| Planning application | 2014 | Planning application TPM-2014-6 lodged |
| Approved | By 2015 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Jul 2015 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Sep 2017 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2017 | The Fifth Apartments completed: 51 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.
| 08 July 2025 | Stage 2 - Replacement of water damaged linings and entry fire doors to affected apartments L7 to L34, and L39 | $4.0m |
| 18 Nov 2024 | Stage 2 - Replacement of water damaged linings and entry fire doors to affected apartments L7 to L34, and L39 | $4.0m |
| 30 Sept 2024 | Stage 1 - The Fifth Apartments - Water Damage Rectification Works (Rose Ln) - Repair water damage L7 to L34 common areas FRL wall lining | $9.2m |
| 21 June 2023 | Rectification of Class 2 bounding construction | $45k |
| 04 Aug 2020 | Lots 1909, 2002, 2009, 2102, 2104 2109, 2110, 2202, 2209, 2310, 2309, 2409, 2502, 2509 - Internal and external rectification works. | $488k |
| 04 July 2019 | Lot 103T - Alteration to Existing Shop | $103k |
| 11 July 2018 | Internal Alterations to the Existing Shop | $70k |
| 24 May 2018 | Base building works (new mezzanine stair / structure) | $130k |
| 13 Feb 2018 | GF Tenancy 101T - Alterations | $120k |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Stage 10 - Structural Levels 8 to 49 Works | $103.3m |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Stage 16 (Final) - Facade Curtain Wall Levels 42 to roof, Window Wall Level 49 and Structural Levels 51 & 52, Level 51 roof and Level 50 Screen Framing Works | $103.3m |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Stage 1 - Demolition Works (Conditional) | $103.3m |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Stage 4 - Structural Podium Precast, Core Walls & Columns (verticals) | $103.3m |
| 15 Nov 2017 | Stage 5 – Hydraulic / Mechanical / Electrical / Lift & Civil Services (Excluding Fire Services) | $103.3m |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Stage 11 - Facade Window Wall Levels 1 to 7; Curtain Wall Levels 8 to 18; and Structural Grid F Columns Levels 29 to Roof and Grid F Shear Wall Levels 7 to 10 | $103.3m |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Stage 12 - Facade Window Wall Levels 8 to 18; Structural Level 6 Secondary Slab and Pool Shell | $103.3m |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Stage 6 - Structural Ground Floor | $103.3m |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Stage 9 - Structural Levels 6 & 7 Works | $103.3m |
| 08 Sept 2017 | Stage 14 - Podium Facade Juliette Windows and Levels 6 to 8 Facade Structural Steel | $103.3m |
| 08 Sept 2017 | Stage 3 - Structural Basement B1 and B2, Load Rundows, Lateral Stability and Footings Works | $103.3m |
| 08 Sept 2017 | Stage 8 - Architectural Works | $103.3m |
| 10 Apr 2017 | Stage 15 - Facade Curtain Wall and Window Wall Levels 42 to 49 (Roof) and Civil/External Works | $103.3m |
| 07 Dec 2016 | Stage 13 - Facade Window Wall (WW) & Curtain Wall (CW) to Levels 19 to 41 | $103.3m |
| 17 June 2016 | Stage 9 - Structural Levels 6 & 7 Works | $103.3m |
| 15 June 2016 | Stage 8 - Architectural Works | $103.3m |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Stage 7 - Structural Mezzanine, Levels 1 to 5 and Fire Services Work | $150k |
| 13 July 2015 | Stage 2 - site retention (piling/earthworks and footings) | $103.3m |
Is The Fifth Apartments residential or commercial?
The Fifth Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Fifth Apartments built?
The Fifth Apartments was completed in 2017.
How many floors does The Fifth Apartments have?
The Fifth Apartments has 51 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Fifth Apartments?
The Fifth Apartments has 399 homes. The national address file lists 402 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in The Fifth Apartments?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 64 1 bed, 291 2 bed and 44 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does The Fifth Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 206 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near The Fifth Apartments?
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 The Fifth Apartments?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in The Fifth Apartments, including Common Place Coffee Brewers, Galaxy Sonic Internet Cafe and Gem Realty.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Fifth Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 20-40 Rose Lane on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Fifth Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Fifth Apartments?
Far East Consortium developed The Fifth Apartments, Cottee Parker Architects designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Fifth Apartments?
About 160 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 46 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Fifth Apartments?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Fifth Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The Fifth Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS707779 has 406 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The Fifth Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for The Fifth Apartments since 2015. The most recent was in November 2024.
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.
