The Fawkner
497-503 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
- 72 m tall · #184 in Melbourne
- 20 floors
- 245 homes
- 307 car spaces
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | — | Unit median $545,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
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9 years standing
- 2013Planning application
- By Jun 2017Completed
- TodayStill standing
7 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About The Fawkner
The Fawkner is an apartment building on St Kilda Road with 245 homes over 20 floors above ground. Developed by LAS Group and Qualitas, with design by Kerry Phelan Design Office (K.P.D.O.) and construction by Icon Co, it was completed in 2017.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 2017
- Height
- 72 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#184 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 20
- Footprint
- 2,659 m²
- Homes
- 245
- Architect
- Kerry Phelan Design Office (K.P.D.O.)
- Builder
- Icon Co Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Car spaces
- 307
- Strata plan
- PS737521 · 261 lots
- Planning zone
- C1Z
- Permits on record
- 0
Score cards
Prahran Railway Station 15 min walk · 3 tram stops within 400 m
3 cafés, 0 grocers, 31 medical within 250 m
130 street trees within 150 m · park 51 m away
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
From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.
🚗 307 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.3 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 The Fawkner.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station15 min · 1172 m
Train station15 min · 1179 m
Tram stop1 min · 109 m
Tram stop3 min · 250 m
Tram stop4 min · 333 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
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.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New 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 The Fawkner: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO17Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO19Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO19-A42Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designVicmap Planning, © 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
- PS737521
- Lots on the plan
- 261
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 0
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about The Fawkner in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Fawkner residential or commercial?
The Fawkner is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Fawkner built?
The Fawkner was completed in 2017.
How many floors does The Fawkner have?
The Fawkner has 20 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Fawkner?
The Fawkner has 245 homes. The national address file lists 274 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in The Fawkner?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 12 studio, 197 1 bed and 36 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does The Fawkner have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 307 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near The Fawkner?
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 The Fawkner?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 497-503 St Kilda Road on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built The Fawkner?
Qualitas developed The Fawkner, Kerry Phelan Design Office (K.P.D.O.) designed it and Icon Co built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Fawkner?
About 72 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 184 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Fawkner?
Prahran Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 15 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Fawkner?
The site is in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z).
Does The Fawkner have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS737521 has 261 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fawkner | Residential | — | 20 | 2017 |
| Parkside Apartments | Residential | 136 m | 22 | 1984 |
| Dun & Bradstreet House | Commercial | 166 m | 10 | 1989 |
| Park Central | Residential | 215 m | 22 | 1997 |
| Chevron Apartments | Mixed use | 255 m | 11 | 2007 |
| Kingstoun | Residential | 291 m | 24 | 1985 |
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), Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.