Aurora Melbourne Central
224-252 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 270 m tall · #1 in Melbourne
- 86 floors
- 959 homes
- 204 serviced apartments
- 252 student apartments
- 12 businesses
- 364 car spaces
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
| Rent a student room | — | — | student.com ↗amberstudent.com ↗ |
| Book a stay | — | — | booking.com ↗expedia.com.au ↗ |
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7 years standing
Built in 3 yrs 4 mths
- 2014Planning application
- Sep 2015Construction started
- 2019Completed
- TodayStill standing
24 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Aurora Melbourne Central
Aurora Melbourne Central is a mixed-use tower with 86 floors above ground and 959 homes, ranked number 1 of 1586 buildings in the Melbourne CBD by measured roof height. Developed by UEM Sunrise, designed by Elenberg Fraser and built by Probuild, it was completed in 2019 after construction began in 2015.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2019
- Construction started
- 2015 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 270 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#1 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 86
- Footprint
- 2,863 m²
- Homes
- 959
- Architect
- Elenberg Fraser
- Builder
- Probuild
- Serviced apartments
- 204
- Student apartments
- 252
- Businesses
- 12
- Car spaces
- 364
- Strata plan
- PS731995 · 988 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 24
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 1 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
159 cafés, 17 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
44 street trees within 150 m · park 366 m away
6,903 people pass daily nearby · 40 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.
🚗 364 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 Aurora Melbourne Central.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 27 m
Train station1 min · 39 m
Tram stop2 min · 133 m
Tram stop2 min · 137 m
Tram stop2 min · 139 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 · 135 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.
Businesses in Aurora Melbourne Central
12 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Azeta Real Estate
Central Melbourne Specialists
CYP Design & Construction Joint Venture
E-ying
Karomi Cafe
L2 Skin And Beauty
Mint Skin
Panda Hot Pot Central Supply
Scape Living At Aurora
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Aurora Melbourne Central: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO70Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap 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
- PS731995
- Lots on the plan
- 988
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 24
- Estimated cost of works
- About $507.6m
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
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Aurora Melbourne Central 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 Aurora Melbourne Central residential or commercial?
Aurora Melbourne Central mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Aurora Melbourne Central built?
Aurora Melbourne Central was completed in 2019.
How many floors does Aurora Melbourne Central have?
Aurora Melbourne Central has 86 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Aurora Melbourne Central?
Aurora Melbourne Central has 959 homes. The national address file lists 1,011 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Aurora Melbourne Central?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 520 1 bed, 563 2 bed and 56 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Aurora Melbourne Central have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 364 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
Does Aurora Melbourne Central have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 204 serviced apartments and 252 student apartments at Aurora Melbourne Central.
What do apartments cost near Aurora Melbourne Central?
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 Aurora Melbourne Central?
The latest council census counted 12 businesses in Aurora Melbourne Central, including Azeta Real Estate, Central Melbourne Specialists and CYP Design & Construction Joint Venture.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Aurora Melbourne Central?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 224-252 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Aurora Melbourne Central?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Aurora Melbourne Central?
UEM Sunrise developed Aurora Melbourne Central, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Aurora Melbourne Central?
About 270 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 1 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Aurora Melbourne Central?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Aurora Melbourne Central?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Aurora Melbourne Central have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS731995 has 988 lots.
Has any work been done on Aurora Melbourne Central recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 24 building permits for Aurora Melbourne Central since 2001. The most recent was in December 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Melbourne Central | Mixed use | — | 86 | 2019 |
| A'Beckett Tower | Mixed use | 83 m | 34 | 2010 |
| Scape Swanston | Student accommodation | 90 m | 43 | 2016 |
| Empire | Mixed use | 95 m | 62 | 2016 |
| Melbourne Central Tower | Commercial | 134 m | 52 | 1991 |
| Avant | Mixed use | 125 m | 56 | 2017 |
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 © Google Maps.