Dockside Tower
536-548 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 82 m tall · #161 in Melbourne
- 25 floors
- 128 homes
- 1 businesses
- 135 car spaces
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26 years standing
Built in 11 mths
- Feb 1999Construction started
- 2000Completed
- TodayStill standing
2 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Dockside Tower
Dockside Tower is a 25-storey mixed-use building on Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, standing 95 m to the top with about 128 homes. It was completed in 2000, designed by Joe Arcaro & Associates and built by L.U. Simon Builders.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2000
- Height
- 95 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
82 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#161 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 25
- Footprint
- 874 m²
- Homes
- 128 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- Joe Arcaro & Associates Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- L U Simon Builders Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 135
- Strata plan
- PS416548 · 160 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 2
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 3 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
93 cafés, 5 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
71 street trees within 150 m · park 162 m away
4,410 people pass daily nearby · 22 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 Dockside Tower.
🚗 135 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.1 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 Dockside Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 237 m
Train station3 min · 279 m
Tram stop1 min · 98 m
Tram stop2 min · 131 m
Tram stop2 min · 154 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).
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.
Businesses in Dockside Tower
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
All 4 U Cafe & Bar
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Dockside Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap 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
- PS416548
- Lots on the plan
- 160
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 2
- Estimated cost of works
- About $20.0m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
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 Dockside Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dockside Tower residential or commercial?
Dockside Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Dockside Tower built?
Dockside Tower was completed in 2000.
How many floors does Dockside Tower have?
Dockside Tower has 25 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Dockside Tower?
Dockside Tower has 128 homes. The national address file lists 212 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Dockside Tower have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 135 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Dockside Tower?
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 Dockside Tower?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Dockside Tower, including All 4 U Cafe & Bar.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Dockside Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 536-548 Little Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Dockside Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Dockside Tower?
Joe Arcaro & Associates designed Dockside Tower and L.U. Simon Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Dockside Tower?
About 82 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 161 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Dockside Tower?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/La Trobe St #1, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Dockside Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Dockside Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS416548 has 160 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Dockside Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Dockside Tower since 1998. The most recent was in February 1999.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dockside Tower | Mixed use | — | 25 | 2000 |
| Australis Apartments | Mixed use | 58 m | 46 | 2016 |
| Aspire Melbourne | Mixed use | 66 m | 66 | 2024 |
| Tower 2 (West) | Residential | 90 m | 63 | 2021 |
| Tower 1 (West) | Mixed use | 90 m | 82 | 2021 |
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: 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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.