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Serrata

813-817 Bourke Street, Docklands VIC 3008
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
49 mheight
15floors
2012completed
144homes
7permits

Development milestones

Construction startedDec 2010First major construction permit issued
CompletedBy Jun 2012Serrata completed: 15 floors

Building team

Architect
Hayball
Developer
Lend Lease
Co-owner or investor
Sekisui House

Planning & subdivision

Zone
DZ2
Overlays
DDO12, DDO50, DDO50-A4, DPO3, LSIO3, PO6
Strata plan
PS631829 · 144 lots
Scores
🚆 7 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 10 · ✨ 5

Timeline

20251 certificate · about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE replacement
2014Council census records it as residential apartment, 16 floors
Name recorded: Serrata
20131 building permit · about $300k of new works
Largest: Proposed tenancy fitout for Cafenatics - Ground Level, Tenancy 1
12 Jun 2012Serrata 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 2012Serrata completed: 15 floors
Derived from apartments.com.au
2012Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 16 floors
Name recorded: Serrata
20122 building permits and 1 certificate · about $140k of new works
Largest: Stage 5: Architectural
20112 building permits
Largest: Stage 4: Structural steelwork and services
Dec 2010First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
1 Jul 2010Lend 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 2010Vivas 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 2010Victoria 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.
20102 building permits · about $47.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Pilecaps, basement slab and stormwater drainage
2007First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors

Building permits and certificates (9)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

22 Aug 2025ASE replacement$2k
04 Apr 2013Proposed tenancy fitout for Cafenatics - Ground Level, Tenancy 1$300k
03 Sept 2012New shop fitout - Lot (2) G01$55k
21 Aug 2012Proposed Shop Fitout G.04$85k
21 May 2012Stage 5: Architectural$44.9m
25 May 2011Stage 4: Structural steelwork and services$44.9m
21 Feb 2011Stage 3: Structural levels 1 to 16 (excluding steel work)$18.0m
03 Dec 2010Stage 2: Pilecaps, basement slab and stormwater drainage$7.5m
05 Nov 2010A NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT SITE C2 (815 Bourke St)$2.5m

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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