Northbank Place West Tower
561-581 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 56 m tall · #255 in Melbourne
- 17 floors
- 188 homes
- 3 businesses
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17 years standing
Built in 1 yr 2 mths
- Nov 2007Construction started
- 2009Completed
- TodayStill standing
11 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Northbank Place West Tower
Northbank Place West Tower is an apartment tower with 188 homes across 17 floors above ground, and its roof stands 56 m high. Developed by Far East Consortium, designed by Peddle Thorp and built by L.U. Simon, it was completed in 2009.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2009 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 56 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#255 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 17 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 916 m²
- Homes
- 188
- Architect
- Peddle Thorp Architects
- Builder
- L.U. Simon Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 3
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS604245 · 194 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 11
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 5 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
42 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
92 street trees within 150 m · park 44 m away
7,748 people pass daily nearby · 26 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Northbank Place West Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 386 m
Train station6 min · 456 m
Tram stop1 min · 32 m
Tram stop1 min · 71 m
Tram stop3 min · 201 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 Northbank Place West Tower
3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Cellarbrations Flinders Street
Mystic Cafe
Smoke Central
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Northbank Place West 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 designLSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking 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
- PS604245
- Lots on the plan
- 194
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 11
- Estimated cost of works
- About $30.5m
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 Northbank Place West Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northbank Place West Tower residential or commercial?
Northbank Place West Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Northbank Place West Tower built?
Northbank Place West Tower was completed in 2009.
How many floors does Northbank Place West Tower have?
Northbank Place West Tower has 17 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Northbank Place West Tower?
Northbank Place West Tower has 188 homes. The national address file lists 191 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near Northbank Place West 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 West Tower?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Northbank Place West Tower, including Cellarbrations Flinders Street, Mystic Cafe and Smoke Central.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Northbank Place West Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 561-581 Flinders Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Northbank Place West 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 West Tower?
Leighton Property developed Northbank Place West Tower, Ken Sowerby Architects designed it and L.U. Simon built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Northbank Place West Tower?
About 56 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 255 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Northbank Place West 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 West Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Northbank Place West Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS604245 has 194 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Northbank Place West Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for Northbank Place West Tower since 2007. The most recent was in January 2017.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbank Place West Tower | Mixed use | — | 17 | 2009 |
| 560 Flinders | Hotel | 58 m | 30 | 2016 |
| Northbank Place Central Tower | Mixed use | 60 m | 16 | 2009 |
| 546 Flinders Street | Mixed use | 73 m | 16 | 2004 |
| Eifel Tower Apartments | Mixed use | 86 m | 30 | 2006 |
| Aura Apartments | Mixed use | 110 m | 26 | 2013 |
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 © Google Maps.