| Construction started | Jul 2007 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Feb 2009 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2009 | Northbank Place Central Tower completed: 16 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 July 2023 | Cladding Rectification Works | $768k |
| 19 Feb 2017 | Level 3A central tower - Stair 4 and 5 - Security barrier with gate | $15k |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Unit 808 - Proposed alterations and additions to an existing apartment | $10k |
| 15 Apr 2016 | Renovation for hospitality / retail business / restaurant / commercial use | $30k |
| 22 Sept 2011 | Installation of structural floor | $20k |
| 08 June 2011 | Alteration to Shop T2C Internal Works- Domino's Pizza | $75k |
| 16 Sept 2010 | Mezzanine floor and fitout (NOTE: Building permit has been cancelled 9/12/10) | $60k |
| 07 May 2010 | Unit 704: internal alteration to existing unit. | $6k |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Tenancy fitout Shop C3 (Nandos) | $200k |
| 04 Mar 2010 | Fitout Tenancy C1 (Pizza Capers) | $40k |
| 23 Feb 2009 | A shop fit out | $175k |
| 20 Feb 2009 | Cafe fitout Shop 3-12 | $25k |
| 12 Feb 2009 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 15: Retail Tenancies Glazed Facades. | $48.8m |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 14: Architectural & Services. | $48.8m |
| 26 Aug 2008 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 13: Roof and Steel Framing. | $14.3m |
| 25 June 2008 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 12: Level 12, 14, 15 Slabs and Level 12, 13, 14 Columns. | $13.9m |
| 29 Apr 2008 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 10: Level 11 slab (post tensioned) and columns to Level 10. | $12.0m |
| 18 Apr 2008 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 9: Levels 8, 9, 10 slabs (post tensioned) and columns to Levels 7, 8, 9. | $11.5m |
| 21 Jan 2008 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 8: Level 7 slab (post tensioned). | $10.0m |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 7: Revised core 1 & 2 walls to central tower. | $9.4m |
| 25 Oct 2007 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 6: Levels 3, 4, 5, 6 slab (post tension) & columns to Levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. | $7.9m |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 5: Level 2 slab (Post Tensioned). | $5.2m |
| 08 Oct 2007 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 4: Level 1 slab & columns to Ground Level & Level 1. | $5.2m |
| 27 Sept 2007 | Variation: Stage 3A: Ground Level, variation, post tensioned slab. | $3.1m |
| 09 July 2007 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 3: Ground Level slab. | $3.1m |
| 27 June 2007 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 2: Inground services. | $932k |
| 30 May 2007 | Northbank Place - Central Tower. New building, residential Ground Level, Level 7 to Level 15 (inclusive), retail Ground Level, carpark Level 1 to Level 6 (inclusive). Stage 1A: Piling. | $417k |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Construct New Building-Piling Stage 1 (Central Tower) | $417k |
Is Northbank Place Central Tower residential or commercial?
Northbank Place Central Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Northbank Place Central Tower built?
Northbank Place Central Tower was completed in 2009.
How many floors does Northbank Place Central Tower have?
Northbank Place Central Tower has 16 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Northbank Place Central Tower?
Northbank Place Central Tower has 196 homes. The national address file lists 262 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Northbank Place Central Tower have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 202 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Northbank Place Central 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 Northbank Place Central Tower?
The latest council census counted 6 businesses in Northbank Place Central Tower, including Care Park, Dominos Pizza Melbourne CBD and Fatboys Phillys.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Northbank Place Central Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 545-557 Flinders Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Northbank Place Central Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Northbank Place Central Tower?
Far East Consortium developed Northbank Place Central Tower, Ken Sowerby Architects designed it and L.U. Simon built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Northbank Place Central Tower?
About 54 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 268 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Northbank Place Central Tower?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/Flinders St #1, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Northbank Place Central Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Northbank Place Central Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS549363 has 465 lots.
Has any work been done on Northbank Place Central Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 23 building permits for Northbank Place Central Tower since 2007. The most recent was in July 2023.
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.
