🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2017

North Tower

889 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 31 floors
  • 313 homes
  • 3 businesses
  • 384 car spaces

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

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9 years standing

  1. 2017Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About North Tower

North Tower is an apartment tower in Docklands, with 313 homes over 31 floors above ground and a top about 96 m high. Developed by Lendlease and designed by Koichi Takada Architects, it was completed in 2017, with Lendlease Building as the builder.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2017 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
96 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Floors
31
Footprint
4,323 mΒ²
Homes
313 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Koichi Takada Architects
Builder
Lendlease Building Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
3
Car spaces
384
Planning zone
DZ2
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

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

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

21 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery9/10

156 street trees within 150 m Β· park 37 m away

✨ Activity4/10

1,687 people pass daily nearby Β· 13 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 North Tower.

πŸš— 384 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.2 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 North Tower.

πŸ‘·BuilderLendlease BuildingreportedMain contractor, shown as building under constructionSource: apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ—DeveloperLendlease2014verified2014 Β· Client and developer of the 889 Collins Street developmentSource: apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ“ArchitectKoichi Takada Architects2014verified2014 Β· Architecture and interior designSource: Koichi Takada Architects β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
11 min Β· 873 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
12 min Β· 1000 m
πŸš‹Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18
Tram stop
1 min Β· 45 m
πŸš‹Collins Landing/Collins St #D17
Tram stop
4 min Β· 294 m
πŸš‹Docklands Park/Harbour Esp #D4
Tram stop
6 min Β· 504 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

21β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
5πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 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 North Tower

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

Gro Clinics

Specialist Medical Services

Levitch Design Australia

Architectural Services

Winston Serviced Apartments

Real Estate Services

Looking for space in North 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 North Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2018πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 31 floors
2017πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
North Tower completed: 31 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
2 Dec 2014πŸ“°
News
Lend Lease proposes dual-tower residential development at 889 Collins Street
Docklands News reported that Lend Lease proposed a dual-tower residential development at 889 Collins Street on the Yarra River. The proposal, if approved, was for a 23-storey north tower and a 29-storey south tower joined by a podium, with construction targeted to start in May 2015 and finish in June 2017.
29 Oct 2014πŸ“°
News
889 Collins Street proposed as next Lend Lease Victoria Harbour project
Urban.com.au reported that 889 Collins Street was the next Lend Lease residential project in Victoria Harbour, with Sydney firm Koichi Takada Architects nominated as designer. The article said images suggested two residential towers of roughly 31 and 25 levels.

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-A6Design 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

Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2018Residential Apartment Β· 31 floors Β· "North Tower"

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

Community

What people say about North Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Tower residential or commercial?

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

When was North Tower built?

North Tower was completed in 2017.

How many floors does North Tower have?

North Tower has 31 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in North Tower?

North Tower has 313 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does North Tower have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 384 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near North 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 North Tower?

The latest council census counted 3 businesses in North Tower, including Gro Clinics, Levitch Design Australia and Winston Serviced Apartments.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in North Tower?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 889 Collins Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in North Tower?

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

Who designed and built North Tower?

Lendlease developed North Tower, Koichi Takada Architects designed it and Lendlease Building built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near North Tower?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for North Tower?

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

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
North TowerMixed useβ€”312017
South TowerMixed use0 m232017
East TowerMixed use88 m412016
South TowerResidential101 m252017
North TowerResidential101 m302017
907-913 Collins StreetResidential106 m24β€”

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: 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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