🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2012

Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower

673-675 La Trobe Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 21 floors
  • 312 homes
  • 9 businesses
  • 147 car spaces

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

  1. 2012Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

28 building permits Β· 7 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower

Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower is a 21-storey apartment tower in Docklands, Melbourne, part of the wider Lacrosse Docklands precinct. Pan Urban developed it, Elenberg Fraser designed it and LU Simon Builders built it, with Charter Hall also named as a developer. It was completed in 2012.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2012 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
21
Footprint
4,823 mΒ²
Homes
312
Architect
Elenberg Fraser
Builder
LU Simon Builders
Businesses
9
Car spaces
147
Strata plan
PS613436 Β· 329 lots
Planning zone
DZ4
Permits on record
28

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Southern Cross Station 6 min walk Β· 4 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

7 cafΓ©s, 0 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery3/10

19 street trees within 150 m Β· park 578 m away

✨ Activity3/10

5,167 people pass daily nearby Β· 3 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower.

πŸ—DeveloperPan Urban2008verified2008 Β· Original developerSource: Real Estate Source β†—
πŸ—DeveloperCharter Hall2010–2012reported2010-2012 Β· Stage one developerSource: Docklands News (via themelburnian.au) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectElenberg FraserverifiedArchitect of the Lacrosse apartment buildingSource: Architecture AU β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderLU Simon BuildersverifiedBuilder of the Lacrosse buildingSource: Apartments.com.au (Urban.com.au) β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
6 min Β· 445 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
8 min Β· 625 m
πŸš‹Docklands Stadium/La Trobe St #D1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 92 m
πŸš‹Central Pier/Harbour Esp #D2
Tram stop
3 min Β· 240 m
πŸš‹Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3
Tram stop
4 min Β· 322 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

7β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
0πŸ›’ Grocers
5πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
0🍷 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 Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower

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

Crisis Air

Freight Forwarding Services

Honorbond Real Estate

Real Estate Services

Ilza

Cafes and Restaurants

New Asia Supermarket

Convenience Store

Original Campus Pty Ltd

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Platinum Strata Community Management Pty Ltd

Real Estate Services

The Australian Academy Of Cinemagraphic Makeup

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

WWWShop Australia

Computer System Design and Related Services

Yummy Hut

Cafes and Restaurants

Looking for space in Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

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 Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Tenancy - 213 -Proposed Change of Use from Retail to Class 9B Educational Facility.
1 Apr 2021πŸ“°
News
Court of Appeal upholds VCAT liability decision for Lacrosse fire
Architecture AU and Docklands News reported that the Victorian Court of Appeal, on 26 March 2021, largely upheld the 2019 VCAT decision finding the architect, building surveyor and fire engineer liable, dismissing 24 of 25 grounds of appeal and leaving VCAT damages above $5.7 million. Docklands News reported that builder LU Simon bore little liability because it had relied on consultant advice, whereas Architecture AU reported it was liable to the owners.
Covered by 2 outlets
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $10k of new works
Largest: Shop 212 - Internal alterations to existing tenancy, change of use from class 6 to class 9b
31 Jan 2019πŸ“°
News
Removal of flammable cladding starts at Lacrosse building
Docklands News reported that work to remove flammable cladding had started at the Lacrosse building, with the work to replace cladding on 270 of the building's 328 units and completion expected in May. The article gives the replacement cost as around $5.6 million, according to media reports.
2018πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 21 floors
30 Nov 2017πŸ“°
News
Builder LU Simon agrees to replace combustible cladding on Lacrosse tower
The builder LU Simon agreed to replace the combustible cladding on the Lacrosse tower, after a dispute with unit owners over the damage bill. The article reported that Melbourne City Council had ordered replacement at an estimated cost of $16 million, or $40,000 per apartment, and that the works were required by July 2018. LU Simon said it would seek to recover the costs.
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Shop 101 - Fitout works to an existing retail tenancy
2016πŸ› 
Works
16 building permits and 19 certificates Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Alteration Stage 3 Unit 705 INTERNAL WORKS ONLY CONDITIONAL
2015πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $108k of new works
Largest: Alteration
3 Dec 2014πŸ“°
News
Fire damages Lacrosse apartment building in Docklands
A fire started in the early hours of 25 November 2014 at the Lacrosse apartment building, after an air-conditioning compressor on a second-floor balcony overheated, according to Docklands News. About 400 residents were evacuated with no serious injuries, and damage was put at more than $5 million. Other sources give the start date as 24 November 2014 and attribute the fire to a cigarette.
Covered by 2 outlets
2012πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower completed: 21 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
28 Aug 2012πŸ“°
News
First residents move into Lacrosse stage one east tower
Docklands News reported that the first residents of the Charter Hall-developed stage one east tower at 675 La Trobe Street moved in from 26 June, with close to 100 of the 312 apartments occupied by late August 2012.
30 Apr 2010πŸ“°
News
Charter Hall acquires rights to develop stage one of Lacrosse Docklands
Docklands News reported that Charter Hall had acquired the rights to develop stage one of the $300 million Lacrosse development at 675 La Trobe Street, alongside Pan Urban, with works due to start that month.
27 May 2008πŸ“°
News
Pan Urban's $300m Lacrosse Docklands project gets go-ahead
Real Estate Source reported that the $300 million Lacrosse Docklands project, developed by Pan Urban, would begin construction in August 2008, with 230 serviced apartments in one of two planned high-rise buildings. An undisclosed investor was reported to be paying $120 million for the apartments.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 4 (DZ4)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO52Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO52-A2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO5Planning control
PO8Parking 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
PS613436
Lots on the plan
329
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
28
Estimated cost of works
About $228k
2015New works by year (estimated)2023

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

2018Residential Apartment Β· 21 floors Β· "Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower residential or commercial?

Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower built?

Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower was completed in 2012.

How many floors does Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower have?

Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower has 21 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower has 312 homes. The national address file lists 336 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

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 Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

The latest council census counted 9 businesses in Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower, including Crisis Air, Honorbond Real Estate and Ilza.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 673-675 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

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

Who designed and built Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

Charter Hall developed Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower, Elenberg Fraser designed it and LU Simon Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Docklands Stadium/La Trobe St #D1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower?

The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 4 (DZ4).

Does Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS613436 has 329 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

How much was the Lacrosse Docklands project worth?

In 2008, Pan Urban's Lacrosse Docklands project was given the go-ahead as a $300m project.

When did Charter Hall get involved in Lacrosse Docklands?

Charter Hall acquired the rights to develop stage one of Lacrosse Docklands in 2010.

Has any work been done on Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 28 building permits for Lacrosse Docklands - East Tower since 2015. The most recent was in July 2020.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Lacrosse Docklands - East TowerMixed useβ€”212012
Lacrosse Docklands - West TowerMixed use0 m192016
695-699 La Trobe StreetMixed use180 m38β€”
Digital Harbour at ComtechportMixed use271 m20β€”

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), 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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