Abode 318
302-324 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 189 m tall · #25 in Melbourne
- 57 floors
- 444 homes
- 2 businesses
- 145 car spaces
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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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11 years standing
Built in 1 yr 8 mths
- May 2013Construction started
- 2015Completed
- TodayStill standing
15 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Abode 318
Abode 318 is a 57-storey apartment tower with 444 homes on Russell Street in Melbourne. PDG Corporation and Schiavello Group developed it, Elenberg Fraser and Disegno Australia designed it, and Probuild built it. Construction started in 2011 and the building was completed in 2015.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2015
- Construction started
- 2011 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 187 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#25 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 57
- Footprint
- 932 m²
- Homes
- 444
- Architect
- Elenberg Fraser
- Builder
- ProBuild
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- 145
- Strata plan
- PS720256 · 605 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 15
Score cards
State Library Railway Station 4 min walk · 6 tram stops within 400 m
115 cafés, 7 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
70 street trees within 150 m · park 221 m away
10,771 people pass daily nearby · 42 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.
🚗 145 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.3 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 Abode 318.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 311 m
Train station4 min · 337 m
Tram stop1 min · 76 m
Tram stop1 min · 87 m
Tram stop2 min · 177 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 · 462 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 Abode 318
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
LUCKY REAL ESTATE GROUP PTY. LTD
Melcorp Real Estate Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Abode 318: 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 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
- PS720256
- Lots on the plan
- 605
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 15
- Estimated cost of works
- About $28.3m
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 Abode 318 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abode 318 residential or commercial?
Abode 318 mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Abode 318 built?
Abode 318 was completed in 2015.
How many floors does Abode 318 have?
Abode 318 has 57 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Abode 318?
Abode 318 has 444 homes. The national address file lists 460 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Abode 318?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 207 1 bed, 201 2 bed and 31 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Abode 318 have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 145 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Abode 318?
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 Abode 318?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Abode 318, including LUCKY REAL ESTATE GROUP PTY. LTD and Melcorp Real Estate Pty Ltd.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Abode 318?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 302-324 Russell Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Abode 318?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Abode 318?
Schiavello developed Abode 318, Disegno Australia designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Abode 318?
About 188 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 25 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Abode 318?
State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/La Trobe St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Abode 318?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Abode 318 have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS720256 has 605 lots.
Has any work been done on Abode 318 recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for Abode 318 since 1995. The most recent was in July 2016.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abode 318 | Mixed use | — | 57 | 2015 |
| Rido House | Student accommodation | 75 m | 28 | 1967 |
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.