UniLodge on Flinders
238-242 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 46 m tall · #346 in Melbourne
- 13 floors
- 251 student apartments
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41 years standing
- 1985Completed
- 1999Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
9 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About UniLodge on Flinders
UniLodge on Flinders is a 13-storey student accommodation building at 238-242 Flinders Street, Melbourne, with 251 homes. Its roof is 46 m high, and the building is covered by a heritage overlay. It was completed around 1985.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🎓 Student accommodation
- Completed
- 1985 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 46 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#346 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 13
- Footprint
- 939 m²
- Student apartments
- 251
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS420871 · 257 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 9
Score cards
Town Hall Railway Station 1 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
108 cafés, 13 grocers, 21 medical within 250 m
38 street trees within 150 m · park 126 m away
11,654 people pass daily nearby · 51 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of UniLodge on Flinders.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 75 m
Train station1 min · 85 m
Tram stop1 min · 48 m
Tram stop2 min · 126 m
Tram stop2 min · 146 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at UniLodge on Flinders: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO70Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO505Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- PS420871
- Lots on the plan
- 257
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 9
- Estimated cost of works
- About $16.1m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about UniLodge on Flinders in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is UniLodge on Flinders residential or commercial?
UniLodge on Flinders is student accommodation. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as student accommodation.
When was UniLodge on Flinders built?
UniLodge on Flinders was completed in 1985.
How many floors does UniLodge on Flinders have?
UniLodge on Flinders has 13 floors above ground.
Does UniLodge on Flinders have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 251 student apartments at UniLodge on Flinders.
Who built UniLodge on Flinders?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is UniLodge on Flinders?
About 46 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 346 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near UniLodge on Flinders?
Town Hall Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for UniLodge on Flinders?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO505).
Does UniLodge on Flinders have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS420871 has 257 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on UniLodge on Flinders recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for UniLodge on Flinders since 1998. The most recent was in September 2019.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniLodge on Flinders | Student accommodation | — | 13 | 1985 |
| Nicholas Building | Commercial | 72 m | 10 | 1926 |
| The Empire Apartments | Mixed use | 71 m | 14 | 2006 |
| Manchester House | Mixed use | 101 m | 8 | 1912 |
| 55 Swanston Street | Commercial | 114 m | 15 | 1974 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.