The Elms is located in Newtown 4km from Sydney CBD and 6km from Sydney Airport. The Elms has access to excellent public transport providing easy access to Sydney's CBD and Circular Quay with plenty of varied dining on Newtown's famous Restaurant Mile.

The bus at City Road is a 5-minute walk and the apartment is served by Macdonaldtown Rail – 2 stops from Central Station. Victoria Park offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and the grounds of Sydney University cater for walkers and joggers.