🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2006

Dock 5

41-55 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 96 m tall Β· #22 in Docklands
  • 30 floors
  • 144 homes
  • 4 businesses
  • 254 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $585,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $600/wk
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19 years standing

Built in 2 yrs 5 mths

  1. Aug 2004Construction started
  2. 2007Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

19 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Dock 5

Dock 5 is an apartment tower in Docklands with 144 homes across 30 floors above ground, standing 96 m to the top. Lend Lease developed it and also built it, with John Wardle Architects as the architect, and it was completed in 2006.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2006
Height
96 m
#22 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
30
Footprint
3,289 mΒ²
Homes
144
Architect
John Wardle Architects
Builder
Lend Lease Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
4
Car spaces
254
Strata plan
PS509872 Β· 125 lots
Planning zone
DZ2
Permits on record
19

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

Southern Cross Station 9 min walk Β· 3 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities8/10

25 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery10/10

227 street trees within 150 m Β· park 165 m away

✨ Activity5/10

1,687 people pass daily nearby Β· 14 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 Dock 5.

πŸš— 254 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.8 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 Dock 5.

πŸ—DeveloperLend Lease2001–2006verified2001-2006 Β· Project developer for Victoria Harbour residential towerSource: Financial Review (reproduced on JC Street Real Estate blog) β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderLend Lease2001–2006reported2001-2006 Β· Main contractor, described as a Lend Lease constructionSource: Dock 5 website β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerKingston Management GroupreportedCurrent Β· Named in the Dock 5 website header onlySource: Dock 5 website β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
9 min Β· 718 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
11 min Β· 866 m
πŸš‹Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18
Tram stop
2 min Β· 177 m
πŸš‹Collins Landing/Collins St #D17
Tram stop
4 min Β· 306 m
πŸš‹Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3
Tram stop
4 min Β· 337 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

25β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 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 Dock 5

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

Allure Ink X Lashed By Ms Jen

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

Dock 5 Building Management

Real Estate Services

Grand Millennium Massage

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

Melbourne Private Apartments

Real Estate Services

Looking for space in Dock 5?

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 Dock 5: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Carpet Replacement Level 4 to 30
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $111k of new works
Largest: Carpet replacement to common areas on level 4 to 30.
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $10k of new works
Largest: Shop 1, Dock 5 - Fitout to an existing retail tenancy
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $297k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to an existing apartment
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Relocation & Additional Exit Signs to Ground Floor Foyer & Carpark
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $75k of new works
Largest: Internal shop fit-out (Shop 1, 111 Merchant St Docklands)
2010πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $787k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to apartment - 284
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $180k of new works
Largest: Internal shop fitout- Vin Tam Bakery
2008πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $120k of new works
Largest: Variation 1: Change of builder
2007πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Dock 5 completed: 30 floors
Derived from Dock 5 website
Apr 2007πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2007πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 31 floors
Name recorded: Dock 5
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $155k of new works
Largest: Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 7: structural works to levels 7, 26 to 31 and all horizontal element
2005πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits
Largest: Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 6: architectural works
2005πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
Aug 2004πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2004πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $51.2m of new works
Largest: Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 3a: levels 2 - 6 tower floors and precast walls and columns up to l
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Miscellaneous works (other than common types) Construction of temporary fencing, timber hoarding, stair & handrails. Ground Floor.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (DZ2)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO50Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO50-A5Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO3Planning control
PO6Parking 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

Plan of subdivision
PS509872
Lots on the plan
125
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
19
Estimated cost of works
About $53.0m
2003New works by year (estimated)2022

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

2005Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2007Residential Apartment Β· 31 floors Β· "Dock 5"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

Community

What people say about Dock 5 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dock 5 residential or commercial?

Dock 5 mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Dock 5 built?

Dock 5 was completed in 2006.

How many floors does Dock 5 have?

Dock 5 has 30 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Dock 5?

Dock 5 has 144 homes. The national address file lists 125 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Dock 5 have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 254 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Dock 5?

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 Dock 5?

The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Dock 5, including Allure Ink X Lashed By Ms Jen, Dock 5 Building Management and Grand Millennium Massage.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Dock 5?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 41-55 Victoria Harbour Promenade on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Dock 5?

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

Who designed and built Dock 5?

Lend Lease developed Dock 5, John Wardle Architects designed it and Lend Lease built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Dock 5?

About 96 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 22 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Dock 5?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 9 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Dock 5?

The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 2 (DZ2).

Does Dock 5 have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS509872 has 125 lots.

Has any work been done on Dock 5 recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 19 building permits for Dock 5 since 2003. The most recent was in September 2022.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Dock 5Mixed useβ€”302006
Convesso ConcavoMixed use85 m332012
EricssonCommercial87 m102008
East TowerMixed use141 m412016
ConcavoMixed use159 m312016

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 Β© Google Maps.

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