🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2005πŸ› Heritage overlay

Mayflower on Lonsdale

139-143 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 49 m tall Β· #310 in Melbourne
  • 16 floors
  • 89 homes
  • 89 serviced apartments
  • 2 businesses

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21 years standing

  1. 2005Completed
  2. Mar 2005Construction started
  3. TodayStill standing

6 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Mayflower on Lonsdale

Mayflower on Lonsdale is a mixed use building on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, mainly used for apartments. It has 16 floors above ground, a roof height of 49 m, and sits under a heritage overlay. It was completed in 2005.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2005
Height
49 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#310 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
16 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
330 mΒ²
Homes
89 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Serviced apartments
89
Businesses
2
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS502057 Β· 95 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
6

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Parliament Station 5 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

221 cafΓ©s, 14 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

79 street trees within 150 m Β· park 88 m away

✨ Activity10/10

8,482 people pass daily nearby Β· 127 licensed venues within 200 m

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

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Mayflower on Lonsdale.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
5 min Β· 405 m
πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 432 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Bourke St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 199 m
πŸš‹Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8
Tram stop
3 min Β· 257 m
πŸš‹Russell St/La Trobe St #7
Tram stop
4 min Β· 283 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

221β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
14πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
7🩺 Medical
7πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
31🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

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, Melbourne$545,0002025 Β· -5.5% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price7%A $735/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $545,000 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, CBD-St Kilda Rd

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New leases
1 bedroom$560/wk+1.8%6,274 in the year to Sep 2025
2 bedroom$735/wk+2.1%6,605 in the year to Sep 2025
3 bedroom$1050/wk-4.5%737 in the year to Sep 2025

Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.

Businesses in Mayflower on Lonsdale

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

Carmen Discount Smoke And Convenience Store

Convenience Store

Ohgam

Cafes and Restaurants

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Mayflower on Lonsdale: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE replacement
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $41k of new works
Largest: Reclad entry canopy
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Fitout works to an existing Retail Tenancy
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $90k of new works
Largest: 1A & 3A Construction of internal alterations to restaurant
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 16 floors
Name recorded: Mayflower on Lonsdale
2011πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $26k of new works
Largest: Fire detection system alteration and upgrade
2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 16 floors
Name recorded: The Mayflower on Lonsdale
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 16 floors
Name recorded: ALPHA APARTMENTS
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Construction of shop fitout.
2005πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Mayflower on Lonsdale completed: 16 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Mar 2005πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Mar 2005πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $10.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Construction of 16 storey apartment building (including ground retail area 7 basement services area). Construction of level 3 (Fi
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 2 floors
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $130k of new works
Largest: Demolition of Two Storey Building
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 2 floors

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A6Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO507Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SBO3Special Building Overlay: mapped as at risk of overland stormwater flooding

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
PS502057
Lots on the plan
95
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
6
Estimated cost of works
About $11.0m
2003New works by year (estimated)2024

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

2002Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors
2004Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 2 floors
2006Commercial Accommodation Β· 16 floors Β· "ALPHA APARTMENTS"
2008Commercial Accommodation Β· 16 floors Β· "The Mayflower on Lonsdale"
2013Residential Apartment Β· 16 floors Β· "Mayflower on Lonsdale"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mayflower on Lonsdale residential or commercial?

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

When was Mayflower on Lonsdale built?

Mayflower on Lonsdale was completed in 2005.

How many floors does Mayflower on Lonsdale have?

Mayflower on Lonsdale has 16 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Mayflower on Lonsdale?

Mayflower on Lonsdale has 89 homes. The national address file lists 96 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Mayflower on Lonsdale have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 89 serviced apartments at Mayflower on Lonsdale.

What do apartments cost near Mayflower on Lonsdale?

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 Mayflower on Lonsdale?

The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Mayflower on Lonsdale, including Carmen Discount Smoke And Convenience Store and Ohgam.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Mayflower on Lonsdale?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 139-143 Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Mayflower on Lonsdale?

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

Who built Mayflower on Lonsdale?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is Mayflower on Lonsdale?

About 49 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 310 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Mayflower on Lonsdale?

Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Mayflower on Lonsdale?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO507).

Does Mayflower on Lonsdale have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS502057 has 95 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Mayflower on Lonsdale recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Mayflower on Lonsdale since 2005. The most recent was in March 2017.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Mayflower on LonsdaleMixed useβ€”162005
Hotel Grand ChancellorMixed use32 m171972
Mantra On RussellHotel64 m212000
130 Lonsdale StreetCommercial95 m372019
The Greek CentreCommercial82 m132014

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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