🏠 ResidentialResidential ApartmentCompleted 2003

Yarras Edge B3

70 Lorimer Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 98 m tall Β· #20 in Docklands
  • 31 floors
  • 127 homes

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

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23 years standing

  1. 2003Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

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About Yarras Edge B3

Yarras Edge B3 is a 31-storey apartment tower in Docklands, standing 102 m tall with 127 homes. Designed by Ashton Raggatt McDougall, construction began in 2001 and the building was completed in 2003.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏠 Residential
Completed
2003
Construction started
2001
Height
102 m to the top
98 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#20 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
31
Footprint
5,397 mΒ²
Homes
127 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Ashton Raggatt McDougall Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS428541 Β· 128 lots
Planning zone
DZ1
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

Southern Cross Station 11 min walk Β· 2 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities2/10

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

🌳 Greenery8/10

137 street trees within 150 m Β· park 200 m away

✨ Activity3/10

6,534 people pass daily nearby Β· 2 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 Yarras Edge B3.

πŸ“ArchitectAshton Raggatt McDougallreportedArchitect as listed by Skyscraper CenterSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
11 min Β· 842 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
11 min Β· 892 m
πŸš‹Docklands Park/Harbour Esp #D4
Tram stop
5 min Β· 369 m
πŸš‹Collins Landing/Collins St #D17
Tram stop
5 min Β· 387 m
πŸš‹Harbour Esp/Collins St #D16
Tram stop
6 min Β· 475 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

3β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
0πŸ’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).

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.

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.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Yarras Edge B3: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2017πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $400k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Internal alterations only - Unit 3004 - Alterations and additions to existing apartment
2003πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Yarras Edge B3 completed: 31 floors
Derived from Structurae
2003πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 26 floors

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (DZ1)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO49Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO49-A3Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO2Planning control
LSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
PO11Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

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
PS428541
Lots on the plan
128
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0
Estimated cost of works
About $400k
2017New works by year (estimated)2017

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

2003Residential Apartment Β· 26 floors Β· "Yarras Edge B3"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yarras Edge B3 residential or commercial?

Yarras Edge B3 is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Yarras Edge B3 built?

Yarras Edge B3 was completed in 2003.

How many floors does Yarras Edge B3 have?

Yarras Edge B3 has 31 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Yarras Edge B3?

Yarras Edge B3 has 127 homes. The national address file lists 128 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near Yarras Edge B3?

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.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Yarras Edge B3?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 70 Lorimer Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Who designed and built Yarras Edge B3?

Ashton Raggatt McDougall designed Yarras Edge B3. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Yarras Edge B3?

About 98 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 20 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Yarras Edge B3?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Docklands Park/Harbour Esp #D4, about 5 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Yarras Edge B3?

The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 1 (DZ1).

Does Yarras Edge B3 have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS428541 has 128 lots.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Yarras Edge B3Residentialβ€”312003
Yarras EdgeMixed use117 m312002
90 LORIMER STREETMixed use253 m402005
Array ApartmentsMixed use253 m402014
ANZCommercial318 m132009

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 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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