🏬 Mixed use

District Living

24 Little Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 23 floors
  • 299 homes

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Buyβ€”Unit median $585,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $600/wk
Lease spaceβ€”β€”

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Under construction

  1. 2023Planning application
  2. TodayIn progress

5 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About District Living

District Living is a build-to-rent precinct on Little Docklands Drive in Docklands, with 626 homes across 18 floors above ground. It is under construction and not yet finished, with Kapitol Group as builder. AsheMorgan is developing it, Warren and Mahoney Architects designed it, and construction started in 2025.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
β€”
Construction started
2025
Height
β€”
Floors
23
Footprint
2,846 mΒ²
Homes
299 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Warren & Mahoney Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Builder
Kapitol
Businesses
0
Car spaces
β€”
Planning zone
DZ6
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport6/10

North Melbourne Station 7 min walk Β· 3 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

29 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

70 street trees within 150 m Β· park 282 m away

✨ Activity3/10

9 licensed venues within 200 m

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

Apartments

Plans for this address

626 homes in a development under construction. Plans can change.

Studio11719% of 626
1 bed22636% of 626
2 bed22235% of 626
3+ bed6110% of 626

πŸš— The council hasn't recorded residential parking here, which doesn't mean there isn't any.

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 District Living.

πŸ—DeveloperAsheMorgan2023–reported2023- Β· Lead developer of the build-to-rent projectSource: The Urban Developer β†—
πŸ“ArchitectWarren and Mahoney Architects2023–reported2023- Β· Architect of the two-tower schemeSource: The Urban Developer β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderKapitol Group2025–verified2025-Source: The Urban Developer β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorHaseko Corporation2025–reportedCurrent Β· 2025- Β· Japanese investment partner in the projectSource: AsheMorgan β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorMizuho Leasing2025–reportedCurrent Β· 2025- Β· Japanese investment partner in the projectSource: AsheMorgan β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorMarubeni Corporation2025–reportedCurrent Β· 2025- Β· Japanese investment partner in the projectSource: AsheMorgan β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†North Melbourne Station
Train station
7 min Β· 536 m
πŸš†North Melbourne Railway Station
Train station
7 min Β· 544 m
πŸš‹NewQuay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10
Tram stop
2 min Β· 198 m
πŸš‹New Quay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10
Tram stop
2 min Β· 200 m
πŸš‹Waterfront City/Docklands Dr #D11
Tram stop
3 min Β· 279 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

29β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š 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 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 District Living

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

Looking for space in District Living?

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 District Living: listings, news, works, planning and history.

11 Dec 2025πŸ“°
News
Sod turned on $600 million District Living build-to-rent precinct; construction under way with Kapitol
Developer AsheMorgan and builder Kapitol marked the sod-turning on 11 December 2025 for the $600 million District Living precinct, with 626 apartments in Stage One. Docklands News reported the start, and The Urban Developer reported in January 2026 that Kapitol had begun construction the previous month; one report lists the site as 10 Little Docklands Drive.
Covered by 2 outlets
28 Oct 2025πŸ“°
News
AsheMorgan forms partnership with Marubeni, Haseko and Mizuho Leasing for District Living
AsheMorgan announced a partnership with Marubeni Corporation, Haseko Corporation and Mizuho Leasing to deliver the District Living build-to-rent precinct, with completion of Stage One targeted for 2027.
7 May 2024πŸ“°
News
Victorian government approves $240 million build-to-rent project at Little Docklands Drive
The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning cleared the $240 million project for the 9,643 square metre site at 24 Little Docklands Drive, after the City of Melbourne's committee had backed it in early April 2024. The Urban Developer and Urban Living both reported the approval.
Covered by 2 outlets
10 Apr 2024πŸ“°
News
City of Melbourne planning committee does not object to two-tower Docklands BTR scheme, subject to height conditions
The City of Melbourne's Future Melbourne Committee voted unanimously to tell the Victorian planning minister it did not object to the 23- and 18-storey scheme, subject to conditions reducing the building heights by two and three storeys to protect sunlight at Docklands Primary School. Both towers exceed the height limits in the council development plan.
Covered by 2 outlets
2023πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2023-13/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
25 Jul 2023πŸ“°
News
AsheMorgan lodges application for build-to-rent scheme of more than 900 units at Little Docklands Drive
AsheMorgan lodged a planning application for a build-to-rent development of more than 900 rental apartments across two towers on a one-hectare car park site at 24 Little Docklands Drive, according to Urban Living.
Approvedβœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

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-A1Design 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

Building permits on record
0

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Frequently asked questions

Is District Living residential or commercial?

District Living mixes homes and businesses under one roof.

How many floors does District Living have?

District Living has 23 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in District Living?

District Living has 299 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near District Living?

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 District Living?

The latest council census counted 0 businesses in District Living.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in District Living?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 24 Little Docklands Drive on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in District Living?

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

Who designed and built District Living?

AsheMorgan developed District Living, Warren and Mahoney Architects designed it and Kapitol Group built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near District Living?

North Melbourne Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is NewQuay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for District Living?

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

What is the cost of District Living?

Construction was under way in December 2025 on a $600 million build-to-rent precinct. In May 2024 the Victorian government approved a $240 million build-to-rent project at Little Docklands Drive.

Who are the partners behind District Living?

In October 2025, AsheMorgan formed a partnership with Marubeni, Haseko and Mizuho Leasing for District Living.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
District LivingMixed useβ€”23
24 Little Docklands DriveMixed use0 m19β€”
Docklands MarriottMixed use199 m202020
The District DocklandsResidential203 m25β€”

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: 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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