🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2015

Fulton Lane

151-165 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 148 m tall Β· #62 in Melbourne
  • 45 floors
  • 794 homes
  • 7 businesses
  • 342 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
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11 years standing

  1. 2015Completed
  2. Mar 2015Construction started
  3. TodayStill standing

15 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Fulton Lane

Fulton Lane is a 45-storey apartment tower in Melbourne with 794 homes, and its roof stands 148 metres above ground. Developed by S P Setia, designed by Fender Katsalidis and built by Hickory, it was completed in 2015.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2015 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
107 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
148 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#62 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
45
Footprint
3,334 mΒ²
Homes
794 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Fender Katsalidis Architects
Builder
Hickory Group
Businesses
7
Car spaces
342
Strata plan
PS643381 Β· 729 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
15

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Melbourne Central Station 3 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

94 cafΓ©s, 10 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

87 street trees within 150 m Β· park 179 m away

✨ Activity8/10

2,648 people pass daily nearby Β· 46 licensed venues within 200 m

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

Apartments

From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.

Studio203% of 782
1 bed35746% of 782
2 bed36947% of 782
3+ bed365% of 782

πŸš— 342 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.4 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 Fulton Lane.

πŸ—DeveloperS P SetiaverifiedS P Setia Bhd's maiden Australian developmentSource: EdgeProp (The Edge Malaysia) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectFender KatsalidisverifiedDesign by Fender Katsalidis ArchitectsSource: apartments.com.au (Urban.com.au article) β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderHickoryverifiedHead contractor for the projectSource: apartments.com.au (Urban.com.au article) β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Melbourne Central Station
Train station
3 min Β· 273 m
πŸš†Melbourne Central Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 284 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 193 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
Tram stop
3 min Β· 243 m
πŸš‹Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7
Tram stop
3 min Β· 249 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

94β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
10πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
7🍷 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 Fulton Lane

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

Hongkongboi

Takeaway Food Services

Ichigo

Cafes and Restaurants

Jojo Little Kitchen

Cafes and Restaurants

Lucky Guys Claypot City

Cafes and Restaurants

MQ's Secret Kitchen

Takeaway Food Services

O2 Shop

Convenience Store

Yoi

Cafes and Restaurants

Looking for space in Fulton Lane?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Fulton Lane: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $230k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Fitout works & external works
2024πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $188k of new works
Largest: Lot 4, Shop G1 - Refurbishment to existing restaurant (Fulton Lane Project) 6(1)
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Tenancy S5B - Stage 1 - Alteration to an existing commercial tenancy
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Replacement of External Wall Cladding to an Existing Building
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 3 certificates Β· about $618k of new works
Largest: Shop G1 - Tenancies 4A, 4B and 4C. Restaurant fitout.
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: Yoi Restaurant - Stage 2 - Internal fitout only
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $692k of new works
Largest: Shop 9 - Korean BBQ - Internal non-structrual alterations to exising shop
2017πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 45 floors
Name recorded: Fulton Lane
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $198k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 8 - Office Fit Out
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 1A - Shop Fitout 'Andrews Hamburger Grill'
2015πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Fulton Lane completed: 45 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
7 Aug 2015πŸ“°
News
S P Setia hands over Fulton Lane to buyers two months early
S P Setia handed over Fulton Lane, its maiden Australian development, in Melbourne on 7 August 2015, two months ahead of schedule. EdgeProp reported that the development was 100% sold.
Covered by 2 outlets
Mar 2015πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Mar 2015πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 43 floors
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 11 certificates Β· about $250.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 11: Construction of a new mixed use building - Balance of Works
3 Nov 2014πŸ“°
News
Fulton Lane nearing completion
The Edge Malaysia's City & Country column reported that the 28-storey block was expected to be completed in December and the 45-storey block in the following March. The article describes Fulton Lane as S P Setia's maiden project in Australia.
21 Oct 2014πŸ“°
News
Fulton Lane topping-out ceremony
More than 100 guests attended a topping-out event at the Fulton Lane construction site, which the article describes as sitting at the base of dual towers with 816 apartments. The article gives a construction value of $221 million and names Fender Katsalidis as architect and Hickory Group as head contractor.
2013πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Demolition of an existing building - Fulton Lane Development
1995πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $22k of new works
Largest: Demolish commercial building

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking 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
PS643381
Lots on the plan
729
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
15
Estimated cost of works
About $253.6m
1995New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2013Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2015Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 43 floors
2017Residential Apartment Β· 45 floors Β· "Fulton Lane"

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

Community

What people say about Fulton Lane in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fulton Lane residential or commercial?

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

When was Fulton Lane built?

Fulton Lane was completed in 2015.

How many floors does Fulton Lane have?

Fulton Lane has 45 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Fulton Lane?

Fulton Lane has 794 homes. The national address file lists 408 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Fulton Lane?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 20 studio, 357 1 bed, 369 2 bed and 36 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Fulton Lane have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 342 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Fulton Lane?

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 Fulton Lane?

The latest council census counted 7 businesses in Fulton Lane, including Hongkongboi, Ichigo and Jojo Little Kitchen.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Fulton Lane?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 151-165 Franklin Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Fulton Lane?

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

Who designed and built Fulton Lane?

S P Setia developed Fulton Lane, Fender Katsalidis designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Fulton Lane?

About 148 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 62 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Fulton Lane?

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 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Fulton Lane?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does Fulton Lane have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS643381 has 729 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Fulton Lane recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for Fulton Lane since 1995. The most recent was in June 2024.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Fulton LaneMixed useβ€”452015
Q ApartmentsMixed use84 m132006
EQ TowerMixed use95 m642017
Market WayStudent accommodation110 m39β€”
Stargate Apartment ComplexMixed use110 m112001

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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