| Construction started | Oct 2013 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Oct 2013 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | By Feb 2014 | The Quays completed: 32 floors |
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.
| 02 Sept 2014 | Lot S11 No. T4, Proposed Cafe Fit-Out to an Existing Restaurant Building. | $352k |
| 18 Oct 2013 | Stage 1 - Early works to underside of ground slab. | $4.5m |
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.
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.
