| Planning application | 2011 | Planning application TPM-2011-42 lodged |
| Approved | By 2015 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Aug 2015 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Jun 2017 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | By Aug 2017 | Lighthouse completed: 70 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.
| 08 May 2023 | Lot S3 Construction of Alteration to Existing Restaurant Internal Structural Work Only | $32k |
| 01 June 2018 | Ground - Proposed Internal Fit Out | $387k |
| 28 Mar 2018 | Level 1 - Kicks retail tenancy fit out | $1.6m |
| 03 July 2017 | Stage 10 - Levels 68 to 71 structural slabs, verticle structure levels 68 to 70, level 70 structural steel, facade level 67 to 69, apartment fitout levels 68 and 69, services levels 68 to 71. | $170.0m |
| 03 July 2017 | Stage 1 - Residential mixed use development. Demolition works only. | $670k |
| 03 July 2017 | Stage 8 - Post tensioned and reinforced concrete suspended slab on level 40, level 9 steel pergola only. | $170.0m |
| 09 June 2017 | Stage 2 - Piling, bulk excavation, raft slab and basement retention. | $170.0m |
| 09 June 2017 | Stage 4 - Building structure from level 4 slabs to level 7 and core structure from level 8 to 39. | $7.6m |
| 09 June 2017 | Stage 6 - Post tensioned and reinforced concrete suspended floors, load bearing columns and walls between level 8 and 39 (inclusive) and fit out of apartments inclusive of services. | $170.0m |
| 09 June 2017 | Stage 7 - Post tensioned and reinforced concrete suspended floors, load bearing columns and walls between level 41 and 67. Facade from level 7 to 39. | $81.9m |
| 03 Oct 2016 | Stage 9 - Levels 40 to 66 facade only. | $170.0m |
| 10 Feb 2016 | Stage 5 - Building facade from levels 2 to 6 (excluding ground and level 1 facades). | $170.0m |
| 07 Aug 2015 | Stage 3 - Building structure from basement to level 3 and core structure to level 7. | $170.0m |
| 09 June 2005 | Roof deck and Stair extension | $1.4m |
| 15 Oct 2001 | grnd 1st 2nd & 3rd fls backpackers conversion with grnd fl bar & bottle shop | $2.6m |
| 23 Aug 2001 | Alterations to an existing building, erection of business signs on facade of Melbourne Int Backpackers | $10k |
| 06 Mar 2000 | Installation of alarm signalling equipment | $190 |
| 30 Apr 1999 | Alterations to existing bank shopfront | $20k |
Is Lighthouse residential or commercial?
Lighthouse mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Lighthouse built?
Lighthouse was completed in 2017.
How many floors does Lighthouse have?
Lighthouse has 70 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Lighthouse?
Lighthouse has 607 homes. The national address file lists 628 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Lighthouse have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 155 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Lighthouse?
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 Lighthouse?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Lighthouse, including Duncans Liquor @ Kicks, EzyMart and Kicks.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Lighthouse?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 442-450 Elizabeth Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Lighthouse?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Lighthouse?
Hengyi Australia developed Lighthouse, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Lighthouse?
About 218 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 15 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Lighthouse?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Lighthouse?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Lighthouse have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS728842 has 629 lots.
Were apartments in Lighthouse sold before it was finished?
In July 2014 the tower was 75 per cent sold, before it was completed in 2017.
Has any work been done on Lighthouse recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Lighthouse since 1999. The most recent was in October 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.
