Lakemba is notoriously cheaper than Sydney CBD or Eastern Suburbs, and that pull has made it a particularly hot destination for students, migrants and young families. It is 15km from the city centre.
Housing & Rent (Weekly)
Rent is usually quoted as a weekly amount in Australia.
• Studio or 1-Bdr: $200- $350 per week.
• 2-Bedroom Apartment: $450 to $600 a week.
• 3-Bedroom House: $750 – $750or more per week.
• Shared Room (Flatshare): $150 – $240 a week.
Utilities & Connectivity (Monthly)
• Electricity & Gas: $100 – $150 (if you have heating/cooling on).
• Internet (Unlimited/ NBN): $69 -$90
• Cellphone Plan: $25– $50.
Food & Groceries
Renowned for its Haldon Street, Lakemba is home to some extremely cheap halal meat, fresh produce and ethnic groceries.
• Dinner for One: Basic, $18 – $25.
• Cheap Takeaway (Lebanese/South Asian): $12-18.
• Groceries Per week (Single Person): $ 60– $100
• Coffee (depending on the kind – Latte / Cappuccino): $5.00 – $6.00.
Transport
Its southern edge abuts the Bankstown railway line (T3) and it has its own railway station on the Bankstown Line.
• Public Transport (Opal Card): You can expect to spend $40 – $60 per week to travel into the city.
• Fuel (Petrol): $1.80 – $2.20 a liter.