🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2006

Chevron Apartments

519-539 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

  • 33 m tall Β· #484 in Melbourne
  • 10 floors
  • 300 homes
  • 11 businesses
  • 426 car spaces

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

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20 years standing

  1. 2006Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

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About Chevron Apartments

Chevron Apartments is a 10-storey apartment tower on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, with 300 homes. It was completed in 2006. Architects were Peddle Thorp and Leslie M. Perrott, and builders were Abigroup and E.A. Watts.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2006
Height
32 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#484 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
10
Footprint
2,950 mΒ²
Homes
300 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
β€” Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Builder
β€” Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
11
Car spaces
426
Strata plan
PS526704 Β· 334 lots
Planning zone
C1Z
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

Prahran Railway Station 12 min walk Β· 3 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

13 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 28 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

65 street trees within 150 m Β· park 81 m away

✨ Activity3/10

8 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 Chevron Apartments.

πŸš— 426 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.4 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 Chevron Apartments.

πŸ‘·BuilderAbigroup2004–2006reported2004-2006 Β· Main contractor for the 2004 redevelopmentSource: Melbourne Buildings β†—
🌳Landscape architectEckersley Garden Architecture2004–2006reported2004-2006 Β· Courtyard designSource: Storey of Melbourne (blog) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectPeddle Thorp2004–2006reported2004-2006 Β· Design of the new apartment blocks in the 2004-2006 redevelopmentSource: Storey of Melbourne (blog) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectLeslie M. Perrott1934reported1934 Β· Original 1934 Chevron Hotel designSource: Melbourne Buildings β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderE.A. Watts1934reported1934 Β· Built the original 1934 Chevron HotelSource: Melbourne Buildings β†—
πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerHolly + Williams StratareportedCurrent Β· Owners corporation for the complexSource: Ausky Real Estate β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Prahran Railway Station
Train station
12 min Β· 988 m
πŸš†Prahran Station
Train station
12 min Β· 991 m
πŸš‹Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25
Tram stop
2 min Β· 157 m
πŸš‹Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26
Tram stop
2 min Β· 195 m
πŸš‹Moubray St/St Kilda Rd #26
Tram stop
3 min Β· 224 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

13β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
28🩺 Medical
1πŸ’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.

Businesses in Chevron Apartments

11 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

7-Eleven

Supermarket and Grocery Stores

Cafe La Colline

Cafes and Restaurants

Chevron IGA

Supermarket and Grocery Stores

CRD Cellars (Bottlemart)

Liquor Retailing

Hawker Canteen

Cafes and Restaurants

Nando's Chevron

Cafes and Restaurants

Rice @ Chevron

Cafes and Restaurants

Rosco's @ Chevron

Cafes and Restaurants

Shuji Sushi Chevron

Cafes and Restaurants

Looking for space in Chevron Apartments?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

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

2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 11 floors
Name recorded: Chevron Apartments
2006πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Chevron Apartments completed: 10 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 4 floors
Name recorded: Chevron Apartments
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under demolition/condemned, 4 floors
Name recorded: Chevron Apartments
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 4 floors

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
DDO23Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
SCO40Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

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
PS526704
Lots on the plan
334
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 4 floors Β· "Chevron Nightclub"
2004Unoccupied - Under Demolition/Condemned Β· 4 floors Β· "Chevron Apartments"
2006Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 4 floors Β· "Chevron Apartments"
2008Residential Apartment Β· 11 floors Β· "Chevron Apartments"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chevron Apartments residential or commercial?

Chevron Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Chevron Apartments built?

Chevron Apartments was completed in 2006.

How many floors does Chevron Apartments have?

Chevron Apartments has 10 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Chevron Apartments?

Chevron Apartments has 300 homes. The national address file lists 341 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Chevron Apartments have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 426 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Chevron 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.

What businesses are in Chevron Apartments?

The latest council census counted 11 businesses in Chevron Apartments, including 7-Eleven, Cafe La Colline and Chevron IGA.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Chevron Apartments?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 519-539 St Kilda Road on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Chevron Apartments?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Chevron Apartments?

Leslie M. Perrott designed Chevron Apartments and E.A. Watts built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Chevron Apartments?

About 32 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 484 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Chevron Apartments?

Prahran Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 12 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Chevron Apartments?

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

Does Chevron Apartments have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS526704 has 334 lots.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Chevron ApartmentsMixed useβ€”102006
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The FawknerResidential255 m202019
Parkside ApartmentsResidential391 m221984
Dun & Bradstreet HouseCommercial421 m101989

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 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)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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