| Construction started | Aug 2004 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Apr 2007 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2007 | Dock 5 completed: 30 floors |
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.
| 20 Sept 2022 | Carpet Replacement Level 4 to 30 | $111k |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Carpet replacement to common areas on level 4 to 30. | $111k |
| 05 Mar 2018 | Shop 1, Dock 5 - Fitout to an existing retail tenancy | $10k |
| 18 Sept 2014 | Internal alterations to an existing apartment | $297k |
| 07 Aug 2013 | Relocation & Additional Exit Signs to Ground Floor Foyer & Carpark | $1k |
| 18 May 2011 | Internal shop fit-out (Shop 1, 111 Merchant St Docklands) | $75k |
| 25 Aug 2010 | Internal alterations to apartment - 284 | $637k |
| 12 Aug 2010 | Internal shop fitout- Vin Tam Bakery | $150k |
| 01 July 2009 | Internal shop fitout- Vin Tam Bakery | $180k |
| 15 June 2009 | Internal shop fitout- Vin Tam Bakery | $180k |
| 18 June 2008 | Variation 1: Change of builder | $120k |
| 21 May 2008 | fitout to shop 13 - Shinsei Fish & Sushi | $120k |
| 10 Dec 2007 | Shop 6 fit-out. | $60k |
| 24 Aug 2007 | Internal alterations to an existing dwelling, Apartment 284, Dock 5. | $95k |
| 05 Apr 2007 | Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 7: structural works to levels 7, 26 to 31 and all horizontal elements | $14.1m |
| 28 Apr 2005 | Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 6: architectural works | $51.2m |
| 11 Apr 2005 | Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 5 - amendment of building permit - new mechanical engineer | $16.9m |
| 07 Apr 2005 | Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 4 - building services | $16.9m |
| 04 Nov 2004 | Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 3a: levels 2 - 6 tower floors and precast walls and columns up to level 32 | $20.2m |
| 17 Aug 2004 | Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 2: ground slabs, general and retail only | $1.7m |
| 11 Aug 2004 | Construction of a new building, apartments, retail and car park. Stage 1: piling and pile caps | $3.7m |
| 06 Feb 2003 | Miscellaneous works (other than common types) Construction of temporary fencing, timber hoarding, stair & handrails. Ground Floor. | $20k |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
