QV1 Apartments
22-24 Jane Bell Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 138 m tall · #71 in Melbourne
- 44 floors
- 462 homes
- 114 car spaces
What's available here Add a listing link
| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | — | Unit median $545,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
Area guides are suburb medians, not this building's prices. Each link opens a Google search limited to that site.
22 years standing
Built in 2 yrs 4 mths
- Sep 2001Construction started
- 2004Completed
- TodayStill standing
1 building permit · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About QV1 Apartments
QV1 Apartments is a residential building in Melbourne with 462 homes and a roof height of 138 m. Developed by Grocon and designed by John Wardle Architects and NH Architecture, it was completed in 2004.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 2004
- Height
- 138 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#71 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 44 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 2,216 m²
- Homes
- 462
- Architect
- NH Architecture
- Car spaces
- 114
- Strata plan
- PS435099 · 678 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 1
Score cards
State Library Railway Station 3 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
264 cafés, 20 grocers, 6 medical within 250 m
66 street trees within 150 m · park 310 m away
10,771 people pass daily nearby · 102 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for QV1 Apartments.
🚗 114 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.2 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 QV1 Apartments.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 253 m
Train station4 min · 284 m
Tram stop2 min · 132 m
Tram stop2 min · 172 m
Tram stop2 min · 197 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Being built nearby
48-50 A'Beckett Street43 floors · 426 m awayapprovedPrices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New 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.
Timeline
Everything that has happened at QV1 Apartments: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO21Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap Planning, © 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
- PS435099
- Lots on the plan
- 678
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 1
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about QV1 Apartments in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is QV1 Apartments residential or commercial?
QV1 Apartments is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was QV1 Apartments built?
QV1 Apartments was completed in 2004.
How many floors does QV1 Apartments have?
QV1 Apartments has 44 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in QV1 Apartments?
QV1 Apartments has 462 homes. The national address file lists 669 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does QV1 Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 114 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near QV1 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.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in QV1 Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 22-24 Jane Bell Lane on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built QV1 Apartments?
Grocon developed QV1 Apartments and NH Architecture designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is QV1 Apartments?
About 138 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 71 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near QV1 Apartments?
State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for QV1 Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does QV1 Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS435099 has 678 lots.
Has any work been done on QV1 Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 1 building permit for QV1 Apartments since 2001. The most recent was in September 2001.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QV1 Apartments | Residential | — | 44 | 2004 |
| QV2 Apartments | Residential | 0 m | 8 | 2004 |
| Rido House | Student accommodation | 145 m | 28 | 1967 |
| The Greek Centre | Commercial | 147 m | 13 | 2014 |
| Abode 318 | Mixed use | 179 m | 58 | 2014 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.