Is there co-living in Sydney for digital nomads?
Co-living properties listed
8
Updated October 2026 · Sources cited: uko.com.au, zuuliving.com.au
- Monthly price range
- A$800–A$2,960
- Coworking on site
- 2 of 8
Scene Summary
Sydney's co-living market is mature and rapidly expanding. UKO, founded in 2018, is Australia's market leader with 1,600+ apartments across 46+ blocks in Sydney and Melbourne, offering design-forward communities at mid-market pricing. Other active operators include Zuu Living (design-focused, primarily Surry Hills), Living High (budget-focused, inner-city locations), SuiteCo (Wolli Creek), Gregory's Guest House (multi-location), Bungalow Co, and Long Stays. The sector benefits from NSW government policy support, including FSR bonuses for affordable housing components. Most operators require minimum stays of one month, with flexible terms typical. Co-living properties are concentrated in inner-west and inner-city suburbs including Newtown, Stanmore, Surry Hills, Annandale, Erskineville, and Ashfield.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Most Sydney co-living operators require minimum stays of one month, with flexible contract renewal. A non-refundable membership fee (typically AUD 100 with UKO) is common upon application approval.
- Inner-west suburbs like Newtown, Stanmore, and Erskineville cluster the largest concentration of co-living inventory and attract digital nomads and young professionals. These locations offer walkable access to cafes, bars, and creative venues.
- All-inclusive pricing is standard across Sydney co-living: utilities, WiFi, and basic furnishings are included in quoted weekly or monthly rates. Deposits typically equal 2–3 weeks' rent.
- Surry Hills and inner-city locations command higher weekly rates (often AUD 740+ per week) compared to inner-west suburbs (AUD 530–700+ per week). Budget options exist in Newtown, Marrickville, and Erskineville from AUD 230–420 per week.
- Sydney co-living operates under NSW Housing SEPP regulations requiring minimum three-month tenancies for co-living and boarding houses. Private room options within shared homes (distinct from dormitory-style hostel beds) are a distinct co-living tier.
Properties
UKO Newtown
- Type
- Co-living
- Includes
- Fully furnished, utilities, high-speed WiFi, weekly professional cleaning of shared areas
- Source
- https://www.uko.com.au/
- Neighborhood
- Newtown
UKO Stanmore
- Type
- Co-living
- Includes
- Fully furnished, utilities, high-speed WiFi, weekly professional cleaning of shared areas
- Source
- https://www.uko.com.au/
- Neighborhood
- Stanmore
UKO Alexandria
- Type
- Co-living
- Includes
- Fully furnished, utilities, high-speed WiFi
- Source
- https://www.uko.com.au/
- Neighborhood
- Alexandria
Zuu Surry Hills
- Type
- Co-living
- Includes
- Electricity, water, unlimited high-speed internet, furnished, washing machine and dryer combo in apartment, access to rooftop co-working zone and ground-level cafe, maintenance, security controlled access
- Neighborhood
- Surry Hills
- Coworking On Site
- Yes
Living High Co-Living
- Type
- Co-living
- Includes
- Fully furnished, utilities (electricity, water), high-speed WiFi, weekly professional cleaning of shared areas
- Neighborhood
- Inner-city locations (Newtown, Erskineville, Marrickville, Bronte)
SuiteCo Wolli Creek
- Type
- Hybrid: co-living inside serviced apartments
- Includes
- All-inclusive bills and utilities, flexible leases, free 1000 Mbps WiFi, work spaces
- Neighborhood
- Wolli Creek
- Coworking On Site
- Yes
Gregory's Guest House
- Type
- Co-living
- Includes
- Fully furnished, all-inclusive rent (bills, WiFi, furniture), on-site manager, flexible terms
- Neighborhood
- Multiple (Newtown, Erskineville, Marrickville, Bronte)
Bungalow Co
- Type
- Co-living
- Includes
- All-inclusive, fully furnished, utilities, WiFi
- Neighborhood
- Sydney (locations not fully specified on website)
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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.