for a student moving to Sydney for tertiary study at Macquarie University. 

Where else could you find somewhere that:

  • provides three meals a day (and you don’t have to think about shopping, meal preparation and cooking, or cleaning up afterwards);
  • supplies late night toasties, pancakes, and 24/7 access to hot drinks and snacks;
  • washes and dries your sheets for you every week; and
  • provides the flexibility of not paying for a room during semester breaks if you choose not to stay?

Read more below about the added inclusions that make Dunmore Lang College the most holistic and cost-effective option for Macquarie University students.

Dunmore Lang College

Robert Menzies College

Morling Residential College

Macquarie University Village

Macquarie Central Courtyard

Iglu Chatswood

EPIISOD

Private Accommodation

Accommodation cost

 

Room type

 Standard room, shared bathrooms

Standard room, shared bathrooms

Studio B room, with private bathroom

5-bedroom apartment with private bathroom

6-bedroom apartment, shared bathrooms

6-bedroom apartment with private bathroom

5-bedroom apartment w ensuite

 

Studio apartment

(A) Cost per week

$614

$614

$460

$362

$415

$585

$599

$500

(B) Contract

length

37 weeks

Students can choose to stay longer

 

38 weeks

 

42 weeks

 

48 weeks

 

48 weeks

44 weeks

                     48 weeks

 

52 weeks

(A) x (B) =

$22,718

$23,332

$19,320

$17,376

$19,920

$25,740

$28,752

$26,000

Refundable Security deposit

$990

$1,000

$1,200

$1,448

$1,660

$2,340

$2,396

$2,000

Student Association fee

$350

$190

$300

Food

 

$0

 

$0

$171

per week

1 x weekly meal included

 

$180 per week

 

$180 per week

$137 per week

Free weekday breakfast

                                          $180 per week

 

 

$180 per week

 Additional considerations

 

N/A

 

N/A

$250 cleaning fee.

Time needed to shop, prepare, cook and clean

$373.90 in additional fees e.g. cleaning & registration.

Time needed to shop, prepare, cook and clean

Annua cleaning fee (not specified). Time needed to shop, prepare, cook and clean

Time needed to shop, prepare, cook and clean

Time needed to shop, prepare, cook and clean

Time needed to shop, prepare, cook and clean

Total cost

$24,058

$24,522

$28,252

$27,837.90

$30,220

$34,108

$39,788

$37,360

Before deciding on your accommodation, please consider additional fees such as:

  • application fees
  • room cleaning fees
  • public transport costs if living off campus
  • cost of utilities e.g. electricity, gas and internet, if opting for private accommodation.

Another consideration is the time needed to shop and prepare if cooking own meals and time allocated to household cleaning.

Any additional charges have not been tabled above.

Dunmore Lang College fees also include:

Integrated wellbeing and support 

Strong, safe, supportive student community

Experienced senior staff living on site

Fully trained Resident Advisers (RA) on every floor and available after-hours/weekends

Community Supervisor available overnight during the week

Access to in-house Psychologist

Access to the Macquarie University Gym and Aquatic Centre

Academic Support

Large number of study rooms and spaces

Study and assignment planning assistance

Individual and group tutoring

First year study hall programme

Dedicated recharge/quiet space

Personal study bedroom that includes

King single bed (double bed in ensuite rooms)

Sink and vanity unit

Study desk with chair, storage, shelving and pinboard

Wardrobe and storage

Option to select a room with shared or private ensuite

Macquarie University high-speed Wi-Fi

On-Campus and Close to Local Services

Located on the Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus

400m to the Metro station and local bus services

450m to Macquarie Shopping Centre

750m to Macquarie University Central Courtyard

Secure college campus

Activities and Events

Social events throughout the year

Inter-college and social sports

Art, craft, and self-care activities

Cultural activities

Formal College events to celebrate students’ successes

Leadership and Career Transition Programmes

Leadership certificate programme

Extensive leadership opportunities for all students

Senior student programme

Career transition and work-ready skills’ seminars

Networking events

Communal Spaces

Common room with games, TV, pool table, and table tennis

Music room including pianos

Gaming space

Kitchenettes available for use 24/7

Multiple laundries onsite

Scholarships and Bursaries

Over $600k in student scholarships available

For further information on above figures:

Cost of private accommodation 

NSW average grocery bills 

NSW transport 

NSW average electricity bills