🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2016

Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower

677-681 La Trobe Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 19 floors
  • 186 homes
  • 7 businesses
  • 158 car spaces

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

  1. 2016Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

2 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower

Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower is an apartment tower with 19 floors above ground, and the Peppers Docklands hotel is within the building. Developed by Capital Alliance, designed by Elenberg Fraser and built by Hamilton Marino, it was completed in 2016.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2016 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
19
Footprint
4,823 mΒ²
Homes
186
Architect
Elenberg Fraser
Builder
Hamilton Marino Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
7
Car spaces
158
Strata plan
PS613436 Β· 3 lots
Planning zone
DZ4
Permits on record
2

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.

Apartments

The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower.

πŸš— 143 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.8 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 Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower.

πŸ—DeveloperCapital Alliance2014verified2014 Β· Developer of M Docklands, mixed hotel and residential towerSource: The Urban Developer β†—
πŸ“ArchitectElenberg Fraser2014verified2014 Β· Architect of M DocklandsSource: The Urban Developer β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderHamilton Marino2014reported2014 Β· Main contractor for construction of the hotel and residential towerSource: The Urban Developer β†—
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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 - West Tower

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

Centreehealth Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Toiletry Goods Retailing

EzyMart

Convenience Store

Glam Artistry Melbourne

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

Hacer Group Pty Ltd

Non-Residential Building Construction

MC Dental

General Practice Medical Services

Mo Works Creative Agency / Hatch Quarter

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Peppers Docklands Hotel

Accommodation

Looking for space in Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower?

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $12k of new works
Largest: Shop 10 - Refurbishment to store room only
2018πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 19 floors
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Shop 3 - Retail Tenancy Fit Out
2016πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower completed: 19 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
20 Jan 2016πŸ“°
News
Peppers Docklands opens in M Docklands
The five-star Peppers Docklands hotel, part of the M Docklands project, opened on 19 January 2016 and was reported as almost fully booked. The article says the project's 186 apartments were sold out.
25 Aug 2014πŸ“°
News
Construction commences on Docklands' first five-star hotel
Construction started on the 19-level hotel and residential tower at the Etihad Stadium concourse, developed by Capital Alliance and designed by Elenberg Fraser, with Hamilton Marino as builder. The article gives 186 residential apartments and an 87-room Peppers hotel.

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
3
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
2
Estimated cost of works
About $162k
2017New works by year (estimated)2018

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· 19 floors Β· "Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower residential or commercial?

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

When was Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower built?

Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower was completed in 2016.

How many floors does Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower have?

Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower has 19 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower?

Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower has 186 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 143 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Lacrosse Docklands - West 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 - West Tower?

The latest council census counted 7 businesses in Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower, including Centreehealth Pharmacy, EzyMart and Glam Artistry Melbourne.

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

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 677-681 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

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

Capital Alliance developed Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Hamilton Marino built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Lacrosse Docklands - West 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 - West Tower?

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

Does Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS613436 has 3 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

When did the hotel in Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower open?

The Peppers Docklands hotel opened in January 2016. Construction of Docklands' first five-star hotel started in August 2014.

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

The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Lacrosse Docklands - West Tower since 2017. The most recent was in October 2018.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Lacrosse Docklands - West TowerMixed useβ€”192016
Lacrosse Docklands - East TowerMixed use0 m212012
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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