| Construction started | May 2013 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Oct 2014 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2015 | Abode 318 completed: 57 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.
| 01 Nov 2017 | Tenancy 1 - Fitout works to existing office for Mortgage Choice | $61k |
| 22 July 2016 | L9 and L55 proposed alterations to smoke detectors | $660 |
| 04 May 2016 | Alterations - Fire Control Room. Minor works. | $7k |
| 26 Feb 2016 | Level 43 lobby. Duel key entry. | $5k |
| 05 June 2015 | Stage 17 - Facade levels 1-36 (excluding level 9). | $9.1m |
| 05 June 2015 | Stage 19 - Services (levels 21-35). | $9.0m |
| 05 June 2015 | Stage 23 - Structural details. Core walls and precast walls above level 54 and floor level 55 to 57. | $0 |
| 05 June 2015 | Stage 3 - Core piles. Piles P12-P13, P40-P41, P100-P123 located between grids C-G and 2-6. | $200k |
| 05 June 2015 | Stage 5 - Structural details, east and west capping beam. | $300k |
| 05 June 2015 | Stage 6 - Structural details, raft slab. | $500k |
| 05 June 2015 | Stage 7A - Core walls up to level 9 and columns up to ground floor, core slab and stairs, lower ground slab and column starter bars. | $0 |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Stage 14 - LB- L8 architectural (excluding facade). | $6.7m |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Stage 17 - Facade levels 1-36 (excluding level 9). | $9.1m |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Stage 2 - Piling works. Piles P1 to P7, P9 to P11, RP4 and site retention work located between grids A-B. | $350k |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Stage 4 - Bulk excavations, site retention and piles. | $300k |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Stage 8 - Ground floor slab up to 3m from northern boundary. | $0 |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Stage 17 - Facade levels 1-36 (excluding level 9). | $9.1m |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Stage 1 - New building. Commercial and apartment development. Piles P42 to P55 between grids H and G. | $250k |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Stage 20 - Architectural levels 21-35 (excluding facade). | $9.2m |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Stage 21 - Architectural and services level 36 to 54 (excluding facade). | $0 |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Stage 22 - Architectural, services, facade and balustrades (level 9). | $0 |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Stage 23 - Structural details. Core walls and precast walls above level 54 and floor level 55 to 57. | $0 |
| 11 Mar 2015 | Stage 25 - Miscellaneous variations. Facade (above level 53), architectural and services above level 53 (i.e. level 54 and level 55 sky lounge), plant screen and air terminal. | $10.3m |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Stage 10 - Level 9 floor and vertical elements to level 10 and substation enclosure. | $0 |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Stage 7 - Core walls up to level 9 and columns up to ground floor, core slab and stairs, colum starter bars. | $3.5m |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Stage 8 - Ground floor slab up to 3m from northern boundary. | $0 |
| 28 Oct 2014 | Stage 12 - Tower walls level 10 to level 54. | $6.0m |
| 28 Oct 2014 | Stage 18 - Services (levels 10-20). | $6.6m |
| 28 Oct 2014 | Stage 9 - Structure to level 8 including remainder of ground floor slab. | $0 |
| 11 Aug 2014 | Stage 24 - Facade (level 36-53). | $3.3m |
| 14 July 2014 | Stage 22 - Architectural, services, facade and balustrades (level 9). | $0 |
| 26 Aug 2013 | Stage 16 - L10-L20 architectural, excluding facade. | $6.7m |
| 16 Aug 2013 | Stage 15 - LB-L8 services. | $6.6m |
| 01 May 2013 | Stage 13 - Required fire hydrants and hose reels. Relative to clause E1.9 of BCA. Structural floor levels 11-54. | $12.7m |
| 27 Feb 2013 | Stage 11 - Level 10 transfer slab and core walls level 10 and above. | $10k |
| 20 Aug 2008 | Barton Tower. Proposed Residential Complex, Ground, First and Second Floor. Stage 1: Demolition of existing buildings. | $200k |
| 11 Apr 2006 | Alterations to existing building, internal office partition removal. | $21k |
| 19 July 2000 | installation of alarm signalling equipment | $190 |
| 12 May 2000 | RMIT bldg 21, lvl 3 fitout partition | $51k |
| 27 Nov 1995 | Office refurbishment/fitout | $14k |
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.
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.
