The Lodge

The Lodge sits on Adelaide Avenue as a Georgian mansion with 40 rooms arranged across landscaped grounds. The formal facade and interior layout display the architectural characteristics of its style and period.

Completed in 1927, the building was initially intended as a temporary solution until a more permanent official home could be built. Over time it became the permanent official residence and has shaped the country's leadership since.

The interior shows Australian craftsmanship through locally sourced materials and traditional Georgian architecture that shaped the design. The rooms reflect how Australia's leaders have used and inhabited their official residence over generations.

The grounds are heavily secured due to its function, with surveillance and reinforced boundaries around the property. Visitors should understand this is an active official residence where access is restricted and often not permitted.

Six national leaders chose alternative residences during their time in office and did not live here. This shows that even this formal position allows room for personal preference.

Location: Deakin

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

GPS coordinates: -35.31111,149.11472

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:44