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The University Of Sydney, NSW Family Guide

Kids' activities, schools, parks and events in and around The University Of Sydney · updated 3 Oct

This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around The University Of Sydney: 133 kids' activities within 5 km and parks and playgrounds.

Family Snapshot

Sports
Martial arts, Tennis, Other sports, Gymnastics & cheer, Soccer + 3 more
Kids' activities
Tutoring & STEM, Arts & dance, Kids' activities & play, Yoga & wellbeing, Music
Schools
48 within 3 km
Parks & places
33 verified playgrounds · 16 libraries · 3 public pools
Explore nearby
Waterloo, Redfern, and Chippendale

What can families do in The University Of Sydney?

Martial arts18 within 5 kmTennis18 within 5 kmOther sports12 within 5 kmGymnastics & cheer11 within 5 kmSoccer11 within 5 kmSwimming10 within 5 kmFootball (AFL)9 within 5 kmAthletics3 within 5 kmTutoring & STEM32 within 5 kmArts & dance26 within 5 kmKids' activities & play18 within 5 kmYoga & wellbeing11 within 5 kmMusic6 within 5 km

Sports & local clubs around The University Of Sydney

Martial arts around The University Of Sydney

18 listed within 5 km of The University Of Sydney

Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Chippendale

Jiujitsu
PlaygroundParking

0.8 km from central The University Of Sydney

Kiks Taekwondo

Redfern

Taekwondo
Parking

1.3 km from central The University Of Sydney

Sydney University Taekwondo Club

Camperdown

Taekwondo
Parking

1.7 km from central The University Of Sydney

Not finding it in The University Of Sydney? Listed in Redfern (1 · 0.8 km), Chippendale (1 · 0.9 km), Zetland (1 · 1.9 km)

See all 18 within 5 km

Tennis around The University Of Sydney

18 listed within 5 km of The University Of Sydney

In Deep Tennis and Fitness

Chippendale

Tennis
PlaygroundParkingBBQ facilitiesPicnic tables

0.5 km from central The University Of Sydney

St James Park Tennis Courts

Glebe

Tennis
PlaygroundToiletsSports courts / fields

1.6 km from central The University Of Sydney

Fox Sports

Pyrmont

Tennis
ParkingSports courts / fields

2.2 km from central The University Of Sydney

Not finding it in The University Of Sydney? Listed in Chippendale (1 · 0.9 km), Glebe (1 · 1.3 km), Pyrmont (1 · 2.6 km)

See all 18 within 5 km

Other sports around The University Of Sydney

12 listed within 5 km of The University Of Sydney

NOMAD Bouldering Gym

Camperdown

AbseilingPotteryYoga

1.7 km from central The University Of Sydney

Blackwattle Bay Dragon Boat Club

Annandale

Dragon Boat

2.4 km from central The University Of Sydney

Glebe Hockey Club

Annandale

HockeyMental Health

2.4 km from central The University Of Sydney

Not finding it in The University Of Sydney? Listed in Queen Victoria Building (1 · 2.6 km), Camperdown (1 · 1.6 km), Rushcutters Bay (1 · 3.6 km)

See all 12 within 5 km

Gymnastics & cheer around The University Of Sydney

11 listed within 5 km of The University Of Sydney

Eastern Gymnastics Academy

Waterloo

Gymnastics
PlaygroundParkingSports courts / fields

1.4 km from central The University Of Sydney

Sydney Pole

Camperdown

Dancing SchoolMental HealthCircus

1.7 km from central The University Of Sydney

The Movement Academy

The Movement Academy

Alexandria

AcrobaticsCircus
Parking

1.6 km from central The University Of Sydney

Not finding it in The University Of Sydney? Listed in Waterloo (1 · 0.7 km), Zetland (1 · 1.9 km), Beaconsfield (1 · 2.3 km)

See all 11 within 5 km

More sports

More things to do around The University Of Sydney

Tutoring & STEM around The University Of Sydney

32 listed within 5 km of The University Of Sydney

EF International Language Campus

Broadway

Language LearningAdventure & Camping
Playground

1 km from central The University Of Sydney

Confidence 121

Erskineville

TutoringMathsPhotography

1.2 km from central The University Of Sydney

IQY Technical College

Ultimo

Tutoring

1.2 km from central The University Of Sydney

Not finding it in The University Of Sydney? Listed in Broadway (1 · 1 km), Erskineville (1 · 1.2 km), Ultimo (2 · 1.2 km)

See all 32 within 5 km

Arts & dance around The University Of Sydney

26 listed within 5 km of The University Of Sydney · 1 in The University Of Sydney

Danceworks Sydney

The University Of Sydney

Dancing SchoolDrama
Playground

In The University Of Sydney

PACT Centre for Emerging Artists

Erskineville

Art CentreDramaDancing School

1.2 km from central The University Of Sydney

Start Beyond

Haymarket

TutoringFirst AidSTEM

1.7 km from central The University Of Sydney

All arts & dance in The University Of Sydney (1) →
See all 26 within 5 km

Activities by age around The University Of Sydney

Ages as the provider or event states them.

Babies & preschoolers

Primary school kids

Older kids

Schools in and near The University Of Sydney

Levels as each school is registered; distances are straight-line from central The University Of Sydney.

Government school zones covering central The University Of Sydney:

Darlington PSAlexandria Park CS

Parks, playgrounds & community places

Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.

Playgrounds (verified features)

Libraries

Public pools

Sports grounds

  • University of Sydney - Cadigal Green · Darlington · 0.3 km Toilets Parking BBQ facilities Picnic tables
  • Victoria Park · Camperdown · 0.4 km Toilets Parking BBQ facilities Picnic tables
  • St Paul's Oval · Camperdown · 0.4 km Sports courts / fields Toilets Parking Picnic tables
  • Perry Park · Alexandria · 1.9 km Sports courts / fields Parking

Parks

How The University Of Sydney compares with nearby suburbs

  • The University Of Sydney

    Arts & dance 1

    0 schools · 0 parks

  • Waterloo0.7 km · same council

    Gymnastics & cheer 1

    3 schools · 3 parks

  • Redfern0.8 km · same council

    Martial arts 1

    1 school · 0 parks

  • Chippendale0.9 km · same council

    Martial arts 1, Tennis 1

    1 school · 0 parks

  • Broadway1 km · same council

    Kids' activities & play 1, Tutoring & STEM 1

    0 schools · 0 parks

  • Erskineville1.2 km · same council

    Arts & dance 2, Tutoring & STEM 1, Music 1, Swimming 1

    2 schools · 0 parks

Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.

Explore nearby family guides

Waterloo family guide · 0.7 kmRedfern family guide · 0.8 kmChippendale family guide · 0.9 kmBroadway family guide · 1 kmErskineville family guide · 1.2 kmUltimo family guide · 1.2 kmGlebe family guide · 1.3 kmSurry Hills family guide · 1.8 kmZetland family guide · 1.9 kmBeaconsfield family guide · 2.3 kmQueen Victoria Building family guide · 2.6 km

The University Of Sydney within City of Sydney

1 of the council area’s 68 activity providers · 16th of 24 suburbs by number of providers

City of Sydney guide

Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 3 Oct 2026.

Recorded offences in The University Of Sydney

SuburbRecorded offences (12 months)
Alexandria846
Annandale513
Balmain873
Beaconsfield25
Birchgrove84
Bondi Junction1,839
Broadway39
Camperdown1,067
Centennial Park169
Chippendale781
Daceyville213
Darling Point124

Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source

Kids activities across City of Sydney

68 kids activities listed
on AroundSchools, in City of Sydney
Sports44Academic17Creative Arts16Entertainment8Health5Music1

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