| Planning application | 2010 | Planning application TPM-2010-29/B lodged |
| Approved | By 2016 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Feb 2016 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Feb 2018 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2018 | Avant completed: 56 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.
| 20 June 2019 | Little Nookie Cafe - Retail tenancy fitout | $93k |
| 02 Nov 2018 | Lobby- Internal Alterations | $98k |
| 10 Aug 2018 | Stage 15: Structural Slabs and Columns) | $146.0m |
| 10 Aug 2018 | Stage 16: Horizontal Structure to Level 55 | $146.0m |
| 10 Aug 2018 | Stage 18: Constructon of Damper Tank, Plant Screen, Level 9 Glass Balustrade, Pool & Spa Shells | $146.0m |
| 10 Aug 2018 | Stage 2: Construction of Core Raft Slab, Starter Bars and In-Ground Services | $146.0m |
| 10 Aug 2018 | Stage 5: Structural Details for Horizontal Structure up to and Including Level 6 | $146.0m |
| 23 July 2018 | Stage 18: Constructon of Damper Tank, Plant Screen, Level 9 Glass Balustrade, Pool & Spa Shells | $146.0m |
| 23 July 2018 | Stage 4: Vertical Structure | $146.0m |
| 23 July 2018 | Stage 6: Horizontal Structure Levels 7 - 8 | $146.0m |
| 23 July 2018 | Stage 9: Installation of Services | $146.0m |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Stage 10: Post Tensioned Slabs Levels 33 to 50 and Curtain Wall Levels 2 to 8 and Level 10 Facade Framing | $146.0m |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Stage 13: Pool Facade & Facade | $146.0m |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Stage 14: External Works - Privacy Screens (Levels 11-29, 32-50 & 51-54) and Sliding Doors, Balustrades & Window Wall Stillage (W01, W02, W03) | $146.0m |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Stage 17: Horizontal Structure Level 56, Ground Floor Facade and Curtain Wall Level 51 - 56 | $146.0m |
| 15 Feb 2018 | Stage 3: Structural Works up to Ground Level | $146.0m |
| 13 Apr 2017 | Stage 12: Architectural & Carpark Screens | $146.0m |
| 17 Mar 2017 | Stage 11: Facade Package, Curtain wall Levels 9-29 | $146.0m |
| 22 Nov 2016 | Stage 8: Horizontal Structure up to Level 32 | $146.0m |
| 09 Nov 2016 | Stage 7 - Horizontal Structure to Level 9 | $146.0m |
| 03 July 2016 | Demolition Works | $199k |
| 05 Feb 2016 | Stage 1: Retention and Foundation Piles | $146.0m |
Is Avant residential or commercial?
Avant mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Avant built?
Avant was completed in 2017.
How many floors does Avant have?
Avant has 56 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Avant?
Avant has 456 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Avant?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 146 1 bed and 317 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Avant have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 80 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Avant?
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 Avant?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Avant, including Avani Melbourne Central Residences and Little Nooky.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Avant?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 52-64 A'Beckett Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Avant?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Avant?
World Class Land developed Avant, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Avant?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is RMIT University/Swanston St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Avant?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Was Avant's construction ahead of schedule?
Avant topped out ahead of schedule in February 2018.
Has any work been done on Avant recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Avant since 2016. The most recent was in June 2019.
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.
