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Melbourne One

612-620 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
—height
47floors
2016completed
477homes
4permits

Development milestones

Planning application2009Planning application TPM-2009-41 lodged
ApprovedBy 2014Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Construction startedOct 2014First major construction permit issued
First occupantsMar 2016First occupancy permit issued
CompletedBy Aug 2016Melbourne One completed: 47 floors

Building team

Developer
Central Equity
Architect
Doig Architecture
Builder
Brookfield Multiplex

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, DDO12, HO722, PO1
Strata plan
PS721616 · 958 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 8

Timeline

20211 building permit · about $50k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Unit 3704
2017Council census records it as residential apartment, 49 floors
Name recorded: Melbourne One
Aug 2016Melbourne One completed on time by Brookfield Multiplex
Coverage reported that Brookfield Multiplex had delivered Central Equity's Melbourne One tower on time, at a cost of $295 million. The reports describe a 47-level tower with 477 apartments and amenities including a concierge foyer, gymnasium and indoor heated pool.
By Aug 2016Melbourne One completed: 47 floors
Derived from Elite Agent
Mar 2016First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Jan 2016Topping out of the 47-level Melbourne One tower
Brookfield Multiplex reached the top of the 47-level Central Equity tower at Lonsdale Street, which was described as a $120 million residential project. The report said the tower stands about 149 metres above ground level and will contain 477 apartments.
20167 certificates
Largest: Stage 1A - Bulk excavation, site retention to allotment boundary, piling & in ground services- New Building - Melbourne One - South Tower -
2015Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 16 floors
Name recorded: Melbourne One
By 2014Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Oct 2014First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20143 building permits · about $120.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 1C - Level 2 to 7 Slab
2010Council census records it as parking - commercial covered, 1 floors
2009Planning application TPM-2009-41 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2002First council census entry: parking - private covered, 1 floors

Building permits and certificates (11)

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.

15 Feb 2021Alterations to Unit 3704$50k
10 May 2016Stage 3B - Facade – Levels 35 to 46$120.0m
10 May 2016Stage 4 - Architectural Works$120.0m
28 Apr 2016Stage 1A - Bulk excavation, site retention to allotment boundary, piling & in ground services- New Building - Melbourne One - South Tower - 618 Lonsdale Street$120.5m
28 Apr 2016Stage 1B - Ground Floor To Level 1 Slab & Core Structure Ground To Level 48$120.5m
18 Mar 2016Stage 1D - Structural Works Levels 8-44$120.0m
18 Mar 2016Stage 1E - Structural Works - Levels 45 to 47$120.0m
18 Mar 2016Stage 2 - Services$120.5m
19 Dec 2014Stage 3A - Facade Glazing - Level 1, Levels 9 to 34$120.0m
13 Oct 2014Stage 1C - Level 2 to 7 Slab$120.5m
06 May 2014Demolition and Facade Retention$325k

Questions and answers

Is Melbourne One residential or commercial?
Melbourne One mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Melbourne One built?
Melbourne One was completed in 2016.

How many floors does Melbourne One have?
Melbourne One has 47 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Melbourne One?
Melbourne One has 477 homes. The national address file lists 566 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Melbourne One?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 33 studio, 105 1 bed, 296 2 bed and 34 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Melbourne One have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 389 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Melbourne One?
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 Melbourne One?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Melbourne One, including Micm Real Estate Sales Office and Omo.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Melbourne One?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 612-620 Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Melbourne One?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Melbourne One?
Central Equity developed Melbourne One, Doig Architecture designed it and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Melbourne One?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Melbourne One?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO722).

Does Melbourne One have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS721616 has 958 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Was Melbourne One finished on time?
Yes. Brookfield Multiplex completed Melbourne One on time, in 2016.

Has any work been done on Melbourne One recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 4 building permits for Melbourne One since 2014. The most recent was in February 2021.

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.

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