The landscaped entry courtyard at The Herring in the early evening, with brick façades, seating and mature trees.
Student accommodation

The Herring,
Macquarie Park

169–171 Herring Road Opposite Macquarie University Opening 2027
01 — The building

A short walk from the lecture theatre, and nothing like a dorm.

The Herring sits directly across Herring Road from Macquarie University, two minutes from Macquarie University Metro station and four from Macquarie Centre. For most residents, the commute is a set of traffic lights.

Inside, the building is organised around the shared rooms rather than the corridors: a café at ground level, a library and study floors that stay open through exams, a media room, a games area, and a rooftop terrace that catches the afternoon sun. Rooms are private and quiet. Everything else is designed to be used.

It is operated by Hommy — our own staff at reception, our own maintenance team, and the Hommy resident app for access, bookings and requests.

Address
169–171 Herring Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Use
Purpose-built student accommodation
Tenure
Build-to-rent — held and operated, not sold
Status
In delivery, opening 2027
Nearest campus
Macquarie University — 5 minutes on foot
Nearest station
Macquarie University Metro — 2 minutes on foot
Operator
Hommy Pty Ltd
02 — Shared spaces

The rooms you don't pay extra for.

Shared space only works if it is somewhere you actually want to be. These rooms are built and staffed to that standard.

Also in the building
  • Library
  • Dedicated study areas
  • Communal kitchen
  • Onsite laundry
  • Outdoor terrace
  • Garden areas
  • Bike storage
  • Car parking
  • Resident car share
03 — How it runs

Included, not itemised.

Services that come with the room rather than appearing as line items later.

  • Unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Keyless entry
  • Smart room controls
  • Secure building access
  • Secure mail & parcel delivery
  • Bookable communal areas
  • Dedicated exam support
  • Hommy resident app
  • Onsite maintenance
  • Reception with concierge
04 — Location

Macquarie Park, on foot.

Campus, Metro, a shopping centre and a hospital, all inside a ten-minute walk.

Map of Macquarie Park showing The Herring marked between Macquarie University and Macquarie Centre.

Transport

Macquarie University Metro2 min walk
Bus stop — Chatswood bound2 min walk
Bus stop — City bound2 min walk

Education

Macquarie University5 min walk
UTS24 min Metro
TAFE NSW — Ryde25 min bus

Everyday

Macquarie Centre4 min walk
Event Cinemas4 min walk
Macquarie Ice Rink4 min walk

Health & wellness

Fitness First6 min walk
Myhealth Medical Centre8 min walk
Macquarie University Hospital9 min walk
Rooms

Leasing opens ahead of 2027.

Room types, pricing and applications for The Herring are handled by Freecity. Register your interest there and they will be in touch as rooms are released.