That's Built · Building report
24 Little Docklands Drive
24 Little Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use ·
—height
23floors
—completed
626homes
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
- Marubeni Corporation
- Co-owner or investor
- Haseko
- Co-owner or investor
- Mizuho Leasing
Planning & subdivision
- Zone
- DZ6
- Overlays
- DDO12, DDO54, DDO54-A1, DPO7, PO10
- Strata plan
- PS801145 · 1 lots
- Scores
- 🚆 6 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 3
Timeline
20 Jan 2026Construction under way on $600m Docklands build-to-rent precinct
The Urban Developer reported that construction has begun on the $600-million District Living Docklands build-to-rent development, being built by Kapitol.
11 Dec 2025Sod turned on $600m District Living precinct
A sod-turning marked the start of work on the $600 million District Living precinct, described as Australia's largest build-to-rent community, with Kapitol as builder and Warren and Mahoney as architect. The article gives the address as 10 Little Docklands Drive, which differs from the 24 address used elsewhere.
4 Nov 2025Marubeni, Haseko and Mizuho join AsheMorgan on Docklands build-to-rent precinct; Kapitol appointed builder
Japanese firm Marubeni Corporation joined AsheMorgan as a partner on the $600 million District Living precinct, with Haseko and Mizuho Leasing also named as investment partners. Kapitol was appointed as builder, with construction due to start the following month. The article says Development Victoria currently owns the land.
7 May 2024Victorian government approves District Living build-to-rent project
The Victorian Department of Transport and Planning cleared the build-to-rent project of more than 900 apartments at 24 Little Docklands Drive, with BuildAustralia citing approval from the planning minister. The Urban Developer reported the cost as $240 million, while BuildAustralia reported $700 million-plus.
10 Apr 2024Melbourne City Council endorses District Living plan with lower tower heights
Councillors on the Future Melbourne Committee unanimously voted at their meeting on 9 April 2024 not to object to the District Living proposal, subject to a condition that the building heights be reduced by two and three storeys.
2023Planning application TPM-2023-13/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
24 Jul 2023AsheMorgan files plans for Melbourne build-to-rent project in Docklands
AsheMorgan lodged plans for a build-to-rent development of more than 900 apartments across two buildings on a site at 24 Little Docklands Drive. The article describes the project as the largest of its kind planned for Melbourne at the time.
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 24 Little Docklands Drive residential or commercial?
24 Little Docklands Drive mixes homes and businesses under one roof.
How many floors does 24 Little Docklands Drive have?
24 Little Docklands Drive has 23 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in 24 Little Docklands Drive?
24 Little Docklands Drive has 626 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near 24 Little Docklands Drive?
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 24 Little Docklands Drive?
The latest council census counted 0 businesses in 24 Little Docklands Drive.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in 24 Little Docklands Drive?
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 24 Little Docklands Drive?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built 24 Little Docklands Drive?
AsheMorgan developed 24 Little Docklands Drive, Warren and Mahoney Architects designed it and Kapitol Group built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near 24 Little Docklands Drive?
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 24 Little Docklands Drive?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 6 (DZ6).
Does 24 Little Docklands Drive have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS801145 has 1 lot.
Did the plans change before approval?
Melbourne City Council endorsed the District Living plan in April 2024 with lower tower heights. The Victorian government approved the build-to-rent project in May 2024.
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.
