Metro Park West
557-561 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 87 m tall · #149 in Melbourne
- 26 floors
- 195 homes
What's available here Add a listing link
| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | — | Unit median $545,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
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12 years standing
- 2014Completed
- TodayStill standing
4 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Metro Park West
Metro Park West is a residential apartment building with 26 floors above ground and 195 homes. Its roof stands 86 metres high, and Bruce Henderson Architects designed the building, which was completed in 2014.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 2014
- Height
- 83 m to the top
86 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#149 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 26
- Footprint
- 575 m²
- Homes
- 195
- Architect
- Bruce Henderson Architects Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS703908 · 197 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 4
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 2 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
76 cafés, 1 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
62 street trees within 150 m · park 140 m away
10,606 people pass daily nearby · 43 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.
🚗 The council hasn't recorded residential parking here, which doesn't mean there isn't any.
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 Metro Park West.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 133 m
Train station2 min · 154 m
Tram stop2 min · 160 m
Tram stop2 min · 173 m
Tram stop3 min · 222 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.
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Metro Park West: 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 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
- PS703908
- Lots on the plan
- 197
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 4
- Estimated cost of works
- About $459k
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 Metro Park West in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metro Park West residential or commercial?
Metro Park West is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Metro Park West built?
Metro Park West was completed in 2014.
How many floors does Metro Park West have?
Metro Park West has 26 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Metro Park West?
Metro Park West has 195 homes. The national address file lists 196 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Metro Park West?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 160 1 bed and 35 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What do apartments cost near Metro Park West?
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.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Metro Park West?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 557-561 Little Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built Metro Park West?
Bruce Henderson Architects designed Metro Park West. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Metro Park West?
About 86 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 149 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Metro Park West?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/William St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Metro Park West?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Metro Park West have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS703908 has 197 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Metro Park West recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 4 building permits for Metro Park West since 1997. The most recent was in August 2024.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Park West | Residential | — | 26 | 2014 |
| W.H.Holmes House | Mixed use | 56 m | 18 | 1974 |
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 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 © Google Maps.