🏠 ResidentialResidential ApartmentCompleted 2019

No 1 Collins

915-941 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 89 m tall Β· #26 in Docklands
  • 28 floors
  • 321 homes
  • 306 car spaces

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

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7 years standing

Built in 2 mths

  1. 2015Planning application
  2. Nov 2018Construction started
  3. 2019Completed
  4. TodayStill standing

2 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About No 1 Collins

No 1 Collins is a 28-storey apartment tower in Docklands with about 321 homes. It stands 90 m to the top. Developed by Lendlease and designed by Bates Smart, it was completed in 2019.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏠 Residential
Completed
2019
Height
90 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#26 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
28
Footprint
3,798 mΒ²
Homes
321 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Bates Smart
Car spaces
306
Strata plan
PS742556 Β· 321 lots
Planning zone
DZ2
Permits on record
2

Score cards

πŸš† Transport3/10

Southern Cross Station 13 min walk Β· 1 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

2 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

84 street trees within 150 m Β· park 71 m away

✨ Activity2/10

1,687 people pass daily nearby Β· 3 licensed venues within 200 m

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

Apartments

1, 2 and 3+ bedroom apartments. The council's record lists 256 homes against the 321 counted here, so it may cover more than one building.

πŸš— 306 residential car spaces recorded at this property. 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 No 1 Collins.

πŸ—DeveloperLendlease2015–2019verified2015-2019 Β· Developer of No.1 Collins WharfSource: apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBates SmartverifiedArchitect of No.1 Collins WharfSource: apartments.com.au β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1039 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
15 min Β· 1178 m
πŸš‹Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18
Tram stop
3 min Β· 212 m
πŸš‹Collins Landing/Collins St #D17
Tram stop
6 min Β· 501 m
πŸš‹Stadium Precinct - Bourke St/Harbour Esp #D3
Tram stop
8 min Β· 660 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

2β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 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).

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 No 1 Collins: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2020πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 29 floors
Name recorded: No 1 Collins
2019πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
No 1 Collins completed: 28 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $428k of new works
Largest: Levels 5 & 12 - Landscape Refurbishment Works
By 2018βœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Dec 2018πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Nov 2018πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 5 certificates Β· about $159.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 11 - Louvres, Metalwork and Aluminum Fixtures to Facade
2018πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 6 floors
8 Aug 2016πŸ“°
News
Lendlease gains planning approval for No.1 Collins Wharf
The Urban Developer reported that Lendlease had gained approval for No.1 Collins Wharf, described as a $300m apartment development with 321 dwellings, designed by Bates Smart. The article gives no approval date.
8 Jun 2016πŸ“°
News
Council committee backs Lendlease's No.1 Collins Wharf plan
The City of Melbourne's committee resolved to support Lendlease's $106 million, 321-dwelling proposal at Collins Wharf, the Urban reported, and the Melburnian reported the council's endorsement of the 29-storey development.
Covered by 2 outlets
2015πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2015-40 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
3 Dec 2015πŸ“°
News
Lendlease lodges planning application for 28-storey Victoria Harbour tower
Lendlease lodged a planning application for a 28-storey apartment tower at Collins Wharf, designed by Bates Smart, with 311 apartments and 10 Collins St Terraces, according to the Melburnian (Docklands News).

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

Plan of subdivision
PS742556
Lots on the plan
321
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
2
Estimated cost of works
About $160.2m
2018New works by year (estimated)2019

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

2018Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 6 floors
2020Residential Apartment Β· 29 floors Β· "No 1 Collins"

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

Community

What people say about No 1 Collins in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is No 1 Collins residential or commercial?

No 1 Collins is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was No 1 Collins built?

No 1 Collins was completed in 2019.

How many floors does No 1 Collins have?

No 1 Collins has 28 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in No 1 Collins?

No 1 Collins has 321 homes. The national address file lists 322 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in No 1 Collins?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 bed, 2 bed and 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does No 1 Collins have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 306 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near No 1 Collins?

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 No 1 Collins?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 915-941 Collins Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Who designed and built No 1 Collins?

Lendlease developed No 1 Collins and Bates Smart designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is No 1 Collins?

About 89 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 26 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near No 1 Collins?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 13 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria Harbour Docklands/Collins St #D18, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for No 1 Collins?

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

Does No 1 Collins have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS742556 has 321 lots.

Has any work been done on No 1 Collins recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for No 1 Collins since 2018. The most recent was in May 2019.

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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), 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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