Explore student accommodation by















132 Kavanagh Street, Southbank Victoria 3006, Australia
Book now, pay rent later, free cancellation
Secure your booking now
Price match promise
Found it cheaper? We match
If you are looking for student accommodation in Melbourne and want to be in one of the city's most dynamic riverside locations, Indi South Bank managed by UniLodge at Southbank is worth a serious look. Southbank is known for its arts, entertainment, and dining scene along the Yarra River, and having that as your base gives student life in Melbourne a different character to the university suburbs further north. This guide covers the room types, facilities, neighbourhood, and how to get around.
Indi South Bank has three apartment types across different configurations, covering solo living and shared setups. Pricing is available on enquiry, so it is worth contacting the property directly for current rates.
|
Room Type |
Configuration Options |
|
Studio Apartment |
Unfurnished or with furniture package |
|
1 Bedroom Apartment |
Unfurnished or with furniture package |
|
2 Bedroom Apartment |
1 or 2 bathrooms, unfurnished |
The studio suits students who want fully independent living. The one-bedroom gives more space and privacy for solo living. The two-bedroom works well for students sharing with a friend or for anyone who wants extra room and is happy to split costs.
Indi South Bank has a genuinely comprehensive facilities list that covers student services, social spaces, fitness, and security. A few things here stand out as genuinely unusual for a student building.
|
Facility |
Details |
|
On-site Laundry |
Available within the property |
|
On-site Maintenance |
For quick fixes and repairs |
|
Onsite Management |
Available to assist with resident needs |
|
Car Parking |
Available for residents with vehicles |
|
Bike Storage |
Secure storage for cyclists |
|
Dog Spa |
Pet-friendly facility, rare in student accommodation |
|
Dog Park |
Dedicated outdoor space for pets |
The pet-friendly facilities, including the dog spa and dog park, are worth flagging because they are genuinely uncommon in student accommodation buildings anywhere in Australia.
|
Facility |
Details |
|
BBQ Area |
Outdoor cooking and socialising space |
|
Terrace |
Outdoor relaxation area |
|
Media Lounge |
For movies and gaming with other residents |
|
Private Dining Space |
For hosting dinners with friends |
|
Co-working Lounge |
Creative and collaborative work space |
|
Meeting Room |
Available for group work and meetings |
|
Outdoor Pool |
For warmer days and relaxation |
|
Facility |
Details |
|
Gym |
Fully equipped on-site fitness facility |
|
Yoga and Pilates Spaces |
Dedicated wellbeing and movement areas |
|
Facility |
Details |
|
Security |
Comprehensive measures throughout the property |
|
CCTV |
Surveillance cameras throughout |
|
Included |
Details |
|
WiFi |
Included in weekly rent |
Southbank is one of Melbourne's more interesting places to live as a student. It sits along the Yarra River with the arts precinct, riverside dining, and easy access to the CBD all defining the day-to-day environment around the building.
Comparing Southbank options? The Archive Residential Living is a nearby UniLodge location that offers studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.
The Southbank location of Indi South Bank provides students access to a wide range of universities and institutions across Melbourne.
Indi South Bank has excellent tram, bus, and train access, covering most of what students need for daily commuting across Melbourne.
|
Transport |
Details |
|
Tram Stop |
City Rd/Kings Way |
|
Tram Stop |
Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 |
|
Tram Stop |
Clarendon St/Whiteman St |
|
Tram Stop |
Grant St/Sturt St |
|
Bus Stop |
Moray St/City Rd |
|
Bus Stop |
Southbank Theatre/Southbank Bvd |
|
Bus Stop |
Kavanagh St/Southbank Bvd |
|
Train |
Flinders Street Station |
|
Option |
Type |
|
Woolworths Melbourne Square Southbank |
Supermarket |
|
FoodWorks Southbank |
Supermarket |
|
IGA Local Grocer Southbank |
Supermarket |
|
ALDI |
Supermarket |
|
Option |
Type |
|
Saporito Cafe |
Cafe |
|
BondStore Cafe |
Cafe |
|
Roza's Kitchen |
Pizza, burgers, and pasta |
|
Miss Pearl Bar and Dining |
Restaurant and bar |
|
Hophaus |
Restaurant and bar |
|
Option |
Type |
|
Melbourne Square Shopping Centre |
Shopping centre |
|
Southgate |
Shopping and dining precinct |
|
South Melbourne Market |
Fresh produce and unique finds |
|
DFO South Wharf |
Outlet shopping |
|
Option |
Type |
|
Boyd Park |
Local green space |
|
Kennedy Park |
Local green space |
|
Polly Woodside Park |
Local green space |
|
Alexandra Gardens |
Green space |
|
Birrarung Marr |
Expansive riverside parkland |
|
Option |
Type |
|
Southbank Library |
Local public library |
|
Library at The Dock |
Local public library |
|
State Library Victoria |
Major research and study library |
|
Option |
Type |
|
Southbank Medical Clinic |
Local medical clinic |
|
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne |
Major hospital |
|
The Royal Melbourne Hospital |
Major hospital |
|
Option |
Type |
|
CrossFit Southbank Arcadia |
Gym |
|
CONDITN. Southbank |
Gym |
|
Snap Fitness Southbank |
Gym |
|
Option |
Type |
|
Blondie Bar |
Bar |
|
Ludlow Public Bar and Dining Southbank |
Pub and dining |
|
Miss Pearl Bar and Dining |
Bar and dining |
|
Hophaus |
Bar and dining |
Indi South Bank covers most of what students need from a modern purpose-built building and adds a few things that genuinely stand out. The room types give flexibility across solo and shared living, and the furniture package option for studios and one bedroom is useful for international students who are arriving without their own belongings.
The facilities list is one of the more comprehensive available in Melbourne student accommodation, with the outdoor pool, yoga and Pilates spaces, private dining room, co-working lounge, and pet-friendly amenities giving it a character that goes well beyond the standard gym and study room offering.
The Southbank location puts you close to trams, Flinders Street Station, the arts precinct, and a wide range of dining and social options, while still being accessible to universities across Melbourne. If you are looking for student accommodation in Melbourne that offers a premium Southbank lifestyle alongside serious student facilities, Indi South Bank is a strong option worth enquiring about directly.
Student services
Student life
Student safety
Rent including
Student wellbeing
Amenities - what's included
Everything's covered, nothing hidden
Student services
Student life
Student safety
Rent including
Student wellbeing

Studio Apartment Unfurnished
Tenancy 48 week | 26 week
2 Tenancy options
FromAU$690 /week

1 Bedroom Apartment Unfurnished
Tenancy 48 week | 26 week
2 Tenancy options
FromAU$745 /week

Studio Apartment with Furniture Package
Tenancy 48 week | 26 week
2 Tenancy options
FromAU$785 /week

1 Bedroom Apartment with Furniture Package
Tenancy 48 week | 26 week
2 Tenancy options
FromAU$875 /week
Book with complete trust
You are booking with world’s oldest and largest student housing platform, serving students from 190+ countries and over 10M+ students served till date.
Upfront Booking Cost
Note: Once the lease is approved by the landlord. You will be required to pay the instalment or full rent payment.
Rick Sanchez
Indi is an amazing built to rent residential site! There is a Pool, Sauna, Dog Run, Gym and many dining/work spaces that are all available on site. Maintenance is quick to action any issues and are very attentive for anything you may need. Kenny & James are a funny couple of characters that you’ll find at the lobby reception desk. Always there for a chat or to assist you with anything you may need. I look forward to the opening of the new library in late 2026!
Brady Halls
What an easy and pleasurable experience it was to view and enthusiastically take up the offer to live at Indi Southbank. We looked at many of these rental properties and Indi was by far the best in terms of location, amenities, fixtures and staff. A special mention to Frank Gallan who guided us through the rental experience with friendliness and ease. Thank you Frank for making it all so pleasurable and quick I’m a father from interstate leaving his son And his partner here (moving for work) and feel very comfortable knowing they are in a lovey safe environment. The place is like a luxury hotel. I can’t recommend it more highly. And thank you Frank for making it happen! Brady Halls
Czon Wong
We had an inspection last week - very very nice and stylish place! We have been living in BTR for a year, and this place definitely tick a lot of boxes, only that the location is not exactly what we prefer so we did not apply! I do recommend anyone looking at BTR to check it out. And if you do, highly recommend Frank as the guide, within 30mins we inspected all the configurations, different level views, and all questions were answered professionally!
Préviance VLS
We were among the first residents at Indi Southbank since last November, drawn in by the "rent only" concept and the enthusiasm the team showed at the start. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill the longer we stayed. Common areas and neighbours: dirty dishes are constantly left in the common areas, along with noise and a general lack of respect between residents. The gym, pool, and sauna are regularly overrun by noisy outside guests (sometimes more than 10 non-residents at once). Most residents don't seem to think twice about inviting all their friends over, with no regard for the peace and comfort of others. Building issues: the garbage chute is frequently out of service, and the common areas, corridors, and lifts are consistently cold (the apartments themselves are fine, it's just the shared spaces). Safety and management response: on the night of 31 May, we were verbally attacked and intimidated by another resident in the media room, with no valid reason whatsoever. A detailed, formal email was sent to management that same day, requesting an investigation and a written follow-up. Over a month later (it's now 6 July), we still haven't received any response regarding this incident. What's most frustrating is that management responds promptly to anything related to billing or break lease fees, but consistently ignores the part of our emails referencing the incident, even when it's included in the same message. This selective silence, on such a serious matter, makes us think nothing was ever done about it, and honestly, we can't help but wonder whether our background played a role in how this complaint was (not) handled. Indi's messaging is all about comfort and community, but in reality, it's turned into an individualistic, often disrespectful environment. Management seems responsive only when it comes to collecting fees and invoices, but completely absent when it comes to addressing complaints or ensuring residents' safety and wellbeing. Following this incident and the overall atmosphere, we ended up breaking our lease, despite having signed on enthusiastically for an initial 12-month term. Such a shame, because the concept had real potential, but without genuine follow-through from management on resident safety and wellbeing, it all feels superficial.
Dulani Samarajeewa
My experience with Indi has been amazing from the moment I registered for my tour. Initially, I was planning to choose a different place, but Frank completely changed my mind and I saw that Indi is building a wonderful community. He showed me all the apartment options available, amenities, and explained the leasin process and I was sold. The rental application was quick with Abby, I had my application approved within a day and Frank even scheduled my move-in a month ahead of my planned date.
Rick Sanchez
Indi is an amazing built to rent residential site! There is a Pool, Sauna, Dog Run, Gym and many dining/work spaces that are all available on site. Maintenance is quick to action any issues and are very attentive for anything you may need. Kenny & James are a funny couple of characters that you’ll find at the lobby reception desk. Always there for a chat or to assist you with anything you may need. I look forward to the opening of the new library in late 2026!
See more
Indi South Bank is located at 132 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006, placing students in a dynamic riverside area of Melbourne.
Indi South Bank offers Studio, 1 Bedroom, and 2 Bedroom apartments. These come with options for unfurnished or a furniture package, catering to different student needs.
Yes, Indi South Bank is a pet-friendly student accommodation, featuring unique amenities like a dog spa and a dedicated dog park for residents' pets.
Students can enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities, including an outdoor pool, gym, yoga and Pilates spaces, a co-working lounge, media lounge, and private dining areas.
Weekly rent at Indi South Bank includes WiFi, ensuring residents have essential internet access for their studies and leisure activities.
10M+
Students served
2.5M+
Verified student rooms
190+
Countries
Lowest price guaranteed with price match
Dedicated student advisor for your journey
24/7 student support throughout your stay
Serving students since 2009
Submit booking form today. No amount to be paid immediately.
You will receive a tenancy agreement with the room reserved under your name.
The property will complete the room allocation. If you change your mind, you can still cancel for free and receive a full deposit refund within the cooling-off period specified in your agreement.
Pay your rent at a later date, in accordance with the payment terms outlined in the agreement.
Still have questions?
Chat with our team
87% students complete the full booking flow in under 7 minutes.

City Center: 2.27 Km

City Center: 1.11 Km

City Center: 1.11 Km

City Center: 1.42 Km

City Center: 1.17 Km
.webp)
City Center: 0.94 Km

City Center: 1.16 Km
.webp)
City Center: 1.79 Km

City Center: 1.0 Km

City Center: 1.09 Km

City Center: 1.34 Km

City Center: 1.06 Km

City Center: 1.52 Km
.webp)
City Center: 1.69 Km

City Center: 1.55 Km

City Center: 1.78 Km
.webp)
City Center: 1.53 Km

City Center: 1.44 Km
.webp)
City Center: 1.57 Km
Book now, pay rent later, free cancellation
Secure your booking now
Price match promise
Found it cheaper? We match