Overview.
HOME Southbank is a landmark Build-to-Rent community rising 59 levels above Melbourne’s arts and entertainment precinct at 256–260 City Road.
Housing 405 apartments designed in collaboration with award-winning architectural practice Bates Smart, the tower demanded a connectivity solution built to perform at height, at scale, and to the standard of living HOME is known for.
Gigafy's Role.
Gigafy designed and delivered a fibre-first digital network embedded throughout the tower, ensuring every residence and shared space is supported by symmetrical high-speed internet from day one. A single SSID Wi-Fi network provides seamless coverage across all 59 occupied levels, from the Au79 Cafe and Green Room Wine Bar at ground level through to the rooftop wellness facilities, pool, co-working lounges, private dining, and screening room above.
Smart-building infrastructure including CCTV, intercoms, and EV-ready capability were consolidated into a single platform, reducing operational complexity for the HOME team. By managing resident billing, compliance, and support directly, Gigafy removed the connectivity burden from HOME’s management entirely.
The Outcome.
- 405 apartments connected across 59 levels
- ~66,000 sqm of total building area covered by seamless Wi-Fi
- Symmetrical high-speed internet across all residences and shared spaces
- Seamless single SSID Wi-Fi throughout the entire tower
- Consolidated smart-building infrastructure including CCTV, intercoms, and EV-ready capability
- Simplified operations through Gigafy-managed billing and resident support
Today, Gigafy continues to operate and support the network, delivering reliable connectivity and long-term performance for residents, management, and ownership.
