Oaks on Lonsdale
23-33 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 98 m tall · #120 in Melbourne
- 30 floors
- 143 serviced apartments
- 59 car spaces
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20 years standing
Built in 10 mths
- Mar 2005Construction started
- 2006Completed
- TodayStill standing
18 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Oaks on Lonsdale
Oaks on Lonsdale is a 30-storey commercial building on Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, used as commercial accommodation with serviced apartments. Completed in 2006, it stands 98 metres to the roof. In December 2007 an Adelaide hotel operator bought the serviced apartments for $56 million.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 2006
- Height
- 92 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
98 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#120 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 30
- Footprint
- 516 m²
- Serviced apartments
- 143
- Car spaces
- 59
- Strata plan
- TP420699 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 18
Score cards
Parliament Station 2 min walk · 12 tram stops within 400 m
93 cafés, 3 grocers, 6 medical within 250 m
105 street trees within 150 m · park 82 m away
5,835 people pass daily nearby · 53 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 Oaks on Lonsdale.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 177 m
Train station3 min · 222 m
Tram stop2 min · 138 m
Tram stop2 min · 199 m
Tram stop3 min · 230 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
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Oaks on Lonsdale: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO62Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO62-B6Design 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
- TP420699
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 18
- Estimated cost of works
- About $37.1m
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 Oaks on Lonsdale in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oaks on Lonsdale residential or commercial?
Oaks on Lonsdale is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Oaks on Lonsdale built?
Oaks on Lonsdale was completed in 2006.
How many floors does Oaks on Lonsdale have?
Oaks on Lonsdale has 30 floors above ground.
Does Oaks on Lonsdale have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 143 serviced apartments at Oaks on Lonsdale.
Who built Oaks 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 Oaks on Lonsdale?
About 98 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 120 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Oaks on Lonsdale?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Albert St/Nicholson St #10, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Oaks on Lonsdale?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Oaks on Lonsdale have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP420699 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Oaks on Lonsdale recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Oaks on Lonsdale since 2000. The most recent was in December 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks on Lonsdale | Hotel | — | 30 | 2006 |
| Unilodge on Lonsdale | Mixed use | 23 m | 22 | 2003 |
| Park Tower | Mixed use | 65 m | 18 | 1969 |
| Casselden | Commercial | 85 m | 41 | 1992 |
| The Urban Workshop | Commercial | 97 m | 34 | 2006 |
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), 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.