What stood here in 1888
🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2013

Skylofts 601 on Little Collins

601-611 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 52 m tall Β· #280 in Melbourne
  • 14 floors
  • 109 homes
  • 6 businesses
  • 55 car spaces

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

Built in 1 yr

  1. Jan 2012Construction started
  2. 2013Completed
  3. 2014Refurbished
  4. TodayStill standing

18 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Skylofts 601 on Little Collins

Skylofts 601 on Little Collins is a mixed-use building, mainly residential apartments, with about 109 homes over around 14 floors above ground, rising 52 m to its roof. Designed by Elenberg Fraser and built by Team Building Group, it was completed in 2013.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2013
Height
52 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#280 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
14 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,218 mΒ²
Homes
109 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Elenberg Fraser Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Builder
Team Building Group Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
6
Car spaces
55
Strata plan
PS507443 Β· 668 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
18

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 2 min walk Β· 12 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

98 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

99 street trees within 150 m Β· park 360 m away

✨ Activity8/10

22,408 people pass daily nearby Β· 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 Skylofts 601 on Little Collins.

πŸ“ArchitectElenberg FraserreportedSource: Gurner β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderTeam Building Group2013reported2013 Β· Main contractorSource: Gurner β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
2 min Β· 200 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
3 min Β· 236 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 81 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122
Tram stop
1 min Β· 105 m
πŸš‹Spencer St/Bourke St #1
Tram stop
2 min Β· 153 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

98β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
5πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
5🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
9🍷 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 Skylofts 601 on Little Collins

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

Beyond A Room

Accommodation

Brim CC

Cafes and Restaurants

Come Back To Earth Coffee Brewers

Takeaway Food Services

Fry's Fast Park

Parking Services

Spicy Korea

Cafes and Restaurants

The CBD Storage Place Melbourne

Other Warehousing and Storage Services

Looking for space in Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Skylofts 601 on Little Collins: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2021πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $91k of new works
Largest: Ground floor entry canopy fire safety upgrade works
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $4k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor - Proposed installation of a gfa signal for new secured door release
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 14 floors
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $118k of new works
Largest: Shell fitout Unit 107
2013πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Skylofts 601 on Little Collins completed: 14 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as storage, 10 floors
2013πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $313k of new works
Largest: Stage 8: To Completion
Sep 2012πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Jan 2012πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2012πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits and 6 certificates Β· about $386k of new works
Largest: Stage 5: All services (excluding FH, FHR, booster, pumproom)
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $16.3m of new works
Largest: Internal stripout works & apartrment shells to Levels 1 & 2
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $65k of new works
Largest: INTERNAL NON STRUCTURAL SHOP FITOUT FOR ORGANIC SOUP BAR; SHOP 2.
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $70k of new works
Largest: Alterations Shop 1
2006πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $198k of new works
Largest: Alterations to basement and ground floor. Stage 2 - Balance of works including Services and Architectural works.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: storage, 8 floors
1996πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $600k of new works
Largest: Replacement of two glazed shopfront panels with glazed panel doors.
1888πŸ—Ί
History
The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

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
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
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
PS507443
Lots on the plan
668
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
18
Estimated cost of works
About $18.2m
1996New works by year (estimated)2021

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

What stood here in 1888. Mahlstedt & Gee's fire insurance plans, sheet "Bourke King Collins Spencer". City of Melbourne (CC BY); originals at the State Library Victoria.

How it's been recorded over time

2002Storage Β· 8 floors
2013Storage Β· 10 floors
2015Residential Apartment Β· 14 floors

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Skylofts 601 on Little Collins residential or commercial?

Skylofts 601 on Little Collins mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Skylofts 601 on Little Collins built?

Skylofts 601 on Little Collins was completed in 2013.

How many floors does Skylofts 601 on Little Collins have?

Skylofts 601 on Little Collins has 14 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

Skylofts 601 on Little Collins has 109 homes. The national address file lists 670 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

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 Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

The latest council census counted 6 businesses in Skylofts 601 on Little Collins, including Beyond A Room, Brim CC and Come Back To Earth Coffee Brewers.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 601-611 Little Collins Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

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

Who designed and built Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

Elenberg Fraser designed Skylofts 601 on Little Collins and Team Building Group built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

About 52 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 280 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Skylofts 601 on Little Collins?

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

Does Skylofts 601 on Little Collins have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS507443 has 668 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Skylofts 601 on Little Collins recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Skylofts 601 on Little Collins since 1996. The most recent was in February 2016.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Skylofts 601 on Little CollinsMixed useβ€”142013
600 CollinsCommercial47 m47β€”
Winston ApartmentsMixed use59 m672016
Defence PlazaCommercial86 m101990

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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