🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2006

Eifel Tower Apartments

550-554 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 92 m tall Β· #131 in Melbourne
  • 30 floors
  • 176 homes
  • 107 serviced apartments
  • 1 businesses
  • 150 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
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20 years standing

Built in 1 yr 5 mths

  1. Aug 2004Construction started
  2. 2006Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

6 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Eifel Tower Apartments

Eifel Tower Apartments is a 30-storey apartment tower with 176 homes on Flinders Street, Melbourne. Brady Group developed the building, which was completed in 2006 and stands 95 metres to the top.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2006
Height
95 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
92 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#131 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
30
Footprint
1,006 mΒ²
Homes
176
Serviced apartments
107
Businesses
1
Car spaces
150
Strata plan
PS506544 Β· 114 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
6

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 4 min walk Β· 8 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

58 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

72 street trees within 150 m Β· park 129 m away

✨ Activity7/10

3,890 people pass daily nearby Β· 36 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 Eifel Tower Apartments.

πŸš— 121 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.7 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 Eifel Tower Apartments.

πŸ—DeveloperBrady Group2006verified2006Source: Melbourne Harcourts β†—
πŸ“‹Leasing agentBrady ResidentialreportedCurrent Β· Rental listings agent for apartments in the buildingSource: Brady Residential β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 339 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
5 min Β· 410 m
πŸš‹Spencer St/Flinders St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 57 m
πŸš‹Batman Park/Flinders St #124
Tram stop
2 min Β· 146 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2
Tram stop
2 min Β· 167 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

58β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
7🍷 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).

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 Eifel Tower Apartments

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

Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

Accommodation

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

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

2022πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $451k of new works
Largest: 8 Downie Street. Rectification works for removal and replacement of facade cladding to existing building.
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 30 floors
Name recorded: Eifel Tower Apartments
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Change smoke detectors to Thermal detectors Level 1-7 in carpark
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 30 floors
Name recorded: Medina Apartments
2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 30 floors
Name recorded: Medina mansions
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 6 certificates Β· about $10k of new works
Largest: Stage 5 :Fire, electrical, & hydraulic services
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Alterations Smoke detection - Disconnect MFB Call Signal
2006πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Eifel Tower Apartments completed: 30 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 1 floors
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Stage 7: Conditional pt slabs, level 30 and roof. Residential development, new building, ground floor (part) for retail, residential and ca
Aug 2004πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2004πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $57.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Bored Piles & Pile Caps Residential development new building
2004πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $8k of new works
Largest: Demolition Lot 2

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
LSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

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
PS506544
Lots on the plan
114
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
6
Estimated cost of works
About $58.2m
2003New works by year (estimated)2022

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

2004Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2006Unoccupied - Unused Β· 1 floors
2008Residential Apartment Β· 30 floors Β· "Medina mansions"
2010Residential Apartment Β· 30 floors Β· "Medina Apartments"
2013Residential Apartment Β· 30 floors Β· "Eifel Tower Apartments"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eifel Tower Apartments residential or commercial?

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

When was Eifel Tower Apartments built?

Eifel Tower Apartments was completed in 2006.

How many floors does Eifel Tower Apartments have?

Eifel Tower Apartments has 30 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Eifel Tower Apartments?

Eifel Tower Apartments has 176 homes. The national address file lists 112 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Eifel Tower Apartments have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 121 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

Does Eifel Tower Apartments have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 107 serviced apartments at Eifel Tower Apartments.

What do apartments cost near Eifel Tower 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 Eifel Tower Apartments?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Eifel Tower Apartments, including Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Eifel Tower Apartments?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 550-554 Flinders Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Eifel Tower Apartments?

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

Who designed and built Eifel Tower Apartments?

Brady Group developed Eifel Tower Apartments. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Eifel Tower Apartments?

About 92 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 131 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Eifel Tower Apartments?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/Flinders St #1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Eifel Tower Apartments?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does Eifel Tower Apartments have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS506544 has 114 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Eifel Tower Apartments recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Eifel Tower Apartments since 2003. The most recent was in June 2011.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Eifel Tower ApartmentsMixed useβ€”302006
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Aura ApartmentsMixed use42 m262013
Northbank Place West TowerMixed use86 m182009

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), 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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