🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2002

Liberty Tower

612-624 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 93 m tall Β· #128 in Melbourne
  • 27 floors
  • 232 homes
  • 5 businesses
  • 210 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
Lease spaceβ€”β€”

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24 years standing

Built in 1 yr 4 mths

  1. Sep 2000Construction started
  2. 2002Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

31 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Liberty Tower

Liberty Tower is a mixed-use tower on Collins Street in Melbourne, with 27 floors above ground, 232 homes and a height of 93 metres. Designed by Elenberg Fraser and developed by Mainland, it was completed in 2002.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2002
Height
93 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#128 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
27
Footprint
1,118 mΒ²
Homes
232
Architect
Elenberg Fraser
Businesses
5
Car spaces
210
Strata plan
PS433536 Β· 292 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
31

Score cards

πŸš† Transport10/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 2 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

70 cafΓ©s, 6 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

70 street trees within 150 m Β· park 328 m away

✨ Activity8/10

22,408 people pass daily nearby Β· 18 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 Liberty Tower.

πŸš— 210 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.9 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 Liberty Tower.

πŸ“ArchitectElenberg Fraser1998–2002verified1998-2002 Β· Design architectSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ—DeveloperMainlandverifiedListed developerSource: CTBUH Skyscraper Center β†—
πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerGough PartnersreportedCurrent Β· Listed as owners corporation contact on the building websiteSource: Liberty Tower building website β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
2 min Β· 139 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
3 min Β· 201 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122
Tram stop
1 min Β· 28 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 60 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
Tram stop
2 min Β· 181 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

70β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
6πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹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 Liberty Tower

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

7 Eleven Store 1237w

Convenience Store

Burgur Burrito

Takeaway Food Services

KFC

Takeaway Food Services

McDonalds

Cafes and Restaurants

Southern Xross Kebabs

Cafes and Restaurants

Looking for space in Liberty Tower?

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 Liberty Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $490k of new works
Largest: Shop fit out - Shop G1A, Sushi Hub
2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $205k of new works
Largest: Proposed alterations to an existing shop
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $152k of new works
Largest: Shop G6 - Internal fitout works to an existing retail tenacy
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $857k of new works
Largest: Tenancy G8 - fitout and alterations to an existing retail premises for KFC Ground Level in part
2020πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.3m of new works
Largest: G04 & 05 Tenancy Fitout of McDonalds
22 Jun 2019πŸ“°
News
Liberty Tower, 620 Collins Street evacuated after basement flooding cuts power
Hundreds of residents were evacuated from the Liberty Tower apartment building at 620 Collins Street on a Sunday evening in June 2019 after a water main burst and flooded the basement. Reports said the flooding affected a basement substation, cutting power, lifts and fire systems; the building manager was quoted as citing 'severe electrical issues'. The cause of the burst was reported as unknown at the time.
Covered by 3 outlets
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $374k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor - Alterations to an Existing Building
2016πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $226k of new works
Largest: Tenancy G02-05 - Tenancy fitout of existing IGA store
2014πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: Shop G05 & G06 Internal alterations to an existing shop
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $76k of new works
Largest: New CHICK IN Restaurant - Tenancy G23
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $120k of new works
Largest: Alterations - Tattersalls - L1-CS-08B
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $638k of new works
Largest: SCS - Regional rail link office fitout
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 28 floors
Name recorded: Liberty Tower
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $993k of new works
Largest: Office fitout
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $45k of new works
Largest: Shop 2 Ground floor internal tenancy alterations
2006πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $5.0m of new works
Largest: WEP level 1-tenancy infrastructure. Alterations to retail, level 1 (Grids BA 1 to WD). Stage 2: Shopfront work.
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Alterations to building. Fitout of Shop G22
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Tenancy Fitout shop G20 - Boost Juice
2002πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Liberty Tower completed: 27 floors
Derived from Liberty Tower building website
Jul 2002πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2002πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: Stage 6 - Architectural and Facade Alterations, Post Tensioned Floor Slabs to Level 24-28, Levels 27 and 28
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 28 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $16.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 4 - Completion of structural from Levels 7 to 26 inclusive. Completion of services up to Level 26 inclusive. Construction of residenti
Sep 2000πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2000πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $14.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Completion of works to ground level. Construction of residential apartments.

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
SCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

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
PS433536
Lots on the plan
292
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
31
Estimated cost of works
About $41.9m
2000New works by year (estimated)2026

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

2002Residential Apartment Β· 28 floors Β· "LIBERTY TOWER"
2010Residential Apartment Β· 28 floors Β· "Liberty Tower"

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

Community

What people say about Liberty Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liberty Tower residential or commercial?

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

When was Liberty Tower built?

Liberty Tower was completed in 2002.

How many floors does Liberty Tower have?

Liberty Tower has 27 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Liberty Tower?

Liberty Tower has 232 homes. The national address file lists 278 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Liberty Tower have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 210 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Liberty 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 Liberty Tower?

The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Liberty Tower, including 7 Eleven Store 1237w, Burgur Burrito and KFC.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Liberty Tower?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 612-624 Collins Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Liberty Tower?

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

Who designed and built Liberty Tower?

Mainland developed Liberty Tower and Elenberg Fraser designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Liberty Tower?

About 92 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 128 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Liberty Tower?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Liberty Tower?

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

Does Liberty Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS433536 has 292 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Liberty Tower recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 31 building permits for Liberty Tower since 2000. The most recent was in August 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Liberty TowerMixed useβ€”272002
600 CollinsCommercial59 m47β€”
Skylofts 601 on Little CollinsMixed use87 m142004
The Savoy Hotel on Little CollinsHotel107 m121928
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)Commercial108 m181984

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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