dwell Village Melbourne City, melbourne

dwell Village Melbourne City: Your Student Home in North Melbourne

Finding somewhere to live in Melbourne involves more than picking a room and signing a tenancy. Your accommodation becomes part of the weekly routine: the place where you study, cook, do laundry, meet people, and return to after classes. dwell Village Melbourne City brings those parts of student living together at 5-17 Flemington Road, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia.

The residence is a purpose-built student accommodation in Melbourne with private studios as well as apartments shared between two, three, four or five residents. Its facilities cover a fairly broad range, from a study lounge and communal kitchen to a swimming pool, gym, cinema room, karaoke room and outdoor courtyards. The location also puts residents close to universities, public transport, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, parks and several major Melbourne shopping areas.

For domestic students moving from elsewhere in Australia and international students settling into Melbourne for the first time, the North Melbourne setting offers access to the city without putting every part of daily life inside the accommodation itself.

Life at dwell Village Melbourne City

There is a noticeable spread in the accommodation choices at dwell Village Melbourne City, particularly for students deciding how much of their living space they want to share. The room list ranges from one-bedroom apartments and studios through to larger five-bedroom apartments.

That means the starting price can differ substantially depending on the size and type of accommodation. Students can compare the different layouts rather than having to choose from a single standard room category.

Room Types and Pricing

The available accommodation options and their starting prices are:

Room type	Starting price
1 Bedroom Apartments	AUD 544/week
1 Bedroom Studio Deluxe	AUD 514/week
1 Bedroom Studio Premium	AUD 553/week
1 Bedroom Studio Premium Plus	AUD 562/week
1 Bedroom Suite	AUD 587/week
2 Bedroom Apartment	AUD 416/week
2 Bedroom Apartment Large	AUD 452/week
2 Bedroom Studio	AUD 364/week
2 Bed Studio With Balcony	AUD 368/week
3 Bedroom Apartment	AUD 395/week
3 Bedroom Apartment Large	AUD 445/week
4 Bedroom Apartment Deluxe	AUD 429/week
5 Bedroom Apartment	AUD 385/week
5 Bedroom Apartment Deluxe	AUD 409/week

The list covers several ways of approaching student living. One-bedroom apartments, studios and suites provide more private arrangements, while the two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom options involve shared accommodation.

There are smaller differences within the categories as well. The 1 Bedroom Studio Deluxe starts from AUD 514 per week, while the Premium, Premium Plus and Suite options begin at AUD 553, AUD 562 and AUD 587 respectively. At the other end of the list, the 2 Bedroom Studio starts from AUD 364 per week and the 2 Bed Studio With Balcony from AUD 368.

Students considering shared accommodation can also choose between different apartment sizes. The 3 Bedroom Apartment starts at AUD 395 per week, the 4 Bedroom Apartment Deluxe at AUD 429, and the 5 Bedroom Apartment at AUD 385.

Facilities for Every Student Need

A large part of dwell Village Melbourne City is its collection of shared facilities. The building has spaces for studying, cooking, exercise and socialising, along with practical services such as laundry and bike storage.

The facilities are spread across several parts of student life, so residents can use the building differently depending on what they are doing that day.

Student Services

Some of the facilities deal with everyday tasks rather than recreation:

• Communal Kitchen: A shared space for preparing meals and spending time with other residents.

• Bike Storage: Secure storage for students who cycle around Melbourne.

• On-site Laundry: Laundry facilities are available within the residence.

Having these services within the property means residents can deal with routine tasks without making a separate trip outside the building.

Student Life & Social Spaces

There is plenty of space for residents to spend time out of their desks too. Social and recreational facilities include:

• Barbecue (BBQ) Area: Outdoor space for grilling and social gathering.

• Outdoor Courtyards: Communal outdoor locations where residents can sit and mingle.

• Cinema Room: Room on location to view films.

• Karaoke: A room for karaoke and casual fun.

• Games Room: Social and games room.

• Study Lounge: Should tenants wish to work outside of their flat, a designated area to study is provided.

• Private Dining Room: An enclosed section for group dining and events.

The combination is quite diverse. A resident might utilise the Study Lounge throughout the day, then use the Games Room or Cinema Room or use the community kitchen or Private Dining Space if preparing cuisine with pals. The Outdoor Courtyards and BBQ Area are a refreshing change of pace when you feel cooped up inside.

Wellbeing & Fitness

Fitness facilities are available without requiring residents to leave the property:

• Swimming Pool: An on-site pool for recreation and leisure.

• Gym: A dedicated fitness facility within the accommodation.

For students trying to fit exercise around lectures, assignments and other commitments, having both facilities in the residence removes the need to build a separate commute into every workout.

Safety & Security

Security arrangements at dwell Village Melbourne City include:

• 24-hour security

• Secure Door Entry

• CCTV

The combination covers staffed security, controlled access and surveillance around the property.

Location and Local Amenities

The dwell Village Melbourne City location at 5-17 Flemington Road places residents in North Melbourne, close to several major educational institutions and Melbourne's public transport network. The area also has supermarkets, cafés and restaurants nearby, while larger shopping destinations and green spaces are accessible around the surrounding city districts.

For students, that means the accommodation is connected to more than just university campuses. Groceries, meals, exercise, study spaces and leisure destinations all form part of the neighbourhood around the residence.

Proximity to Universities

Students living at dwell Village Melbourne City can access several educational institutions around Melbourne:

• University Of Melbourne

• Victoria University

• William Angliss Institute Australia

The source does not provide specific walking or public transport times for these institutions, so exact commute durations should not be assumed. The accommodation is described as being conveniently located for students attending these universities and institutes.

Getting Around: Transport Links

Melbourne's public transport network gives residents several ways to travel from the North Melbourne area. A number of tram stops are located around Flemington Road:

• Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20

• Haymarket/Flemington Rd #14

• Murphy St/Flemington Rd #15

• Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd #22

These tram services provide access to the CBD and other parts of Melbourne. North Melbourne Station is also within reach for train travel and wider connections.

Additional bus services are available from:

• Gatehouse St/Flemington Rd

• Flemington Rd/Peel St #12

Having tram, train and bus services around the property gives students several options for reaching campus, meeting friends elsewhere in Melbourne or travelling into the CBD.

Daily Essentials: Supermarkets, Cafes & Restaurants

For groceries, residents have several supermarkets within the surrounding North Melbourne area:

• IGA Local Grocer North Melbourne

• IGA Supa

• Woolworths Arden Gardens

The cafés around the neighbourhood give students somewhere to pick up coffee, meet friends or work outside their accommodation. The options include Hot Poppy, Fandango Cafe, Auction Rooms, Errol's Cafe, and Code Black Coffee.

Food choices extend across several cuisines. Guzman y Gomez North Melbourne provides Mexican food, while Bar Taralli and Manzé offer Italian options. Students looking for Korean BBQ can visit Yeonga, while the Moroccan Soup Bar provides another style of dining.

The range means residents are not limited to one kind of food when they want to eat out. Some places suit a quick coffee or casual meal, while others make more sense for sitting down with friends.

Explore North Melbourne: Parks, Shopping & More

The area around dwell Village Melbourne City has plenty to do once the immediate essentials are taken care of. North Melbourne sits close to several parts of central Melbourne, so residents have access to major shopping areas, public libraries, green spaces, healthcare and additional fitness facilities.

Shopping

For fresh food and a wider shopping trip, Queen Victoria Market is one of the most recognisable destinations nearby. The market is useful for fresh produce as well as its broader collection of stalls and local finds.

Students looking for conventional retail stores have several other choices:

• Arden Gardens: A nearby shopping and services destination.

• Melbourne Central: A major city shopping centre with a broad selection of stores and other facilities.

• Emporium Melbourne: Another central retail destination with a wide range of shops and brands.

These places cover different kinds of shopping, from picking up something specific to spending an afternoon browsing stores around the CBD.

Parks and Green Spaces

Despite its urban setting, dwell Village Melbourne City is surrounded by several green spaces where students can get away from the built-up parts of North Melbourne and the CBD.

The nearby options include:

• Royal Park

• University Square

• Flagstaff Gardens

• Princes Park

These spaces can be used for a walk, a run, or simply some time outdoors. Royal Park and Princes Park offer larger stretches of greenery, while University Square and Flagstaff Gardens provide other options closer to central Melbourne.

Libraries

Students who want another place to read or work can make use of nearby public library facilities. The listed options are:

• North Melbourne Library

• narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services

A public library can provide a different study environment from both the accommodation's Study Lounge and university campus, particularly when a student wants a quieter setting away from their usual routine.

Wellbeing and Fitness

The accommodation already has its own Gym and Swimming Pool, but there are additional fitness options around North Melbourne and the nearby city areas.

The listed external facilities include:

• PT hub North Melbourne

• BFT Vic Market

For healthcare, the Royal Melbourne Hospital is also located nearby.

Socialising

North Melbourne and the surrounding city area have several pubs and restaurant-bars where residents can meet friends outside the accommodation.

The listed venues include:

• The Leveson Restaurant Bar

• Town Hall Hotel

• Central Club Hotel

These give students a few alternatives to the social spaces within the residence itself. The accommodation has its Games Room, Cinema Room, Karaoke Room, Outdoor Courtyards and BBQ Area, while the surrounding neighbourhood provides venues outside the property.

Why Choose dwell Village Melbourne City?

dwell Village Melbourne City brings together several different styles of student accommodation at its North Melbourne address. Students can choose from private one-bedroom options, studios, two-bedroom arrangements and larger apartments with three, four or five bedrooms. Starting prices range from AUD 364 per week for a 2 Bedroom Studio to AUD 587 per week for a 1 Bedroom Suite, with several room categories sitting between those points.

The facilities cover more than the basics. A Study Lounge, Private Dining Space, Communal Kitchen and on-site laundry deal with everyday student needs, while the Cinema Room, Karaoke Room, Games Room, Outdoor Courtyards and BBQ Area provide places to spend time away from coursework. Residents also have access to a Swimming Pool and Gym.

The location adds another part to the accommodation picture. dwell village melbourne city melbourne is situated on Flemington Road in North Melbourne, with tram stops, North Melbourne Station, and bus services nearby. The University of Melbourne, Victoria University, and William Angliss Institute Australia are among the educational institutions listed in the surrounding area.

For everyday life, residents have IGA supermarkets and Woolworths Arden Gardens for groceries, cafés such as Hot Poppy and Auction Rooms for coffee and food, and restaurants ranging from Guzman y Gomez North Melbourne to Yeonga and Moroccan Soup Bar. Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central and Emporium Melbourne provide larger shopping destinations, while Royal Park, Flagstaff Gardens and Princes Park offer green spaces close to the city.

Students researching dwell Village Melbourne City can therefore compare the accommodation according to the things that matter most to their own stay: room type, starting rent, amount of shared space, on-site facilities and the commute to their university. 

dwell Village Melbourne City photos can also be useful when comparing the different accommodation types and shared spaces, particularly because the room list includes several variations within studios and apartments. Photos should be checked alongside the specific room category rather than treated as representative of every room in the property.