| Planning application | 2011 | Planning application TPM-2011-9 lodged |
| Approved | By 2015 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Jun 2015 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Feb 2017 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2017 | Eporo Tower completed: 43 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.
| 30 July 2025 | Level 2 & 3 - Change of smoke detection to a thermal detector in a bin room serving a lecture room and a church area | $3k |
| 05 Dec 2024 | Unit 2608 - Construction of Alterations to Existing Apartment | $67k |
| 07 Sept 2017 | Ground Floor to Level 3 Tenancy Alterations - Stage 1: Internal Walls & Electrical Services Rough In | $0 |
| 07 Sept 2017 | Stage 2: Completion of Works | $4.0m |
| 29 Aug 2017 | Stage 2 - All works to completion | $200k |
| 30 June 2017 | Stage 2: Completion of Works | $4.0m |
| 29 June 2017 | Stage 1 - Internal works only - Part Ground - David's Hot Pot restaurant fit out and alterations | $200k |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Stage 2: Retention Works, Basement Structure & Inground Services | $80.5m |
| 03 Feb 2017 | Stage 1: Demolition of existing buildings, and construction of a new building | $80.5m |
| 03 Feb 2017 | Stage 3: Vertical and Horizontal Structure | $80.5m |
| 03 Feb 2017 | Stage 4: Architectural including facade, services & structure (Basement 2 to Level 44) | $80.5m |
| 19 June 2015 | Stage 4: Architectural including facade, services & structure (Basement 2 to Level 44) | $80.5m |
| 23 Apr 2010 | 279 La Trobe St: Internal Alterations to existing place of assembly. | $10k |
| 13 Jan 2005 | Internal fitout Shop - Cafe | $113k |
| 07 July 2004 | Alterations to shop front | $20k |
Is Eporo Tower residential or commercial?
Eporo Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Eporo Tower built?
Eporo Tower was completed in 2017.
How many floors does Eporo Tower have?
Eporo Tower has 43 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Eporo Tower?
Eporo Tower has 307 homes. The national address file lists 310 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Eporo Tower?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 72 1 bed and 235 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Eporo Tower have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 118 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Eporo 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.
What businesses are in Eporo Tower?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Eporo Tower, including Davids Hot Pot, Loa Hair and St Verena & St Bishoy.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Eporo Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 279-289 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Eporo Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Eporo Tower?
Ho Bee developed Eporo Tower, The Buchan Group designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Eporo Tower?
About 145 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 65 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Eporo Tower?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Eporo Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Eporo Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS711378 has 308 lots.
Who opened Eporo Tower?
Pope Tawadros II opened Eporo Tower in Melbourne in September 2017.
Has any work been done on Eporo Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Eporo Tower since 2004. The most recent was in August 2017.
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.
