Located at 100 Franklin St, Melbourne, 3004, Australia, Journal Market Way offers students premium, verified studios, en-suites, and non-en-suites with top facilities. Students choose these Melbourne student apartments for their proximity to universities like Melbourne Institute of Technology (a 3-minute drive away) and Charles Sturt University (a 4-minute drive away).
Melbourne is a top student city for its world-class universities, multicultural lifestyle, and job market. The city offers opportunities in technology, healthcare, engineering, and education. Australia's student population is currently 6,87,810. (Australian Government Department of Education). The monthly cost of living for students ranges between $1,340 and $2,780 AUD (education.gov.au), depending on housing, transport, and lifestyle choices. The safety index is 55.74, and the crime index is 44.26 (Numbeo).
Journal student accommodation Melbourne features twin, medium, large, and standard studios. Twin studios offer a shared bathroom, shared kitchen, and a private room, while the other studio types include a private room, private bathroom, and private kitchen. En-suite options include 4B, 3B, junior, and ultimate suites. You will get a private room, private bathroom, and a shared kitchen. Non-en-suites include a private room, shared bathroom, and shared kitchen. All rooms include a double bed, a large opening window, under-bed storage, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and secure electronic access. The kitchen includes a convection oven, a two-burner cooktop, and a large fridge-freezer. General amenities include air conditioning, USB Charging Sockets, a pinboard and storage, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Journal Market Way offers many shared amenities for added convenience. You will have a cinema for entertainment, a journal library, a podcast studio, unlimited Wi-Fi, and A+ study spaces. There are lounge spaces, communal cooking, on-site cafes, a huge games area, a music lounge, and a big social calendar. Gym facilities help you stay fit.
There is a rooftop garden and a zen garden that let you relax and hang out. Journal Market Way is in a prime location and offers 24/7 reception services. You will also find a maker’s space, shared bikes, and on-site laundry. The building is safe and secure, ensuring a peaceful living experience.
Journal Melbourne student accommodation is close to many academic institutions and has a student-friendly vibe. RMIT University - Melbourne City Campus is a 4-minute drive away, and Kent Institute Australia is a 2-minute drive away. The best feature of this student accommodation in Melbourne is its proximity to key facilities. Supermarkets like Aldi and Aikeduo make it easy to shop for groceries and daily essentials. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a 4-minute drive away. You can buy your medicines from Victoria Market Pharmacy or Medical One Qv. The Australian Federal Police is one of the nearest police stations, and many others are a short drive away.
For a quick coffee break, explore cafes like OKO Cafe, Cafe Court, or Avocado Moment Cafe. Plenty of dining options from different countries are nearby. You will find Khao Man Gai Restaurant, a Thai restaurant; Maha Restaurant, which offers creative Middle Eastern fine dining; Palermo, a popular Argentinian steakhouse; and HongDae Korean Restaurant & Bar. Theory Bar and The Last Chance, a chill music bar with American eats, are perfect spots for a night out.
On weekends and holidays, you can explore more of the city by visiting popular tourist spots. The Melbourne Skydeck is an enclosed viewing deck with city vistas. You can also visit the Melbourne Laneways & Arcades Self-Guided Walking Tour, Parliament Gardens, Fed Square (a contemporary central public space), Webb Bridge, and the Melbourne Central Clock. For shopping, Crescent Tours and Queens Plaza are nearby. Overall, Journal Market Way Melbourne provides a satisfactory student living experience.
Commuting around Journal Market Way is easy due to convenient transit options. Journal Market Way sits within Melbourne CBD's Free Tram Zone, which takes you to the Melbourne Central railway station (a 5-minute walk away) and Flagstaff Station (a 6-minute walk away) for metro trains. There are bike lanes on nearby La Trobe Street, providing bike-sharing options. Melbourne Airport is just a 19-minute drive away. Full-time students can use a Concession myki, and undergraduate international students can save 50% on unlimited travel with the help of the International Student Travel Pass.
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The Twin Studio features comfortable king single beds, separated by a nifty privacy curtain. It also includes a stylish kitchen, dining table and chairs, spacious shared bathroom, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The Medium Studio gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom. It also includes desk area, dining nook, TV, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The Large Studio offers even more room. Enjoy the luxury of a double bed, plus your own stylish kitchen with modern appliances and ensuite bathroom. It also includes desk area, table & chairs, TV, extra storage, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The Four-Bedroom Ensuite Apartment is perfect for socialising, as well as offering privacy with your own bedroom and ensuite bathroom. It includes a lounge area, TV, kitchen with dishwasher, full oven & cooktop, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The Three-Bedroom Ensuite Apartment is perfect for socialising, as well as offering privacy with your own bedroom and ensuite bathroom. It includes a lounge area, TV, kitchen with dishwasher, full oven & cooktop, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The Junior Suite gives you lots of space at Market Way. Enjoy the luxury of a queen bed, a premium kitchen with modern appliances and ensuite bathroom. It also includes desk with drawers, table & chairs, Large Smart TV, large wardrobe, extra storage, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The Ultimate Suite gives you the most room at Market Way. Enjoy the luxury of a queen bed, a premium kitchen with modern appliances and ensuite bathroom. It also includes lounge area, table & chairs, TV, large cabinet, extra storage, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The Two-Bedroom Apartment is perfect for sharing with a friend, as well as offering privacy with your own bedroom and study space. It includes lounge, TV, dining area, kitchen, spacious shared bathroom, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
The student is responsible for finding another student to take over the tenancy. The replacement tenant must complete their booking, make payment, and collect their keys before the original student's liability ends. Until these requirements are completed, the original student remains liable for all fees.
The bond is equivalent to 4 weeks' rent. The bond must be paid within 7 days of signing the tenancy agreement or commencement of occupancy, whichever comes first.
Rent is paid once every two weeks.
Rent can be paid by direct debit or through the resident portal. Deposit and bond payments can be made online using Mastercard, Visa, China UnionPay, WeChat Pay, or AliPay. Card and wallet payments are subject to a surcharge. Cash is not accepted.
A 1.5% credit card surcharge applies to credit card payments.
Journal Market Way, Melbourne