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The Conder

2-16 Newquay Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
75 mheight
22floors
2005completed
199homes
12permits

Development milestones

Construction startedJun 2005First major construction permit issued
First occupantsFeb 2006First occupancy permit issued
Completed2006The Conder completed: 22 floors

Building team

Developer
MAB Corporation
Architect
Plus Architecture
Interior designer
Hassell

Planning & subdivision

Zone
DZ6
Overlays
DDO12, DDO54, DDO54-A2, DPO7, PO10
Strata plan
PS511424 · 219 lots
Scores
🚆 6 · ☕ 5 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 3

Timeline

20241 certificate · about $25k of new works
Largest: Lot 13R - Shop Fitout (Le Brows)
20221 building permit · about $20k of new works
Largest: Lot 1001 - Change of Use: Class 9b Education Facility
20181 building permit · about $8k of new works
Largest: Install new exit & emergency lighting as shown on plan, alarms & lighting to cool rooms - Lotus Restaurant
20151 building permit and 1 certificate · about $221k of new works
Largest: Alteration to restaurant (Shops 5R & 6R)
2 Oct 2012Conder 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.
2012Council census records it as residential apartment, 22 floors
Name recorded: The Conder
20122 building permits · about $120k of new works
Largest: Level 4 pavillion addition at Level 4, 2 Newquay Promenade, Docklands
20101 building permit · about $180k of new works
Largest: FITOUT TO A SHOP - OUTBACK JACKS BAR & GRILL
20082 certificates · about $50k of new works
Largest: Alterations to shop (restaurant), Lot 7R-8R.
2006The Conder completed: 22 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Feb 2006First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20063 building permits and 1 certificate · about $865k of new works
Largest: Stage 1:Internal restaurant fitout Tenancies 40-43
Jun 2005First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
28 Jan 2005MAB 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.
2005Council census records it as residential apartment, 22 floors
Name recorded: THE CONDER
20053 building permits and 2 certificates · 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
2003First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors

Building permits and certificates (19)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

01 Nov 2024Lot 13R - Shop Fitout (Le Brows)$25k
21 Dec 2022Lot 1001 - Change of Use: Class 9b Education Facility$20k
18 Jan 2018Install new exit & emergency lighting as shown on plan, alarms & lighting to cool rooms - Lotus Restaurant$8k
14 July 2015Installation of New ASE (Code Red) Monitoring System$1k
29 Jan 2015Alteration to restaurant (Shops 5R & 6R)$220k
23 Nov 2012Installation of new hot water reticulation service All Levels$20k
14 Sept 2012Level 4 pavillion addition at Level 4, 2 Newquay Promenade, Docklands$100k
04 Oct 2010FITOUT TO A SHOP - OUTBACK JACKS BAR & GRILL$180k
27 Aug 2008Proposed tenancy fitout of shop/Real Impact Health Solutions$50k
06 Apr 2008Alterations to shop (restaurant), Lot 7R-8R.$80k
15 Aug 2006alterations Unit 1501$150k
14 July 2006Extension to Awning-Ground Floor$15k
27 Feb 2006Stage 1:Internal restaurant fitout Tenancies 40-43$700k
23 Feb 2006Stage 2 - Shopfront entry alterations and installation of new fire hydrant and fire hose reel; Proposed restaurant and bar at tenancies 40-43 ground floor$5k
05 Oct 2005New 22 storey building, comprising ground floor retail and car park, 3 podium levels of apartments, 4 podium levels car parking, together with 16 tower levels of apartments: Stage 2 - Balance of building works, Stage 2:V2 Revised layout to show room to smaller tenancies 9RA, B, C, D & E$250k
28 Sept 2005Internal restaurant fitout Shop 5$80k
01 Sept 2005restaurant fitout$156k
04 July 2005New 22 storey building, comprising ground floor retail and car park, 3 podium levels of apartments, 4 podium levels car parking together with 16 tower levels of apartments: Stage 2 Amendment - Revised internal layout to apartment 1501/07 - base walls and services only - no fitout$65k
30 June 2005New 22 storey building, comprising ground floor retail and car park, 3 podium levels of apartments, 4 podium levels car parking together with 16 tower levels of apartments: Stage 2 - Balance of building works$62.6m

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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