| Planning application | 2012 | Planning application TP-2012-225 lodged |
| Approved | By 2014 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Apr 2014 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Nov 2015 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2015 | The Carlson completed: 35 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.
| 21 Feb 2025 | Alteration to Lift lobby and waste room | $52k |
| 24 Jan 2022 | Ground Floor - Alteration works to an existing tenancy | $6k |
| 16 Mar 2020 | Stage 2 – Mechanical exhaust works only | $95k |
| 06 Jan 2020 | Alteration works to an existing tenancy | $95k |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Ground Floor - Proposed Cafe Fitout | $200k |
| 12 Nov 2015 | Stage 4: Remainder of works - New Mixed Use Development | $34.0m |
| 03 July 2014 | Stage 3: structural works - New Mixed Use Development | $34.0m |
| 29 May 2014 | Stage 2: In ground structure and services - New Mixed Use Development | $34.0m |
| 23 Apr 2014 | Stage 1: Demolition of existing building - New Mixed Use Development | $19.0m |
| 26 Sept 2005 | Stage 1: Internal works Ground Floor | $100k |
Is The Carlson residential or commercial?
The Carlson mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Carlson built?
The Carlson was completed in 2015.
How many floors does The Carlson have?
The Carlson has 35 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Carlson?
The Carlson has 149 homes. The national address file lists 150 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in The Carlson?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 56 1 bed and 93 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What do apartments cost near The Carlson?
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 The Carlson?
The latest council census counted 1 business in The Carlson, including Azuo Yogurt & Cake.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Carlson?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 315-321 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Carlson?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Carlson?
Healey & Co developed The Carlson, Rothelowman designed it and Hutchinson Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Carlson?
About 109 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 106 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Carlson?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 3 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 The Carlson?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The Carlson have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS646787 has 150 lots.
Has any work been done on The Carlson recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for The Carlson since 2005. The most recent was in February 2025.
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.
