ZEN Tower
23-39 Therry Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 171 m tall · #35 in Melbourne
- 49 floors
- 427 homes
- 157 car spaces
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| 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 ↗ |
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14 years standing
- 2012Completed
- TodayStill standing
5 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About ZEN Tower
ZEN Tower is a 49-storey apartment tower on Therry Street in Melbourne, with 427 homes and a roof height of 170 m. Developed by PDG Corporation and built by L.U. Simon Builders, it was completed in 2012.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 2012
- Height
- 168 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
170 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#35 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 49
- Footprint
- 1,787 m²
- Homes
- 427
- Architect
- Cox Architecture Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- L.U. Simon Builders
- Car spaces
- 157
- Strata plan
- PS608829 · 614 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 5
Score cards
State Library Station 3 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
62 cafés, 10 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
97 street trees within 150 m · park 308 m away
12,417 people pass daily nearby · 33 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.
🚗 The council hasn't recorded residential parking here, which doesn't mean there isn't any.
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 ZEN Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 223 m
Train station4 min · 326 m
Tram stop1 min · 113 m
Tram stop2 min · 185 m
Tram stop3 min · 248 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).
Prices 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 ZEN Tower: 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 designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSBO3Special Building Overlay: mapped as at risk of overland stormwater floodingVicmap 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
- PS608829
- Lots on the plan
- 614
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 5
- Estimated cost of works
- About $56k
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 ZEN Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ZEN Tower residential or commercial?
ZEN Tower is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was ZEN Tower built?
ZEN Tower was completed in 2012.
How many floors does ZEN Tower have?
ZEN Tower has 49 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in ZEN Tower?
ZEN Tower has 427 homes. The national address file lists 458 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in ZEN Tower?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 68 1 bed, 307 2 bed and 52 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What do apartments cost near ZEN Tower?
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 ZEN Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 23-39 Therry Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built ZEN Tower?
PDG Corporation developed ZEN Tower, Cox Architecture designed it and L.U. Simon Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is ZEN Tower?
About 170 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 35 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near ZEN Tower?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for ZEN Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does ZEN Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS608829 has 614 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on ZEN Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 5 building permits for ZEN Tower since 2013. The most recent was in April 2018.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZEN Tower | Residential | — | 49 | 2012 |
| 58-64 Franklin Street | Commercial | 41 m | 13 | 1991 |
| Vision Apartments | Mixed use | 61 m | 70 | 2016 |
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), 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.