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Unilodge on Lonsdale

35-41 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
69 mheight
22floors
2003completed
268homes
3permits

Development milestones

Completed2003Unilodge on Lonsdale completed: 22 floors

Building team

Building manager
UniLodge

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO62, DDO62-B6, PO1
Strata plan
PS514600 · 274 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 9

Timeline

2024Council census records it as residential apartment, 22 floors
Name recorded: Unilodge on Lonsdale
20182 certificates · about $487k of new works
Largest: Additions & Alterations to Apartments: Entry Foyer and Verandah
2017Council census records it as student accommodation, 22 floors
Name recorded: Unilodge on Lonsdale
20121 building permit · about $2k of new works
Largest: Proposed Alterations to Fire Detection System Tenancy G08
2011Council census records it as student accommodation, 22 floors
Name recorded: College House on Lonsdale
20061 building permit · about $300 of new works
Largest: Upgrade and install code red fire alarm system
2004Council census records it as student accommodation, 22 floors
Name recorded: Global Village Accomodation
2003Unilodge on Lonsdale completed: 22 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2002First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
19981 building permit · about $1.9m of new works
Largest: Conversion of an existing building to a Koori Cultural Centre and an office

Building permits and certificates (5)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

20 July 2018Unit 1507 - Proposed alteration to existing residential apartment$10k
22 June 2018Additions & Alterations to Apartments: Entry Foyer and Verandah$477k
31 Jan 2012Proposed Alterations to Fire Detection System Tenancy G08$2k
01 Dec 2006Upgrade and install code red fire alarm system$300
20 Apr 1998Conversion of an existing building to a Koori Cultural Centre and an office$1.9m

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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