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Over 1.5 million student rooms across the US, UK, Ireland, & Australia
The world's largest student housing provider
Trusted by students in 177+ countries
24x7 personalised support, Lowest price guaranteed, No booking fee, Free cancellation
Safe stays and flexible bookings + cancellations with Unilodgers Pandemic Shield. Read more
Student-certified: on Trustpilot

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Journal Central Melbourne

Private Room/ Studio Flat/ Shared Room

500 Swanston Street, Carlton VIC, Australia Distance From University

About Journal Central Melbourne

Book Journal Central Melbourne student accommodation with world’s largest student housing provider. You can choose from ensuites, studios, shared rooms, and apartments. No booking fee. Best deal guaranteed. Starting at AU$359 per week. When you book Journal Central Melbourne with Unilodgers, you get more than just a room. For starters, you get some incredible exclusive offers worth up to . Plus, and that’s some serious insta-cred. Journal Central Melbourne is the top choice for students from around the world, and houses students from University of Melbourne and RMIT and many more of Melbourne's top universities.

The walkthrough:

Journal Central Melbourne Student Accommodation by JSL is the perfect option for students looking for accommodation near Melbourne University and  near RMIT City Campus. This space is quite the opposite of a woop woop location.

Located on 500 Swanston Street, these accommodations will give you the perfect blend of amazing amenities and location to explore Melbourne’s glorious culture. Say goodbye to huge piles of monthly bills because all utilities are inclusive in your rent!

We Love a Lil’ Extra

Let’s get ready for the magical mystery tour. Along with the mainstream amenities, this Central Melbourne accommodation offers several other unique amenities ensuring that you have a delightful stay.

  • Common Room

  • Study Lounge 

  • Rooftop Area

  • Outdoor Courtyard

  • Bike Storage

  • On-site Events

  • Fitness Center

  • Cafe

Know thy neighbourhood

The Journal Melbourne accommodation is located in one of the most student-friendly and hip neighbourhoods in the City.  Anything you might need on a daily basis will be a stone’s throw away.

  • Aldi Melbourne CBD - 4-minute walk

  • Victoria Market Pharmacy - 7-minute walk

  • St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne - 16-minute walk

  • ME Bank - 10-minute walk

  • Carlton Gardens - 10-minute walk

  • State Library Victoria - 7-minute walk

Wheeling your way around Melbourne

Getting around the city will be as easy as it gets from Journal Central. No matter where you’re headed, the commute will be super quick and easy.

  • Queensbury Street/ Swanston Street Tram Station - 1-minute walk

  • Melbourne Central Station - 7-minute walk

  • Haymarket/ Elizabeth Street Tram Station - 10-minute wal

Living it up at Journal Central

Stuffed with all the uni work? Let’s take a break. The city of Melbourne is known for its nightlife and culture. Along with your academics, if you want to party, hang out in the bar with mates, or go on a coffee date; the restaurants, bars, and cafes near you have got you covered.

  • Pubs and Bars - Queensbury Hotel - 1-minute walk, Rooftop Bar - 0.5 miles, Goldilocks Bar - 0.5 miles 

  • Restaurants - Torrisong - 0.1 miles, Universal Restaurant - 0.3 miles,Jang Gun Carlton - 0.1 miles

  • Cafes - Cafe Crema - 0.1 miles, Little Bang Espresso - 0.2 miles, PoolHouse Coffee - 0.2 miles

Hop on board for unlimited fun and get ready to create beautiful memories. It doesn’t get better than this!, Book Journal Central Melbourne student accommodation today!

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Features

Close to Universities

On-Site Laundry Facilities

Study lounge

Fitness Center

Rooftop Area

Cafe

Outdoor Courtyard

Common Room

Bike Storage

Wifi

Safety

CCTV

Secure Door Entry

Price also includes

Electricity Bill

Gas Bill

Water Bill

Wifi

Shared Room(1 types to choose from)

Twin - Share Studio
1 single bed
Shared Bathroom

Twin - Share  Studio is the shared, self-contained  studio features a comfy double bed, stylish kitchen with modern appliances and shared bathroom.

Price AU$389/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$10,114

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$384/week

Move in

Move out

Total

18 Jul 2022

31 Jan 2023

AU$10,807

Stay 28 weeks

Price AU$359/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$18,668

Stay 52 weeks

Private Room(5 types to choose from)

Three -Bed Ensuite Apartment -View
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Three -Bed Ensuite Apartment -View is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. For a home like feeling, it offers a private bedroom, a private bathroom, a shared kitchen and a living area. It's a feature rich apartment offering all modern amenities for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price AU$489/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$12,714

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$484/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

4 Aug 2022

AU$12,584

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$459/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$23,868

Stay 52 weeks

Price AU$459/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

2 Feb 2023

AU$23,868

Stay 52 weeks

Two-Bed Apartment - View
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Two-Bed Apartment -View is perfect for sharing with a friend, as well as offering privacy with your own bedroom and study space.

Price AU$484/week

Move in

Move out

Total

18 Jul 2022

31 Jan 2023

AU$13,621

Stay 28 weeks

Price AU$479/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$12,454

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$459/week

Move in

Move out

Total

18 Jul 2022

16 Jul 2023

AU$23,802

Stay 52 weeks

Price AU$449/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$23,348

Stay 52 weeks

Three -Bed Ensuite Apartment - Regular
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

The Three -Bed Ensuite Apartment - Regular is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. For a home like feeling, it offers a private bedroom, a private bathroom, a shared kitchen and a living area. It's a feature rich apartment offering all modern amenities for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price AU$479/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$12,454

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$474/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

4 Aug 2022

AU$12,324

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$449/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$23,348

Stay 52 weeks

Price AU$449/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

2 Feb 2023

AU$23,348

Stay 52 weeks

Four -Bed Ensuite Apartment
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

The Four -Bed Ensuite Apartment is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. For a home like feeling, it offers a private bedroom, a private bathroom, a shared kitchen and a living area. It's a feature rich apartment offering all modern amenities for a comfortable stay at the property.

Price AU$469/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$12,194

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$464/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

4 Aug 2022

AU$12,064

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$439/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

2 Feb 2023

AU$22,828

Stay 52 weeks

Price AU$439/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$22,828

Stay 52 weeks

Two-Bed Apartment - Regular
2 double bed
Shared Bathroom

Two-Bed Apartment - Regular is perfect for sharing with a friend, as well as offering privacy with your own bedroom and study space.

Price AU$474/week

Move in

Move out

Total

18 Jul 2022

31 Jan 2023

AU$13,340

Stay 28 weeks

Price AU$469/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$12,194

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$439/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$22,828

Stay 52 weeks

Studio Flat(6 types to choose from)

Large Studio - Corner View
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Large Studio - Corner View gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom. 

Price AU$674/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

4 Aug 2022

AU$17,524

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$649/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Feb 2022

2 Feb 2023

AU$33,748

Stay 52 weeks

Price AU$649/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$33,748

Stay 52 weeks

Large Studio - Regular
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Large Studio - Regular gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom. 

Price AU$589/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

16 Feb 2023

AU$11,443

Stay 19 weeks

Price AU$589/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$15,314

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$559/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

10 Jul 2023

AU$22,360

Stay 40 weeks

Price AU$559/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$29,068

Stay 52 weeks

Medium Studio - View
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Medium Studio - View gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom. 

Price AU$529/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

16 Feb 2023

AU$10,278

Stay 19 weeks

Price AU$529/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$13,754

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$499/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

10 Jul 2023

AU$19,960

Stay 40 weeks

Price AU$499/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$25,948

Stay 52 weeks

Square Studio - View
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Square Studio - View is the private, self-contained  Studio features a comfy double bed, stylish kitchen with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.

Price AU$519/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

16 Feb 2023

AU$10,083

Stay 19 weeks

Price AU$519/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$13,494

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$489/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

10 Jul 2023

AU$19,560

Stay 40 weeks

Price AU$489/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$25,428

Stay 52 weeks

Medium Studio - Regular
1 single bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Medium Studio - Regular gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom. 

Price AU$519/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

16 Feb 2023

AU$10,083

Stay 19 weeks

Price AU$519/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$13,494

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$489/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

10 Jul 2023

AU$19,560

Stay 40 weeks

Price AU$489/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$25,428

Stay 52 weeks

Square Studio -Regular
1 double bed
Ensuite Bathroom

Square Studio -Regular is the private, self-contained  Studio features a comfy double bed, stylish kitchen with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.

Price AU$509/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

16 Feb 2023

AU$9,889

Stay 19 weeks

Price AU$509/week

Move in

Move out

Total

9 Jan 2023

10 Jul 2023

AU$13,234

Stay 26 weeks

Price AU$479/week

Move in

Move out

Total

3 Oct 2022

10 Jul 2023

AU$19,160

Stay 40 weeks

Price AU$479/week

Move in

Move out

Total

2 Feb 2023

1 Feb 2024

AU$24,908

Stay 52 weeks

Payment Info

Deposit:

 A bond amount equal to four weeks' rent before the contract starts is required as a booking deposit, which is refundable at the end of the tenancy/occupancy period.

Rent Payment: 

Pay fortnightly, annually, or biannually.

Fortnightly rent must be paid a minimum of two weeks in advance throughout the lease.

Annual rent must be paid in advance, prior to the lease start date or rent payments will default to the fortnightly cycle.

The biannual option requires you to pay rent in two equal installments. The first installment is due prior to the lease start date and the second installment is due approximately halfway during your lease. If you miss the first installment your rent payments will default to the fortnightly cycle.

Booking Info

Updates To Policy:

COVID Risk-free booking

Journal understands that these are uncertain times so we’ve introduced flexible arrangements for bookings, to give you the peace of mind you need to book now without any risk.

Deferral

For bookings made up until 31 March 2021 which begin in Semester 1 2021, Journal will defer your booking to Semester 2 2021 on the same terms of the original booking including room type and the weekly rent.

To be eligible, you will need to provide Journal with the following before your Semester 1 2021 contract commences:

  • A copy of your deferral of enrolment from your academic institution within 48 hours of receiving such notification

Cancellation
For bookings made up until 31 March 2021 which begin in Semester 1 2021, Journal will provide full cancellation refunds (excluding credit card surcharges and bank transfer fees) in the event your booking needs to be cancelled due to travel or study restrictions or ill health associated with COVID-19.

You will need to provide Journal with at least one of the below upon requesting a cancellation:

-Evidence that your travel is impacted by travel restrictions imposed on your country of departure by the Australian Government.

-A copy of your cancellation of enrolment from your academic institution within 48 hours of receiving such notification.

-A copy of your medical certificate of ill health associated with COVID-19 within 48 hours of receiving such notification.

General Cancellation Requests:

Holding deposits are non-refundable (other than where you qualify for our First-Year Student cancellation policy, as outlined above).

If a cancellation request is received after your tenancy agreement has been accepted (other than where you qualify for our First-Year Student cancellation policy, as outlined above) you will be responsible for rent until a replacement tenant has been found.

No Visa, No Offer, No Worries:

No Visa

If, before or within 14 days of commencement of your tenancy agreement:

  • you are refused a visa to study in Australia by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA); and
  • within 72 hours of receiving a DHA refusal, you provide a written cancellation request enclosing the DHA refusal,

you can cancel your tenancy agreement without penalty and any unused portion of the rent will be refunded.

No University Offer

If, before or within 14 days of commencement of your tenancy agreement:

  • you receive confirmation that you have not been accepted to study at a university in Melbourne; and
  • within 72 hours of receiving a university non-acceptance, you provide a written cancellation request enclosing the university non-acceptance,

you can cancel your tenancy agreement without penalty and any unused portion of the rent will be refunded.

Refund Process:

Journal will process refunds due within 28 days of receipt of a valid cancellation request.

Please note that due to bonds being lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (Victoria), the time taken to receive your bond refund is not determined by Journal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who can live in Journal?

A. Students who are enrolled at an Australian educational institution are eligible to live at Journal.

Q. How old do I need to be?

A. Journal accommodates students under 18 years of age. Journal works closely with institutional partners to assist them with any guardianship responsibilities they provide.

Q. Do you have a community life program?

A. Journal runs an engaging residential life program called Journal Life.

Journal Life is a carefully considered, full program of activities with a focus on health, culture, community, studying and leadership.

Through the Journal Life program, you will be introduced to other students, university life and the city of Melbourne.

Q. Can I choose who I live with?

A. Once you’ve secured a room please email your request to us and we’ll try our best to accommodate it.

Q. Can I live with my partner?

A. We do have limited availability for couples to live together so please contact us to see if there is any availability.

Q. What dates do contracts start?

A. Depending on the lease you select you may have up to three start dates to choose from. Available lease start dates are shown during the application process.

Q. Can I have guests stay overnight?

A. Guests can stay for a limited time. All guests have to be registered with the Journal On-Site Support Team. They will not have their own key access and will need to abide by the Journal House Rules at all times.

Why book Journal Central Melbourne with Unilodgers