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2026 Semester 1 booking
237 Total Units
Highest Floor 35
Built in 2025
The Archive is a luxury apartment in Melbourne, where timeless architecture meets modern living in the heart of Southbank. Living in Archive, you'll experience spacious layout, hotel-style services, and stylish amenities thoughtfully designed for health, work, and socialisation. Located at 205 Normanby Road, The Archive Melbourne places you only 2km from the vibrant CBD and within arm's reach to surrounding dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Moreover, from South Melbourne Market and Crown Entertainment Complex to riverside trails and public transport, this UniLodge apartment let you fully enjoy the prosperity of the region. For students, staying in The Archive, you are 3-min walk to SAE University College Melbourne, 17-minute bus ride to Deakin University Dockland Campus, and 11-minute cycling to the University of Melbourne Southbank Campus, and 14-minute car drive to RMIT University Melbourne City Campus. In addition, it is also a pet-friendly apartment.
Features:
The Archive Melbourne offers studios, 1-bedroom apartments, 1-bedroom + MPR, and 2-bedroom apartments, both furnished and unfurnished available. Each unit features elegant interior finishes, generous natural light, and the smart layouts designed for comfort and flexibility. Upscale communal amenities & shared spaces are also waiting for you to explore. Relax in the rooftop sky lounge and deck with panoramic views, or gather with friends at cinema room, games lounge, private dining rooms and BBQ areas. There are also wellness spaces with gym, sauna, and cold plunge. If you are planning to have a meeting or prepare for exams, co-working spaces and podcast studios are ready for you to enter in. The Archive also boasts a friendly community atmosphere, with plenty of events planned for you via the custom resident app.
Location and What's Hot?
UniLodge The Archive is situated at 205 Normanby Road, South Melbourne, Victoria 3006, just 12-minute car driving to the Melbourne CBD and surrounded by many university campuses. Furthermore, Archive apartment provides a wealth restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, supermarkets, and recreation options for its residents.
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Distance to The Archive Melbourne
Restaurants
KOMEYUI Japanese Restaurant
11-minute walking
Meatworksco
7-minute cycling
Cafes
CIEL Cafe
11-minute walking
Dead Man Espresso
7-minute cycling
Bars
Crane Bar & Lounge
5-minute cycling
Dive Bar
16-minute walking
Shopping Malls
South Melbourne Central
14-minute walking
The Clarendon Centre
5-minute driving
Supermarkets
ALDI
15-minute walking
Coles Local South Melbourne - Normanby Road
5-minute walking
Entertainment Options
National Gallery of Victoria
7-minute driving
Port Melbourne Beach
7-minute driving
Transport:
With the prime location, The Archive South Melbourne is also served by abundant public transportation system. The closest bus top is Montague St/Normanby Rd, just 3-minute walking away. For tram stations, Montague St/Light Rail is 4-minute walking distance and Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail is reachable within 6-minute walk. If you plan to take a train for journey, you need to take a 10-minute bus ride to Southern Cross Train Station. To get to the surrounding universities and colleges, here are commuting ways:
SAE University College Melbourne: 3-minute walking.
Deakin University Dockland Campus: 17-minute bus ride on Route 235 from Montague St/Normanby Rd bus stop.
University of Melbourne Southbank Campus: 11-minute cycling.
RMIT University Melbourne City Campus: 14-minute driving.
University of Melbourne Parkville Campus: 32-minute tram ride from Montague St/Light Rail #126 tram station to Elizabeth St/Collins St, and interchange at Collins St/Elizabeth St #2 to take off at Royal Melbourne Hospital-Parkville Station/Royal Pde station.
Security & Services:
The Archive apartment is also equipped with ample security measures and attentive services to create a safe and sound living environment for residents. Details are listed as follows:
24-hour CCTV Surveillance.
Video Intercommunication.
Elevator Access System.
Controlled Access System.
Fire System.
24-hour Reception Services.
Pest Control Services.
Delivery Alert System.
Package Room.
Rental Car.
Social Events Held by Community.
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