The Quays
231-245 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC 3008
- 104 m tall · #15 in Docklands
- 32 floors
- 521 homes
- 96 serviced apartments
- 4 businesses
- 544 car spaces
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12 years standing
Built in 4 mths
- Oct 2013Construction started
- By Feb 2014Completed
- TodayStill standing
1 building permit · 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About The Quays
The Quays is a 32-storey apartment tower in Docklands with around 521 homes. Developed by MAB Corporation, designed by McBride Charles Ryan and built by Brookfield Multiplex, it was completed in 2014.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2014
- Height
- 102 m
#15 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 32
- Footprint
- 5,195 m²
- Homes
- 521 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- McBride Charles Ryan
- Builder
- Brookfield Multiplex
- Serviced apartments
- 96
- Businesses
- 4
- Car spaces
- 544
- Strata plan
- PS641022 · 522 lots
- Planning zone
- DZ6
- Permits on record
- 1
Score cards
North Melbourne Railway Station 8 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
16 cafés, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
151 street trees within 150 m · park 360 m away
4,299 people pass daily nearby · 5 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 Quays.
🚗 544 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1 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 Quays.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station8 min · 667 m
Train station8 min · 669 m
Tram stop2 min · 137 m
Tram stop2 min · 163 m
Tram stop3 min · 216 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 Quays
4 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Alpha Flooring Group Pty Ltd
Capri Cafe & Lounge
Laurel Beauty And Spa
The Sebel Melbourne Docklands
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Quays: 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-A5Design 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
- PS641022
- Lots on the plan
- 522
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 1
- Estimated cost of works
- About $4.8m
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 Quays in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Quays residential or commercial?
The Quays mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Quays built?
The Quays was completed in 2014.
How many floors does The Quays have?
The Quays has 32 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Quays?
The Quays has 521 homes. The national address file lists 537 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The Quays have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 544 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
Does The Quays have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 96 serviced apartments at The Quays.
What do apartments cost near The Quays?
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 Quays?
The latest council census counted 4 businesses in The Quays, including Alpha Flooring Group Pty Ltd, Capri Cafe & Lounge and Laurel Beauty And Spa.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Quays?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 231-245 Harbour Esplanade on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Quays?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Quays?
MAB Corporation developed The Quays, McBride Charles Ryan designed it and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Quays?
About 104 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 15 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near The Quays?
North Melbourne Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 8 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is NewQuay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Quays?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 6 (DZ6).
Does The Quays have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS641022 has 522 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Was The Quays MAB's last high-rise in Docklands?
MAB launched The Quays in March 2011 as its final Docklands high-rise.
How well did The Quays apartments sell?
About two-thirds of the apartments had sold after the first year.
Has any work been done on The Quays recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 1 building permit for The Quays since 2014. The most recent was in September 2014.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quays | Mixed use | — | 32 | 2014 |
| Harbour One Apartments | Mixed use | 61 m | 23 | 2011 |
| The Conder | Mixed use | 72 m | 22 | 2005 |
| The Palladio | Mixed use | 116 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.