Yarras Edge
50-56 Lorimer Street, Docklands VIC 3008
- 96 m tall · #21 in Docklands
- 32 floors
- 175 homes
- 4 businesses
- 250 car spaces
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23 years standing
- 2003Completed
- TodayStill standing
12 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Yarras Edge
Yarras Edge is a 32-floor apartment tower in Docklands with 175 homes. Developed by Mirvac and designed by HPA Architects, it was completed in 2002, after construction began in 2000.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2002
- Construction started
- 2000 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 96 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#21 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 32
- Footprint
- 3,095 m²
- Homes
- 175
- Architect
- HPA Architects
- Businesses
- 4
- Car spaces
- 250
- Strata plan
- PS428541 · 175 lots
- Planning zone
- DZ1
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 10 min walk · 2 tram stops within 400 m
8 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
74 street trees within 150 m · park 87 m away
6,534 people pass daily nearby · 12 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 Yarras Edge.
🚗 250 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.4 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 Yarras Edge.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station10 min · 760 m
Train station10 min · 800 m
Tram stop4 min · 324 m
Tram stop5 min · 398 m
Tram stop5 min · 414 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).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
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 Yarras Edge
4 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
CQ FLOORING PTY LTD
Hooks At The Yarra
IGA Express
Premier Yachting Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Yarras Edge: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO49Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO49-A3Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDPO2Planning controlLSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO11Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap 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
- PS428541
- Lots on the plan
- 175
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $2.0m
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 Yarras Edge in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yarras Edge residential or commercial?
Yarras Edge mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Yarras Edge built?
Yarras Edge was completed in 2002.
How many floors does Yarras Edge have?
Yarras Edge has 32 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Yarras Edge?
Yarras Edge has 175 homes. The national address file lists 176 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Yarras Edge 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 Yarras Edge?
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 Yarras Edge?
The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Yarras Edge, including CQ FLOORING PTY LTD, Hooks At The Yarra and IGA Express.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Yarras Edge?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 50-56 Lorimer Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Yarras Edge?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Yarras Edge?
Mirvac developed Yarras Edge and Ashton Raggatt McDougall designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Yarras Edge?
About 96 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 21 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near Yarras Edge?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Docklands Park/Harbour Esp #D4, about 4 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Yarras Edge?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 1 (DZ1).
Does Yarras Edge have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS428541 has 175 lots.
Has any work been done on Yarras Edge recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for Yarras Edge since 2004. The most recent was in February 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarras Edge | Mixed use | — | 32 | 2002 |
| Yarras Edge B3 | Residential | 117 m | 26 | 2003 |
| ANZ | Commercial | 329 m | 13 | 2009 |
| Collins Square Tower 5 | Commercial | 384 m | 32 | 2018 |
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.