Coming to Westmead NSW-rentals etc

Dear All
I am coming to work in Westmead hospital next year for a couple of years,
I hope to know:

I note that that most rented places don't provide furniture, does this include things like washing machines, dryers and other home appliances?
Is so how much more does things cost compared say to USA or say Singapore (quite cheap there)

Finally I hope to get a 2 bedroom place near the hospital, any recommendations? I will have no vehicle and will like to be able to walk to the train station.

I will need a bank account with credit card facilitites, any recommendations for a nice bank with a branch nearby and no fees?

Any good places to shop for electronics eg hi fi, (am a hi fi buff) cheap and even furniture etc

Finally any nice Methodist churches or the like around?

Thanks all
Pete