Journal Central, Melbourne

Journal Central is an excellent student accommodation in Melbourne that offers shared rooms, en-suite rooms, and studios, along with spacious social spaces, landscaped gardens, fitness facilities, and a rich activity program, providing an extraordinary living experience. At the same time, its prime location near prestigious educational institutions, like the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus (5 to 10-minute walk), RMIT University City Campus (10 to 15-minute walk), and Monash University Parkville Campus, etc., dining options, shopping centres, and convenient public transportation options ensure a vibrant and accessible lifestyle for students and residents.

Features & Living Experience

Journal Central, a student accommodation built in 2019 with 328 beds, offers shared rooms, en-suite rooms, and studios, providing residents with various options. With its spacious social spaces, including a library, cinema and games rooms, beautiful landscaped gardens and terraces, Journal Central goes beyond ordinary student accommodations, creating an extraordinary living experience. At the same time, the security of residents is ensured with 24/7 CCTV. Additionally, residents can enjoy fitness and recreational facilities like a gym, basketball court, table tennis, and pool table. Moreover, the apartment has a rich activity program designed for international students. The plan includes activities and courses related to life, learning, culture, employment, etc., to help enrich students' lives and growth.

Location and What's Hot?

The Journal Central is nestled at 502 Swanston Street. This prime location offers the convenience of several prestigious educational institutions within a short walking distance, including the University of Melbourne Parkville Campus (5 to 10-minute walk), RMIT University City Campus (10 to 15-minute walk), and Monash University Parkville Campus (10 to 15-minute walk), making it an ideal choice for students seeking a vibrant and accessible living experience. Near Journal Central, there is an array of dining options, including the famous Lygon Street's "Little Italy," the diverse Errol Street Dining Precinct, and the Asian cuisine along Flemington Road, are just a few minutes walk away, while shopping centres like Melbourne Central, QV Melbourne, and the iconic Queen Victoria Market, offering a wide range of retail stores, eateries, and fresh produce, are within a 10 to 20-minute walk, providing residents with a bustling and fulfilling lifestyle.

Student Travel Melbourne

Discover convenient public transportation options near Journal Central, including nearby tram stops like the Lincoln Square Tram Stop (Stop 4) and Melbourne University Tram Stop (Stop 1) on Swanston Street, accessible bus stops along Swanston Street and nearby streets, as well as easy access to Melbourne's train network by taking a tram or bus to nearby train stations like Melbourne Central Railway Station, providing students and residents with efficient ways to explore the city and its suburbs.