| Planning application | 2013 | Planning application TPM-2013-25 lodged |
| Approved | By 2015 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Feb 2015 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Nov 2016 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | By May 2017 | EQ Tower completed: 64 floors |
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.
| 13 Dec 2023 | EQ Tower Arcade Wall Alteration | $35k |
| 25 Feb 2021 | Alterations to an existing restaurant | $500k |
| 01 Feb 2018 | Stage 2: External Facade Works - Ground Floor - Internal Alterations to existing building | $3.1m |
| 12 Oct 2017 | Ground level, Retail 8 - Office fitout | $216k |
| 07 Sept 2017 | Ground Floor - Internal Alterations to existing building Stage 1: All Works, Excluding External Facade Works | $3.0m |
| 05 May 2017 | Stage 10: Levels 25 - 31 Facade and Level 64 Slab | $139.1m |
| 05 May 2017 | Stage 1: Demolition of Existing Building | $310k |
| 11 Apr 2017 | Stage 12: Balance of Works) | $152.6m |
| 11 Apr 2017 | Stage 7 - Facade Levels 2-6 | $139.1m |
| 11 Apr 2017 | Stage 8: Facade Levels 2 - 24, Structural Steel Work, Level 63 Slab & Level 33 - Roof Columns | $139.1m |
| 11 Apr 2017 | Stage 9: Services & Architectural Finishes, Basement to Level 24) | $139.1m |
| 02 Feb 2017 | EQ Tower, Ground Floor - Officer Fitout to Retail 1 "Melbourne Real Estate" | $156k |
| 04 Nov 2016 | Stage 11: Architectural & Services Level 25-31, Facade Levels 32-63 & Level 64 Damper Tank Walls | $198.7m |
| 04 Nov 2016 | Stage 5: Levels 1 - 6 Slabs & Columns to Level 9 | $139.1m |
| 04 Nov 2016 | Stage 6: Balance of core walls, lift over run, slabs up to level 62 and columns up to level 33 | $139.1m |
| 28 May 2015 | Stage 4 - Core Walls & Columns Ground to Level 8, Precast, Blockwork, Stairs, Ground Slab | $139.1m |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Stage 3: Inground Services, Piles, Pile caps, Basement concrete walls & slabs | $139.1m |
| 02 Feb 2015 | Stage 2: Inground Structual Works (part) | $139.1m |
Is EQ Tower residential or commercial?
EQ Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was EQ Tower built?
EQ Tower was completed in 2017.
How many floors does EQ Tower have?
EQ Tower has 64 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in EQ Tower?
EQ Tower has 633 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in EQ Tower?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 272 1 bed, 344 2 bed and 16 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does EQ Tower have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 204 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near EQ Tower?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in EQ Tower?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in EQ Tower, including Hualu Peking Duck, Melbourne Real Estate Pty Ltd and Oko cafe.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in EQ Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 127-141 A'Beckett Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in EQ Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built EQ Tower?
Sino-Ocean Land developed EQ Tower, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is EQ Tower?
About 200 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 21 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near EQ Tower?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for EQ Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on EQ Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for EQ Tower since 2015. The most recent was in February 2021.
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.
