The Lofts at Melbourne Connect
Opening for Semester 1, 2022.
Our newest graduate accommodation will offer you an affordable and sustainable home, located in Melbourne Connect. Melbourne Connect will be a collaboration precinct, designed to bring together highest calibre industry, researchers, entrepreneurs, and thinkers.
Your new home offers:
- 527 beds
- a central location metres from our Parkville campus and in the centre of the Melbourne Innovation District
- close proximity to the popular food and shopping district of Lygon Street
- access to support services, including an alumni career skills and employability program
- a place to stay for visiting academics and fellows.
The Lofts at Melbourne Connect
Interested in finding out more about our newest postgraduate residence? Our recent webinar offers a deep dive into The Lofts at Melbourne Connect.
2022 fees for University Accommodation
Prices for some room types have been reduced for 2022 to reflect the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students.
Accommodation features
- Staffed reception with mailroom service
- Gym
- Onsite childcare facility and retail outlets
- Top floor cinema and sky lounge
- Dedicated study and meeting spaces
- Large multipurpose common room
- Library and shared study spaces
- Multimedia room
- Rooftop garden, BBQ and outdoor screen
- Communal kitchen and dining spaces
- Communal terraces
- Bicycle parking
- Shared laundry facilities
- Large pergola balcony
- Games room
- Group meeting and study rooms
- WIFI access included.
| Room types1 | Weekly rate3 2022 |
|---|---|
| Twin studio2 | $350 |
| 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | $390 |
| 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom (Balcony) | $395 |
| 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom (Private Balcony) | $400 |
| 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $415 |
| 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Private Balcony) | $420 |
| 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | $440 |
| 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom (Private Balcony) | $445 |
| 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom | $460 |
| Studio2 | $500 |
| 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $555 |
| 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Private Balcony) | $560 |
1Studio and 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom apartments at The Lofts at Melbourne Connect can be occupied by two people. However, a double occupancy charge of $50 per week will apply. For example, if you're interested in sharing a Studio apartment with another person, the weekly price would be $550.
2 Studio refers to a room that includes a kitchenette and bathroom
3 Weekly rates are available for 6 and 12-month leases. All rates, other than double occupancy rooms, are in $AUD, per person, per week. Double occupancy rooms are in $AUD, per room, per week. Rate is inclusive of utilities, including WIFI.
| Destination | Address | Distance | Walk | Cycle | Public Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Melbourne | Stop 1 (Parkville) | 300m | 4min | 1min | N/A |
| The University of Melbourne (Southbank campus) | Stop 1 (Southbank) | 3.1km | 39min | 13min | 24min |
| The University of Melbourne Sports Centre | Tin Alley, The University of Melbourne | 700m | 8min | 3min | N/A |
| Closest University library | Giblin Eunson Library | 800m | 9min | 3min | N/A |
| Closest supermarket | Woolworths, Lygon St | 400m | 5min | 2min | N/A |
| Closest bank | Bendigo Bank | 300m | 4min | 2min | N/A |
| Closest ATM | Commonwealth Bank ATM | 300m | 4min | 2min | N/A |
| Melbourne city | Melbourne Central Station | 1.6km | 20min | 6min | 14min |
All inclusive room rate
The rate includes utilities (water, electricity, gas etc), Wi-Fi, and a wellbeing and residential life program.
Graduate community
Live with other students in a contemporary home designed exclusively for graduates. Features include access to an open-air, green public space.
Environmentally friendly
Initiatives include electric vehicle charging and rooftop solar panels. The residence is designed to achieve a 5 star NABERS (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) Energy Rating. It is also targeting a 6 star Green Star Design and As Built (World Excellence) Rating.