Why don't you look at Advanced Science at Macquarie? UAI 95-98, small (<10/year) and personal. You get research experience from year 1 and the faculty are really cool. USyd and UNSW, you get lost in the crowd.
Have a look at Advanced Science at Macquarie (Chemmistry, Maths or Biology). Very flexible, small (<10/annum) and personal. UAI is about 98 and has lots of research experience, even from first year.
You should look at Advanced Science at Macquarie (UAI ~98). Small group, personalised teaching, research experience from first year and lost of options.