🏠 ResidentialResidential ApartmentCompleted 1984

Parkside Apartments

481-483 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

  • 62 m tall Β· #233 in Melbourne
  • 22 floors
  • 37 homes
  • 68 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk

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42 years standing

  1. 1984Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

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About Parkside Apartments

Parkside Apartments is a residential apartment building on St Kilda Road in Melbourne, with 22 floors above ground, 37 homes and a roof height of 62 metres. It was completed in 1984, and its architects were Barry Patten and Yuncken Freeman.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏠 Residential
Completed
1984 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
62 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#233 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
22 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
797 mΒ²
Homes
37 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Yuncken Freeman Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Car spaces
68
Strata plan
SP20966 Β· 103 lots
Planning zone
C1Z
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport3/10

Anzac Railway Station 14 min walk Β· 3 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities2/10

1 cafΓ©s, 0 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

139 street trees within 150 m Β· park 51 m away

✨ Activity2/10

4 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for Parkside Apartments.

πŸš— 68 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.8 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 Parkside Apartments.

πŸ“ArchitectBarry Pattenearly 1980sreportedearly 1980s Β· Designer of the early 1980s original apartment building while at Yuncken FreemanSource: Archipro (Wolveridge Architects project page) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectYuncken Freemanearly 1980sreportedearly 1980s Β· Practice where Barry Patten worked when the early 1980s original building was designedSource: Archipro (Wolveridge Architects project page) β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Anzac Railway Station
Train station
14 min Β· 1108 m
πŸš†Anzac Station
Train station
14 min Β· 1127 m
πŸš‹Leopold St/St Kilda Rd #24
Tram stop
2 min Β· 131 m
πŸš‹Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25
Tram stop
3 min Β· 222 m
πŸš‹Arthur St/St Kilda Rd #23
Tram stop
5 min Β· 363 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

1β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
0πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
0🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Being built nearby

No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.

Prices and rents around here

Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.

Median unit price, Melbourne$545,0002025 Β· -5.5% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price7%A $735/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $545,000 median unit priceBefore costs. Our estimate from two suburb medians, not advice.

Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.

Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New 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.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Parkside Apartments: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 22 floors
1984πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Parkside Apartments completed: 22 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCOMMERCIAL 1 ZONE (C1Z)
DDO17Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO19Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO19-A42Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
SP20966
Lots on the plan
103
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Residential Apartment Β· 22 floors Β· "Parkside Apartments"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Parkside Apartments residential or commercial?

Parkside Apartments is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Parkside Apartments built?

Parkside Apartments was completed in 1984.

How many floors does Parkside Apartments have?

Parkside Apartments has 22 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Parkside Apartments?

Parkside Apartments has 37 homes. The national address file lists 65 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Parkside Apartments have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 68 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Parkside Apartments?

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.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Parkside Apartments?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 481-483 St Kilda Road on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Who designed and built Parkside Apartments?

Yuncken Freeman designed Parkside Apartments. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Parkside Apartments?

About 62 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 233 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Parkside Apartments?

Anzac Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 14 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Leopold St/St Kilda Rd #24, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Parkside Apartments?

The site is in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z).

Does Parkside Apartments have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision SP20966 has 103 lots.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Parkside ApartmentsResidentialβ€”221984
Dun & Bradstreet HouseCommercial30 m101989
Park CentralResidential80 m221997
The FawknerResidential136 m202019
KingstounResidential155 m241985

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: CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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