That's Built · Building report
District Living
24 Little Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use ·
—height
23floors
—completed
299homes
0permits
Development milestones
| Planning application | 2023 | Planning application TPM-2023-13/A lodged |
| Approved | Approved | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
Building team
- Developer
- AsheMorgan
- Architect
- Warren and Mahoney Architects
- Builder
- Kapitol Group
- Co-owner or investor
- Haseko Corporation
- Co-owner or investor
- Mizuho Leasing
- Co-owner or investor
- Marubeni Corporation
Planning & subdivision
- Zone
- DZ6
- Overlays
- DDO12, DDO54, DDO54-A1, DPO7, PO10
- Scores
- 🚆 6 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 3
Timeline
11 Dec 2025Sod 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.
28 Oct 2025AsheMorgan 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 2024Victorian 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.
10 Apr 2024City 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.
2023Planning application TPM-2023-13/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
25 Jul 2023AsheMorgan 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.
ApprovedPlanning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Building permits and certificates (0)
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.
Questions and answers
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.
Sources: 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.
