🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2005

The Conder

2-16 Newquay Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 75 m tall Β· #36 in Docklands
  • 22 floors
  • 199 homes
  • 5 businesses
  • 275 car spaces

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

Built in 7 mths

  1. Jun 2005Construction started
  2. 2006Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

12 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About The Conder

The Conder is a 22-floor apartment tower with 199 homes in Docklands, standing 75 m to its roof. Developed by MAB Corporation and designed by Plus Architecture, it was started in 2004 and completed in 2005.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2005
Construction started
2004 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
75 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#36 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
22
Footprint
3,904 mΒ²
Homes
199
Architect
Plus Architecture
Businesses
5
Car spaces
275
Strata plan
PS511424 Β· 219 lots
Planning zone
DZ6
Permits on record
12

Score cards

πŸš† Transport6/10

North Melbourne Railway Station 9 min walk Β· 4 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

15 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

128 street trees within 150 m Β· park 400 m away

✨ Activity3/10

5,167 people pass daily nearby Β· 4 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 Conder.

πŸš— 275 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 Conder.

πŸ—DeveloperMAB Corporation2004–2005verified2004-2005 Β· Developer of NewQuay and The ConderSource: CTBUH Skyscraper Center β†—
πŸ“ArchitectPlus Architecture2004–2005verified2004-2005Source: CTBUH Skyscraper Center β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerHassell2004–2005reported2004-2005Source: MAB Corporation β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†North Melbourne Railway Station
Train station
9 min Β· 713 m
πŸš†North Melbourne Station
Train station
9 min Β· 716 m
πŸš‹Central Pier/Harbour Esp #D2
Tram stop
1 min Β· 91 m
πŸš‹NewQuay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10
Tram stop
3 min Β· 206 m
πŸš‹Docklands Stadium/La Trobe St #D1
Tram stop
3 min Β· 239 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

15β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 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 The Conder

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

Catering Project Melbourne

Catering Services

Docklands Lotus Restaurant

Cafes and Restaurants

Newquay Buffet and Bar

Cafes and Restaurants

Smart Business Advisors Pty Ltd

Accounting Services

Yervant Photography International

Professional Photographic Services

Looking for space in The Conder?

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 The Conder: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: Lot 13R - Shop Fitout (Le Brows)
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Lot 1001 - Change of Use: Class 9b Education Facility
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $8k of new works
Largest: Install new exit & emergency lighting as shown on plan, alarms & lighting to cool rooms - Lotus Restaurant
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $221k of new works
Largest: Alteration to restaurant (Shops 5R & 6R)
2 Oct 2012πŸ“°
News
Conder tower goes green with LED lighting in common areas
Docklands News reported that The Conder had installed LED lights in all common areas, including the foyer, lifts, corridors and gym, and described it as believed to be the first apartment building in Docklands to go green in this way.
2012πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 22 floors
Name recorded: The Conder
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $120k of new works
Largest: Level 4 pavillion addition at Level 4, 2 Newquay Promenade, Docklands
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $180k of new works
Largest: FITOUT TO A SHOP - OUTBACK JACKS BAR & GRILL
2008πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Alterations to shop (restaurant), Lot 7R-8R.
2006πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
The Conder completed: 22 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Feb 2006πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2006πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $865k of new works
Largest: Stage 1:Internal restaurant fitout Tenancies 40-43
Jun 2005πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
28 Jan 2005πŸ“°
News
MAB releases Conder tower details ahead of August 2005 settlement
MAB Corporation's January 2005 release described The Conder as a 200-apartment tower with Plus Architecture as architect and Hassell as interior designer, due for completion for settlement in August 2005.
2005πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 22 floors
Name recorded: THE CONDER
2005πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $62.8m of new works
Largest: New 22 storey building, comprising ground floor retail and car park, 3 podium levels of apartments, 4 podium levels car parking together wit
2003πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 6 (DZ6)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO54Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO54-A2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO7Planning control
PO10Parking 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
PS511424
Lots on the plan
219
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
12
Estimated cost of works
About $64.3m
2005New works by year (estimated)2024

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

2003Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2005Residential Apartment Β· 22 floors Β· "THE CONDER"
2012Residential Apartment Β· 22 floors Β· "The Conder"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Conder residential or commercial?

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

When was The Conder built?

The Conder was completed in 2005.

How many floors does The Conder have?

The Conder has 22 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in The Conder?

The Conder has 199 homes. The national address file lists 208 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does The Conder have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 275 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near The Conder?

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 Conder?

The latest council census counted 5 businesses in The Conder, including Catering Project Melbourne, Docklands Lotus Restaurant and Newquay Buffet and Bar.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Conder?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 2-16 Newquay Promenade on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in The Conder?

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

Who designed and built The Conder?

MAB Corporation developed The Conder and Plus Architecture designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is The Conder?

About 75 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 36 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near The Conder?

North Melbourne Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 9 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Central Pier/Harbour Esp #D2, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for The Conder?

The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 6 (DZ6).

Does The Conder have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS511424 has 219 lots.

Has any work been done on The Conder recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for The Conder since 2005. The most recent was in December 2022.

Compare with nearby buildings

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The ConderMixed useβ€”222005
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Harbour One ApartmentsMixed use132 m232011
17-31 Digital DriveMixed use138 m35β€”
Digital Harbour at ComtechportMixed use138 m20β€”

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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