Unilodge on Lonsdale
35-41 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 69 m tall · #197 in Melbourne
- 22 floors
- 268 homes
- 226 student apartments
- 1 businesses
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | — | Unit median $545,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
| Rent a student room | — | — | student.com ↗amberstudent.com ↗ |
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23 years standing
- 2003Completed
- TodayStill standing
3 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Unilodge on Lonsdale
Unilodge on Lonsdale is an apartment building of 22 floors above ground, with about 268 homes and a roof height of 69 metres. It was completed in 2003.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2003 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 69 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#197 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 22 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 643 m²
- Homes
- 268 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Student apartments
- 226
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS514600 · 274 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 3
Score cards
Parliament Station 2 min walk · 12 tram stops within 400 m
104 cafés, 3 grocers, 6 medical within 250 m
118 street trees within 150 m · park 104 m away
5,835 people pass daily nearby · 60 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 Lonsdale.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 188 m
Train station3 min · 231 m
Tram stop2 min · 160 m
Tram stop3 min · 201 m
Tram stop3 min · 246 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).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $560/wk | +1.8% | 6,274 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $735/wk | +2.1% | 6,605 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1050/wk | -4.5% | 737 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Businesses in Unilodge on Lonsdale
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Lonsdale IGA Express
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Unilodge on Lonsdale: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO62Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO62-B6Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking 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
- PS514600
- Lots on the plan
- 274
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 3
- Estimated cost of works
- About $2.4m
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 Lonsdale in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Unilodge on Lonsdale residential or commercial?
Unilodge on Lonsdale mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Unilodge on Lonsdale built?
Unilodge on Lonsdale was completed in 2003.
How many floors does Unilodge on Lonsdale have?
Unilodge on Lonsdale has 22 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Unilodge on Lonsdale?
Unilodge on Lonsdale has 268 homes. The national address file lists 306 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Unilodge on Lonsdale have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 226 student apartments at Unilodge on Lonsdale.
What do apartments cost near Unilodge on Lonsdale?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in Unilodge on Lonsdale?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Unilodge on Lonsdale, including Lonsdale IGA Express.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Unilodge on Lonsdale?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 35-41 Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Unilodge on Lonsdale?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Unilodge on Lonsdale?
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 Lonsdale?
About 69 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 197 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Unilodge on Lonsdale?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Albert St/Nicholson St #10, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Unilodge on Lonsdale?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Unilodge on Lonsdale have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS514600 has 274 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Unilodge on Lonsdale recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 3 building permits for Unilodge on Lonsdale since 1998. The most recent was in January 2012.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unilodge on Lonsdale | Mixed use | — | 22 | 2003 |
| Oaks on Lonsdale | Hotel | 23 m | 30 | 2006 |
| The Urban Workshop | Commercial | 94 m | 34 | 2006 |
| 222 Exhibition Street | Commercial | 88 m | 30 | 1988 |
| Casselden | Commercial | 97 m | 41 | 1992 |
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), Development Activity Monitor (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.