🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2012

Serrata

813-817 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 49 m tall Β· #65 in Docklands
  • 15 floors
  • 144 homes
  • 3 businesses
  • 95 car spaces

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

Built in 1 yr 6 mths

  1. Dec 2010Construction started
  2. By Jun 2012Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

7 building permits Β· 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Serrata

Serrata is an apartment tower in Docklands with 15 floors above ground and 144 homes. Lend Lease developed it, Hayball designed it, and it was completed in 2012.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2012
Height
48 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#65 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
15
Footprint
1,811 mΒ²
Homes
144
Architect
Hayball Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
3
Car spaces
95
Strata plan
PS631829 Β· 144 lots
Planning zone
DZ2
Permits on record
7

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Southern Cross Station 7 min walk Β· 5 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

31 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery10/10

460 street trees within 150 m Β· park 20 m away

✨ Activity5/10

2,171 people pass daily nearby Β· 17 licensed venues within 200 m

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

Apartments

From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.

1 bed6142% of 144
2 bed8358% of 144

πŸš— 95 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.7 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 Serrata.

πŸ“ArchitectHayballreportedArchitecture, interior design, urban design and wayfindingSource: Hayball β†—
πŸ—DeveloperLend Lease2010–2012verified2010-2012 Β· Developer, under the Vivas Lend Lease nameSource: Real Estate Source β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorSekisui House2010verified2010Source: Real Estate Source β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
7 min Β· 592 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
9 min Β· 727 m
πŸš‹Collins Landing/Collins St #D17
Tram stop
2 min Β· 181 m
πŸš‹Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18
Tram stop
3 min Β· 251 m
πŸš‹Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3
Tram stop
3 min Β· 277 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

31β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
2🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
1🍷 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 Serrata

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

Caffe Bambino Docklands

Cafes and Restaurants

Toss'D

Cafes and Restaurants

Tsukino Snizuku

Cafes and Restaurants

Looking for space in Serrata?

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 Serrata: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE replacement
2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 16 floors
Name recorded: Serrata
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $300k of new works
Largest: Proposed tenancy fitout for Cafenatics - Ground Level, Tenancy 1
12 Jun 2012πŸ“°
News
Serrata just completed with seven sub-$600,000 units left
Serrata in Docklands had just been completed with seven one-bedroom units unsold, priced below the $600,000 threshold for the first-home bonus, which expires on 30 June. The building comprises 83 two-bedroom and 61 one-bedroom apartments.
By Jun 2012πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Serrata completed: 15 floors
Derived from apartments.com.au
2012πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 16 floors
Name recorded: Serrata
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: Stage 5: Architectural
2011πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: Stage 4: Structural steelwork and services
Dec 2010πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
1 Jul 2010πŸ“°
News
Lend Lease stands by Serrata after community consultation criticism
Lend Lease acknowledged it had not consulted the Victoria Harbour community before announcing Serrata. The company said a remaining block between Serrata and the Mosaic and Montage buildings would be used for community purposes.
15 Jun 2010πŸ“°
News
Vivas Lend Lease announces Serrata as Docklands' next apartment tower
Vivas Lend Lease announced Serrata as its next apartment tower in Docklands, with one-bedroom apartments priced from $385,000. The article notes that residents had protested the project during the planning stage.
30 Apr 2010πŸ“°
News
Victoria Harbour residents object to Serrata's 15-storey height
Residents of the Victoria Harbour precinct objected to Lend Lease's plans for the 15-storey Serrata tower, which the plans showed on Bourke Street, and said they would fight unless it was lowered. Lend Lease's project director said the company intended to proceed with its plan.
2010πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $47.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Pilecaps, basement slab and stormwater drainage
2007πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneDOCKLANDS ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (DZ2)
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO50Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO50-A4Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO3Planning control
LSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
PO6Parking 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
PS631829
Lots on the plan
144
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
7
Estimated cost of works
About $47.8m
2010New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2007Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors Β· "Vacant"
2012Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 16 floors Β· "Serrata"
2014Residential Apartment Β· 16 floors Β· "Serrata"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Serrata residential or commercial?

Serrata mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Serrata built?

Serrata was completed in 2012.

How many floors does Serrata have?

Serrata has 15 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Serrata?

Serrata has 144 homes. The national address file lists 141 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Serrata?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 61 1 bed and 83 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Serrata have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 95 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Serrata?

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 Serrata?

The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Serrata, including Caffe Bambino Docklands, Toss'D and Tsukino Snizuku.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Serrata?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 813-817 Bourke Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Serrata?

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

Who designed and built Serrata?

Lend Lease developed Serrata and Hayball designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Serrata?

About 48 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 65 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near Serrata?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins Landing/Collins St #D17, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Serrata?

The site is in the Docklands Zone - Schedule 2 (DZ2).

Does Serrata have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS631829 has 144 lots.

Were all the apartments sold when Serrata was completed?

Not quite. Serrata had just been completed with seven units left, each priced under $600,000.

When was Serrata announced?

In June 2010, Vivas Lend Lease announced Serrata as Docklands' next apartment tower.

Has any work been done on Serrata recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Serrata since 2010. The most recent was in April 2013.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
SerrataMixed useβ€”152012
EricssonCommercial97 m102008
National@DocklandsCommercial123 m92004
The MontageResidential109 m92009

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 Β© Google Maps.

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