🏠 ResidentialResidential ApartmentCompleted 2017

Banksia New Quay

2 Glenti Place, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 66 m tall · #48 in Docklands
  • 18 floors
  • 108 homes

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Buy—Unit median $585,000
Rent—1-bed median $600/wk

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9 years standing

  1. 2017Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

5 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Banksia New Quay

Banksia New Quay is an apartment tower of 18 floors above ground, with 108 homes, in Docklands. Developed by MAB Corporation and designed by McBride Charles Ryan, with Hickory as builder, it was completed in 2017 after construction began in 2016. The building stands 69 metres to the top.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏠 Residential
Completed
2017
Construction started
2016 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
69 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
66 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#48 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
18
Footprint
1,098 m²
Homes
108
Architect
McBride Charles Ryan
Builder
Hickory
Car spaces
—
Strata plan
PS734616 · 109 lots
Planning zone
PPRZ
Permits on record
5

Score cards

🚆 Transport5/10

North Melbourne Station 11 min walk · 3 tram stops within 400 m

☕ Everyday amenities6/10

32 cafés, 5 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery10/10

200 street trees within 150 m · park 0 m away

✨ Activity6/10

3,007 people pass daily nearby · 19 licensed venues within 200 m

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

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Banksia New Quay.

👷BuilderHickory2016–2017verified2016-2017 · Site works and park landscapingSource: Hickory ↗
🏗DeveloperMAB Corporation2015–2018verified2015-2018 · Developer of Banksia within the NewQuay precinctSource: Hickory ↗
📐ArchitectMcBride Charles Ryan2015–2017verified2015-2017 · Architect, principal architectSource: Hickory ↗
🧮Structural engineerWebber DesignreportedSource: Hickory ↗
⚙️Services engineerIrwin ConsultreportedCivil and services engineerSource: Hickory ↗
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

🚆North Melbourne Station
Train station
11 min · 891 m
🚆North Melbourne Railway Station
Train station
11 min · 897 m
🚋Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11
Tram stop
1 min · 88 m
🚋New Quay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10
Tram stop
3 min · 206 m
🚋NewQuay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10
Tram stop
4 min · 295 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

32☕ Cafés & eateries
5🛒 Grocers
2🏋️ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
0💊 Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
1🍷 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 · -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, © 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.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Banksia New Quay: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2020🔄
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 19 floors
Name recorded: Banksia New Quay
10 Jun 2018📰
News
Banksia wins three design awards
MAB Corporation said Banksia had won three design awards, including a Good Design Awards 2018 winner in the architectural design category and two Melbourne Design Awards gold medals in residential architecture and interior design.
2018🔄
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 19 floors
Name recorded: Banksia New Quay
2018🛠
Works
1 building permit · about $555k of new works
Largest: Display Escala Suite Fitout
2017🎉
Milestone · Completed
Banksia New Quay completed: 18 floors
Derived from Hickory
2017🛠
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate · about $402k of new works
Largest: Tenancy NC G06 - Fit out for shop (Valley Girl)
26 Aug 2015📰
News
Banksia sales reported 65 per cent sold weeks after launch
The Urban Developer reported that Banksia was 65 per cent sold just weeks after its retail launch, with sales totalling $80 million. The article describes the tower as part of the $140 million NewQuay project developed by MAB Corporation.
Covered by 2 outlets
2012🔄
Use change
Council census records it as entertainment/recreation - indoor, 1 floors
Name recorded: Waterfront City Pavilion
2009🛠
Works
1 building permit · about $48k of new works
Largest: Shop fitout Tenancy NC G13A
2009📋
First census
First council census entry: entertainment/recreation - indoor, 1 floors
2008🛠
Works
1 building permit · about $70k of new works
Largest: Retail fitout works - Ghan Rugs, Tenancy SE G03A/3B Waterfront City Docklands

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZonePUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION ZONE (PPRZ)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO54Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO54-A3Design 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, © 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
PS734616
Lots on the plan
109
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
5
Estimated cost of works
About $1.1m
2008New works by year (estimated)2018

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

2009Entertainment/Recreation - Indoor · 1 floors · "Waterfront City Piazza & Pavilion"
2012Entertainment/Recreation - Indoor · 1 floors · "Waterfront City Pavilion"
2018Unoccupied - Under Construction · 19 floors · "Banksia New Quay"
2020Residential Apartment · 19 floors · "Banksia New Quay"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banksia New Quay residential or commercial?

Banksia New Quay is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Banksia New Quay built?

Banksia New Quay was completed in 2017.

How many floors does Banksia New Quay have?

Banksia New Quay has 18 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Banksia New Quay?

Banksia New Quay has 108 homes. The national address file lists 115 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near Banksia New Quay?

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.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Banksia New Quay?

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

Who designed and built Banksia New Quay?

MAB Corporation developed Banksia New Quay, McBride Charles Ryan designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Banksia New Quay?

About 66 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 48 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Banksia New Quay?

North Melbourne Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Banksia New Quay?

The site is in the Public Park And Recreation Zone (PPRZ).

Does Banksia New Quay have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS734616 has 109 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Did Banksia New Quay win any design awards?

Yes. In June 2018 Banksia won three design awards.

Did the apartments at Banksia New Quay sell quickly?

News from August 2015 said Banksia was 65 per cent sold weeks after launch.

Has any work been done on Banksia New Quay recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 5 building permits for Banksia New Quay since 2008. The most recent was in January 2018.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Banksia New QuayResidential—182017
AquavistaCommercial143 m162007
Docklands MarriottMixed use163 m202020
The NolanMixed use144 m242004

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 residential dwellings (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.

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