The Nolan
37-43 Caravel Lane, Docklands VIC 3008
- 82 m tall · #29 in Docklands
- 24 floors
- 204 homes
- 7 businesses
- 250 car spaces
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
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| Rent | — | 1-bed median $600/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
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22 years standing
Built in 1 yr 11 mths
- Feb 2002Construction started
- 2004Completed
- TodayStill standing
12 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About The Nolan
The Nolan is a 24-storey apartment tower in Docklands with 204 homes and a roof height of 82 m. It was completed in 2003, and its architects were Fender Katsalidis and SJB Architects.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2003
- Height
- 82 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#29 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 24
- Footprint
- 4,262 m²
- Homes
- 204
- Architect
- Fender Katsalidis Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 7
- Car spaces
- 250
- Strata plan
- PS449343 · 185 lots
- Planning zone
- DZ6
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
North Melbourne Station 10 min walk · 4 tram stops within 400 m
19 cafés, 5 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
196 street trees within 150 m · park 110 m away
3,007 people pass daily nearby · 20 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 Nolan.
🚗 250 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.2 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 Nolan.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station10 min · 829 m
Train station10 min · 833 m
Tram stop2 min · 129 m
Tram stop2 min · 181 m
Tram stop2 min · 190 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 Nolan
7 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Barber of Docklands
Brotherhood Cafe
LUNA Massage Therapies
New Quay Asian Grocery
Serviced Apartments
Steakhouse Grill 66
Thirsty Camel
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Nolan: 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-A2Design 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
- PS449343
- Lots on the plan
- 185
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $67.1m
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 Nolan in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Nolan residential or commercial?
The Nolan mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Nolan built?
The Nolan was completed in 2003.
How many floors does The Nolan have?
The Nolan has 24 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Nolan?
The Nolan has 204 homes. The national address file lists 180 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The Nolan have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 250 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near The Nolan?
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 Nolan?
The latest council census counted 7 businesses in The Nolan, including Barber of Docklands, Brotherhood Cafe and LUNA Massage Therapies.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Nolan?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 37-43 Caravel Lane on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Nolan?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Nolan?
SJB Architects designed The Nolan. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Nolan?
About 82 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 29 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near The Nolan?
North Melbourne Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is New Quay Prom/Docklands Dr #D10, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Nolan?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 6 (DZ6).
Does The Nolan have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS449343 has 185 lots.
Has any work been done on The Nolan recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for The Nolan since 2002. The most recent was in April 2017.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nolan | Mixed use | — | 24 | 2003 |
| The Arkley | Mixed use | 64 m | 22 | 2001 |
| Aquavista | Commercial | 83 m | 16 | 2007 |
| Quest Newquay | Residential | 102 m | 18 | 2017 |
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.