Ume Redfern

What you should know about Ume Redfern

UME is a furnished co-living product operating across central Sydney neighbourhoods, positioned as an all-inclusive, subscription-style alternative to traditional leases. The offering targets short- and medium-term residents — travellers, workers and students — with fully furnished studio rooms designed to simplify moving and living in the city by bundling typical setup and running costs into a single monthly payment. Accommodation and locations UME’s inventory is studio-based, located in inner-city areas that include Darlinghurst, Redfern (24–26 Pitt Street), Haymarket, Hyde Park and West Ryde, with multiple named “Village” studio addresses in Darlinghurst and Redfern. Each property is presented as centrally sited and close to public transport. Services and inclusions The core value proposition is convenience: utilities (power, water, gas) and high-speed WiFi are included in the membership fee, along with furniture, appliances and kitchen supplies. Communal areas are curated to support social living and include a community kitchen, dining room, gaming room and a coworking room. UME also provides access to +U Work Collective, a designated coworking facility in an office building. Community and operations Each UME community is supported by a dedicated Community Host who organises social programming (examples listed include community dinners, yoga, movie nights, trivia and occasional workshops) and acts as an on-site contact for residents. Operationally, UME handles communal housekeeping, daily garbage removal and mail collection at the front door. Fresh linen is available for purchase and an on-site laundry is provided; laundry and some linen services incur a small additional fee. Membership model and fees UME uses a membership/subscription model rather than a traditional lease. Applicants must pay a non‑refundable $50 membership application fee at the time of application to be considered. The provider specifies that residents transferring or extending within UME properties are not required to pay another application fee. Brand and management UME is associated with UKO Group Services Pty Ltd, which is presented as the flagship rental brand operating community-centric co-living studios and full-sized residential apartments across Sydney. Contact details and a central office address are listed for UKO/UME. Resident feedback A brief testimonial excerpt highlights “great location and friendly vibe” and ease of transport into the CBD, indicating some resident-reported positive experience with location and community atmosphere. This summary reflects the information presented on UME’s public pages and terms, as relayed on the site.