🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2015

Concavo

1-13 Waterside Place, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 105 m tall Β· #14 in Docklands
  • 31 floors
  • 235 homes
  • 6 businesses
  • 386 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $585,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $600/wk
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11 years standing

  1. 2015Completed
  2. Oct 2015Construction started
  3. TodayStill standing

9 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Concavo

Concavo is an apartment tower in Docklands, Victoria, with 31 floors above ground and 238 homes. Its roof is 105 m high. Lend Lease developed and built it, Bates Smart designed it, and it was completed in 2015.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2015
Height
102 m to the top
105 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#14 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
31
Footprint
4,092 mΒ²
Homes
235
Architect
Bates Smart
Builder
Lend Lease
Businesses
6
Car spaces
386
Strata plan
PS615760 Β· 239 lots
Planning zone
DZ2
Permits on record
9

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

Southern Cross Station 11 min walk Β· 2 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

18 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery9/10

188 street trees within 150 m Β· park 33 m away

✨ Activity4/10

1,687 people pass daily nearby Β· 9 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.

1 bed3616% of 232
2 bed15366% of 232
3+ bed4319% of 232

πŸš— 386 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.6 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Concavo.

πŸ—DeveloperLend Lease2011–2015verified2011-2015 Β· Developer of the Convesso Concavo developmentSource: apartments.com.au (article dated 5 December 2011) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBates Smart2011–2015verified2011-2015 Β· Architect of the Concavo and Convesso towersSource: apartments.com.au (article dated 13 May 2012) β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderLend Lease2012–2015verified2012-2015 Β· Main contractorSource: Living Landscape β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
11 min Β· 871 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1013 m
πŸš‹Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18
Tram stop
1 min Β· 96 m
πŸš‹Collins Landing/Collins St #D17
Tram stop
5 min Β· 370 m
πŸš‹Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3
Tram stop
6 min Β· 496 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

18β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
6πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
2🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
0🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Docklands

Residents10,957
Median age32
Households renting62%
Households without a car39%
Walk to work27%
Public transport to work39%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Prices and rents around here

Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.

Median unit price, Docklands$585,0002025 Β· -2.3% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price6.8%A $763/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $585,000 median unit priceBefore costs. Our estimate from two suburb medians, not advice.

Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.

Median weekly rents for new leases, Docklands

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New leases
1 bedroom$600/wk+7.1%1,240 in the year to Sep 2025
2 bedroom$763/wk+5.2%1,512 in the year to Sep 2025
3 bedroom$1200/wk+4.3%169 in the year to Sep 2025

Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.

Businesses in Concavo

6 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Apy Gallery

Other Store-Based Retailing n.e.c.

Harbour Tea

Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals

Heartling

Takeaway Food Services

Melonman

Fruit and Vegetable Retailing

Saluministi

Cafes and Restaurants

Shan Private Gym

Health and Fitness Centres and Gymnasia Operation

Looking for space in Concavo?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Concavo: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates
Largest: Stage 7: Link Bridge Construction between V6 Concavo & V5 Convesso (Remainder of Works).
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $378k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 11 - Proposed Minor Internal Tenancy Alterations to Existing Saluministi Tenancy
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $372k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor Tenancy 9 & 10. Proposed Fitout
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $485k of new works
Largest: 34 Tom Thumb Lane - Lot 1W - Tenancy 05 & 06 - Internal Fitout
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $213k of new works
Largest: Ground Level Tenancies 7-10 Only - Internal Alterations & Make Good Works Only
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: Gluten Free Factory cafe fit out.
2018πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 31 floors
Name recorded: Concavo
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $461k of new works
Largest: Change of use to Gym
2016πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 31 floors
Name recorded: Concavo
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $265k of new works
Largest: Tenancies 7-10 and 11 - Tenancy fitout
2015πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Concavo completed: 31 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Oct 2015πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Oct 2015πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2015πŸ› 
Works
6 certificates Β· about $136.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 8 – Link Bridge Between V6 Concavo & V5 Convesso – (Sprinkler Installation)
2014πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
13 May 2012πŸ“°
News
Sales ramp up for Lend Lease Docklands project Convesso Concavo
Lend Lease reported that about 320 units had been sold across the two Convesso Concavo towers, with the development designed by Bates Smart.
5 Dec 2011πŸ“°
News
Lend Lease sells more than 100 units in Convesso Concavo Docklands project
Lend Lease reported selling more than 100 units in its Convesso Concavo development, with the vast majority of recent sales in Concavo, which launched in late October 2011. The development will comprise 455 apartments across two towers, with 235 in Concavo, and Concavo is expected to be completed in mid-2014.
Covered by 2 outlets

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (DZ2)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO50Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO50-A5Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO3Planning control
LSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
PO6Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.

Subdivision & permits

Plan of subdivision
PS615760
Lots on the plan
239
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
9
Estimated cost of works
About $138.8m
2015New works by year (estimated)2025

Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2014Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2016Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 31 floors Β· "Concavo"
2018Residential Apartment Β· 31 floors Β· "Concavo"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Concavo residential or commercial?

Concavo mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Concavo built?

Concavo was completed in 2015.

How many floors does Concavo have?

Concavo has 31 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Concavo?

Concavo has 235 homes. The national address file lists 241 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Concavo?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 36 1 bed, 153 2 bed and 43 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Concavo have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 386 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Concavo?

The median unit price in Docklands was $585,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.

What businesses are in Concavo?

The latest council census counted 6 businesses in Concavo, including Apy Gallery, Harbour Tea and Heartling.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Concavo?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 1-13 Waterside Place on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Concavo?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Concavo?

Lend Lease developed Concavo, Bates Smart designed it and Lend Lease built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Concavo?

About 105 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 14 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Concavo?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Concavo?

The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 2 (DZ2).

Does Concavo have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS615760 has 239 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Concavo recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Concavo since 2016. The most recent was in August 2024.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
ConcavoMixed useβ€”312015
Convesso ConcavoMixed use75 m332012
East TowerMixed use113 m412016
North TowerMixed use133 m312017
South TowerMixed use133 m232017
907-913 Collins StreetResidential128 m24β€”

That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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