🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2012

Convesso Concavo

2-14 Waterside Place, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 102 m tall Β· #17 in Docklands
  • 32 floors
  • 220 homes
  • 5 businesses
  • 335 car spaces

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

Built in 1 yr 7 mths

  1. Jun 2010Construction started
  2. 2012Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

9 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Convesso Concavo

Convesso Concavo is a 32-storey apartment tower in Docklands, with around 220 homes and a roof height of 102 m. Developed by Lend Lease and designed by Bates Smart, it was completed in 2012, and Lend Lease also built it.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2012
Height
100 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#17 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
32
Footprint
3,764 mΒ²
Homes
220
Architect
Bates Smart
Builder
Lend Lease Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
5
Car spaces
335
Strata plan
PS615760 Β· 222 lots
Planning zone
DZ2
Permits on record
9

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

Southern Cross Station 10 min walk Β· 2 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

22 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery10/10

221 street trees within 150 m Β· park 108 m away

✨ Activity5/10

1,687 people pass daily nearby Β· 14 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 bed5726% of 220
2 bed9744% of 220
3+ bed6630% of 220

πŸš— 335 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.5 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 Convesso Concavo.

πŸ—DeveloperLend Lease2011–2015verified2011-2015 Β· Developer of the Convesso Concavo twin towersSource: apartments.com.au (Urban.com.au syndication) β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderLend Lease2012–2015reported2012-2015 Β· Builder of both towersSource: The Fifth Estate β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBates SmartverifiedDesign architect for both towersSource: The Fifth Estate β†—
βš™οΈServices engineerJJAreportedBuilding services engineersSource: The Fifth Estate β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
10 min Β· 797 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
12 min Β· 941 m
πŸš‹Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18
Tram stop
1 min Β· 108 m
πŸš‹Collins Landing/Collins St #D17
Tram stop
4 min Β· 325 m
πŸš‹Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3
Tram stop
5 min Β· 422 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

22β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
6πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 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 Convesso Concavo

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

Dockland Cellars

Liquor Retailing

Golden Express Supermarket

Supermarket and Grocery Stores

Melbourne Boat Sales

Marine Equipment Retailing

Ozone Clean Laundrettes

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services

@ Relax Station

Other Allied Health Services

Looking for space in Convesso 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 Convesso Concavo: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $7k of new works
Largest: Convesso and Concavo - Ground floor - Alterations to an existing apartment
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $203k of new works
Largest: Lot (868) - Tenancy fitout of Shop
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Lot 10, ground floor office - Change of Use to an Existing Retail Tenancy
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: 8-10 Waterside Place - Ground floor Fit out
2016πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 33 floors
Name recorded: Convesso Concavo
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Docklands Art Gallery - Internal alterations & additions
2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as parking - private covered, 33 floors
Name recorded: Convesso Concavo
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $65k of new works
Largest: Construction of a Internal alteration Retail 12
2012πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Convesso Concavo completed: 32 floors
Derived from Townly
28 Aug 2012πŸ“°
News
Convesso Concavo showcases green design and good architecture
The Fifth Estate described the $420 million twin-tower development, built by Lend Lease with Bates Smart as architects and JJA as building services engineers. It said Convesso was due for completion that year and Concavo in 2014.
2012πŸ› 
Works
4 certificates
Largest: Stage 3 - Precast panels and floor slab for levels 1-7.
2012πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 33 floors
5 Dec 2011πŸ“°
News
Lend Lease sells more than 100 apartments at Convesso Concavo in a month
Developer Lend Lease reported sales of more than 100 units in the Docklands project, mostly in the Concavo tower, which had launched in late October 2011. The article gave the planned total of 455 apartments across two towers and said Convesso was due for completion in mid-2012.
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Duplicate of BD-2010-1139/5
Jun 2010πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $143.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Pile caps and ground floor slabs.

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
222
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
9
Estimated cost of works
About $144.3m
2010New 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

2012Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 33 floors Β· "Convesso Concavo"
2014Parking - Private Covered Β· 33 floors Β· "Convesso Concavo"
2016Residential Apartment Β· 33 floors Β· "Convesso Concavo"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Convesso Concavo residential or commercial?

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

When was Convesso Concavo built?

Convesso Concavo was completed in 2012.

How many floors does Convesso Concavo have?

Convesso Concavo has 32 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Convesso Concavo?

Convesso Concavo has 220 homes. The national address file lists 222 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Convesso Concavo?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 57 1 bed, 97 2 bed and 66 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Convesso Concavo have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 335 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Convesso 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 Convesso Concavo?

The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Convesso Concavo, including Dockland Cellars, Golden Express Supermarket and Melbourne Boat Sales.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Convesso Concavo?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 2-14 Waterside Place on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Convesso Concavo?

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

Who designed and built Convesso Concavo?

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

How tall is Convesso Concavo?

About 102 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 17 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Convesso Concavo?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Convesso Concavo?

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

Does Convesso Concavo have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS615760 has 222 lots.

How many apartments did Lend Lease sell at Convesso Concavo in a month?

A news item dated 5 December 2011 said Lend Lease sold more than 100 apartments at Convesso Concavo in a month.

Has any work been done on Convesso Concavo recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Convesso Concavo since 2010. The most recent was in October 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Convesso ConcavoMixed useβ€”322012
ConcavoMixed use75 m312016
East TowerMixed use91 m412016
Dock 5Mixed use85 m312006
North TowerMixed use158 m312017

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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