Aspire Melbourne
295-309 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 214 m tall · #17 in Melbourne
- 65 floors
- 530 homes
- 1 businesses
- 83 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 ↗ |
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3 years standing
Built in 3 yrs 7 mths
- 2014Planning application
- Apr 2020Construction started
- By Nov 2023Completed
- TodayStill standing
11 building permits · 6 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Aspire Melbourne
Aspire Melbourne is a 65-floor apartment tower on King Street with around 530 homes. Work began in 2020 and the building was completed in 2023. ICD Property and MaxCap Group developed it, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Hickory Group built it.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2023
- Construction started
- 2020 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 211 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
214 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#17 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 65
- Footprint
- 1,131 m²
- Homes
- 530 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- Elenberg Fraser
- Builder
- Hickory
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 83
- Strata plan
- PS827459 · 573 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 11
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 2 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
83 cafés, 2 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
66 street trees within 150 m · park 120 m away
4,410 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
1, 2 and 3+ bedroom apartments. The council's record lists 422 homes against the 530 counted here, so it may cover more than one building.
🚗 61 residential car spaces recorded at this property. 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 Aspire Melbourne.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 175 m
Train station3 min · 216 m
Tram stop1 min · 99 m
Tram stop1 min · 115 m
Tram stop3 min · 214 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.
Businesses in Aspire Melbourne
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Aspire Melbourne: 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 designDDO12Design 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
- PS827459
- Lots on the plan
- 573
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 11
- Estimated cost of works
- About $389.9m
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 Aspire Melbourne 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 Aspire Melbourne residential or commercial?
Aspire Melbourne mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Aspire Melbourne built?
Aspire Melbourne was completed in 2023.
How many floors does Aspire Melbourne have?
Aspire Melbourne has 65 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Aspire Melbourne?
Aspire Melbourne has 530 homes. The national address file lists 581 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Aspire Melbourne?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 bed, 2 bed and 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Aspire Melbourne have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 61 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Aspire Melbourne?
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 Aspire Melbourne?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Aspire Melbourne.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Aspire Melbourne?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 295-309 King Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Aspire Melbourne?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Aspire Melbourne?
MaxCap Group developed Aspire Melbourne, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Aspire Melbourne?
About 214 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 17 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Aspire Melbourne?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is King St/La Trobe St #2, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Aspire Melbourne?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Aspire Melbourne have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS827459 has 573 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Aspire Melbourne recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for Aspire Melbourne since 2000. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Melbourne | Mixed use | — | 65 | 2023 |
| Australis Apartments | Mixed use | 51 m | 46 | 2016 |
| Dockside Tower | Mixed use | 66 m | 26 | 2000 |
| Concorde Hotel | Commercial | 79 m | 11 | 1990 |
| Melbourne One | Mixed use | 95 m | 49 | 2015 |
| Lonsdale Court | Commercial | 99 m | 40 | — |
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.