Lion
737-743 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008
- 47 m tall · #66 in Docklands
- 11 floors
- 11 businesses
- 230 car spaces
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18 years standing
Built in 9 mths
- Apr 2007Construction started
- 2008Completed
- TodayStill standing
41 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Lion
Lion is a commercial building on Bourke Street in Docklands, with 11 floors above ground. The council census lists its main use as office. Developed by Equiset, it was completed in 2008 and stands 48 m to the top.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2008
- Height
- 48 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#66 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 11
- Footprint
- 4,767 m²
- Businesses
- 11
- Car spaces
- 230
- Strata plan
- PS546345 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- DZ3
- Permits on record
- 41
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 3 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
45 cafés, 1 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
198 street trees within 150 m · park 336 m away
2,234 people pass daily nearby · 19 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 Lion.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 215 m
Train station4 min · 341 m
Tram stop2 min · 162 m
Tram stop2 min · 197 m
Tram stop4 min · 283 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).
Businesses in Lion
11 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Bega Dairy and Drinks
Coffee & Toast Co
Kapitol Group Pty Ltd
Nine Elephants Thai Restaurant
Nutrien AG Solutions
O-Bento
Oxford University Press
Softel
Symbion
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Lion: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO51Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO51-A3Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDPO4Planning controlPO7Parking 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
- PS546345
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 41
- Estimated cost of works
- About $81.7m
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 Lion in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lion residential or commercial?
Lion is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Lion built?
Lion was completed in 2008.
How many floors does Lion have?
Lion has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Lion?
The latest council census counted 11 businesses in Lion, including Bega Dairy and Drinks, Coffee & Toast Co and Kapitol Group Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Lion?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Lion?
Equiset developed Lion. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Lion?
About 47 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 66 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near Lion?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Batman's Hill/Collins St #D15, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Lion?
The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 3 (DZ3).
Does Lion have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS546345 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Lion recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 41 building permits for Lion since 2007. The most recent was in July 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Commercial | — | 11 | 2008 |
| 720 Bourke Street | Commercial | 136 m | 18 | 2014 |
| Seven17 Bourke & Travelodge Docklands | Commercial | 128 m | 19 | 2010 |
| Collins Square Tower A 3 | Commercial | 198 m | 20 | 2012 |
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), 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.