The Arkley
16-32 Rakaia Way, Docklands VIC 3008
- 74 m tall · #37 in Docklands
- 22 floors
- 176 homes
- 22 serviced apartments
- 8 businesses
- 250 car spaces
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| Rent | — | 1-bed median $600/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
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24 years standing
Built in 3 mths
- Oct 2001Construction started
- 2002Completed
- TodayStill standing
6 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About The Arkley
The Arkley is a 22-storey mixed-use building in Docklands with 176 homes. Developed by MAB Corporation and designed by Plus Architecture, it was completed in 2001.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2001
- Height
- 60 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
74 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#37 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 22
- Footprint
- 3,307 m²
- Homes
- 176
- Architect
- Plus Architecture
- Serviced apartments
- 22
- Businesses
- 8
- Car spaces
- 250
- Strata plan
- PS434030 · 192 lots
- Planning zone
- DZ6
- Permits on record
- 6
Score cards
North Melbourne Station 10 min walk · 4 tram stops within 400 m
22 cafés, 5 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
202 street trees within 150 m · park 173 m away
4,299 people pass daily nearby · 11 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for The Arkley.
🚗 250 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.4 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 The Arkley.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station10 min · 786 m
Train station10 min · 789 m
Tram stop1 min · 112 m
Tram stop2 min · 142 m
Tram stop3 min · 224 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Docklands
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, Docklands
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New 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 The Arkley
8 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Advanced Body Sculpting
Akom Docklands
Bhoj On Docklands
Hair Salon Fifteen
Horn And Hoof
IGA Express
Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano
Sincere Real Estate Melbourne Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Arkley: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO54Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO54-A2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDPO7Planning controlPO10Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © 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
- PS434030
- Lots on the plan
- 192
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 6
- Estimated cost of works
- About $6.7m
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
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about The Arkley in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Arkley residential or commercial?
The Arkley mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Arkley built?
The Arkley was completed in 2001.
How many floors does The Arkley have?
The Arkley has 22 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Arkley?
The Arkley has 176 homes. The national address file lists 174 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The Arkley have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 250 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
Does The Arkley have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 22 serviced apartments at The Arkley.
What do apartments cost near The Arkley?
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 The Arkley?
The latest council census counted 8 businesses in The Arkley, including Advanced Body Sculpting, Akom Docklands and Bhoj On Docklands.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Arkley?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 16-32 Rakaia Way on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Arkley?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Arkley?
MAB Corporation developed The Arkley and SJB Architects designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Arkley?
About 74 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 37 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near The Arkley?
North Melbourne Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is New Quay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Arkley?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 6 (DZ6).
Does The Arkley have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS434030 has 192 lots.
Has any work been done on The Arkley recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for The Arkley since 2001. The most recent was in May 2020.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arkley | Mixed use | — | 22 | 2001 |
| The Nolan | Mixed use | 64 m | 24 | 2004 |
| Quest Newquay | Residential | 75 m | 18 | 2017 |
| The Palladio | Mixed use | 82 m | 24 | 2002 |
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 © Google Maps.