20 Sydney suburbs where you can still find a room for under $250

It’s absolutely no secret that living in Sydney is insanely expensive, and it’s not getting any cheaper.

Even small mercies such as free Opal trips or a coffee under $5, are all but gone— along with your hard-earned money.

The ridiculous cost of living is most evident, however, when it comes to housing. Whether you share, rent or own a place, you’ll know all too well that property bargains in the Harbour City are rarer than unicorn poop.

Recent data analysis by Flatmates.com.au found that just 38% of rooms listed in Sydney during the third quarter of 2016 were valued below $250 per week, compared to Melbourne where it was 79%.

So to help you find a cheaper place sooner, we’ve further analysed the 38% to find the suburbs that had the most listings under $250. These 20 suburbs accounted for over a third of all sub $250 rooms during Q3, so your chances of a bargain* are pretty good.

^{*Only considered a bargain for those in Sydney.}

Suburbs with the most listings under $250.

Click suburb to view current listings.