| Planning application | 2013 | Planning application TP-2013-493 lodged |
| Approved | By 2015 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | May 2015 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Feb 2017 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2017 | La Trobe Tower completed: 44 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.
| 31 July 2024 | Level 15 - Installation of Two Self Closing -/60/30 Self Closing Fire Doors | $42k |
| 22 May 2020 | Construction of alterations to existing water meter room within multi storey building including new office | $0 |
| 04 June 2019 | Office 602 - Tenancy Fitout of Office | $28k |
| 09 Nov 2018 | Construction of internal restaurant fitout | $250k |
| 11 Sept 2017 | Stage 3 - Structural works up to level 2 only | $46.7m |
| 11 Sept 2017 | Stage 5 - Remainder of works up to level 40 | $46.7m |
| 29 Mar 2017 | Stage 8 - Level 41 - fitout & services | $1.4m |
| 16 Feb 2017 | Stage 1- Demolition of single storey building (excluding concrete slab. Mixed use (apartment) building | $35.0m |
| 16 Feb 2017 | Stage 6 - Structural & facade works to levels 41 to 44 | $46.7m |
| 16 Feb 2017 | Stage 7 - Level 42-44 fitout & services | $46.7m |
| 23 Nov 2015 | Stage 4 - Level 3 to 40 structural facade = HBS module system | $46.7m |
| 14 May 2015 | Stage 2 - Installation of boundary piles between grids 2 & 6 only | $46.7m |
| 08 Feb 2002 | Level 3 - Fitout to shop. Adjacent to front entry. | $65k |
Is La Trobe Tower residential or commercial?
La Trobe Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was La Trobe Tower built?
La Trobe Tower was completed in 2016.
How many floors does La Trobe Tower have?
La Trobe Tower has 44 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in La Trobe Tower?
La Trobe Tower has 206 homes. The national address file lists 208 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in La Trobe Tower?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 119 1 bed and 91 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What do apartments cost near La Trobe 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 La Trobe Tower?
The latest council census counted 1 business in La Trobe Tower, including Magic Cuisine.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in La Trobe Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 323-331 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in La Trobe Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built La Trobe Tower?
Longriver Property Development developed La Trobe Tower, Rothelowman designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is La Trobe Tower?
About 136 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 72 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near La Trobe Tower?
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 La Trobe Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does La Trobe Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS721509 has 207 lots.
Has any work been done on La Trobe Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for La Trobe Tower since 2015. The most recent was in July 2024.
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.
