Sapphire by the Gardens
63 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 60 floors
- 325 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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3 years standing
- By Aug 2023Completed
- TodayStill standing
2 building permits · 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Sapphire by the Gardens
Sapphire by the Gardens is a 60-storey apartment tower with 325 homes, reaching 230 m to the top. Developed by S P Setia, designed by Fender Katsalidis and built by Multiplex, it was completed in 2023.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 2023
- Height
- 230 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Floors
- 60
- Footprint
- 3,898 m²
- Homes
- 325
- Architect
- Fender Katsalidis
- Builder
- Multiplex
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS811190 · 335 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 2
Score cards
Parliament Station 5 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
45 cafés, 2 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
112 street trees within 150 m · park 116 m away
5,835 people pass daily nearby · 18 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 Sapphire by the Gardens.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 417 m
Train station6 min · 462 m
Tram stop1 min · 92 m
Tram stop2 min · 144 m
Tram stop2 min · 172 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).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
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 Sapphire by the Gardens: 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 designDDO4Design 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
- PS811190
- Lots on the plan
- 335
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 2
- Estimated cost of works
- About $11.9m
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 Sapphire by the Gardens in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sapphire by the Gardens residential or commercial?
Sapphire by the Gardens is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Sapphire by the Gardens built?
Sapphire by the Gardens was completed in 2023.
How many floors does Sapphire by the Gardens have?
Sapphire by the Gardens has 60 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Sapphire by the Gardens?
Sapphire by the Gardens has 325 homes. The national address file lists 332 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What do apartments cost near Sapphire by the Gardens?
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 Sapphire by the Gardens?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 63 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built Sapphire by the Gardens?
S P Setia developed Sapphire by the Gardens, Cox Architecture designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Sapphire by the Gardens?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria St/La Trobe St #9, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Sapphire by the Gardens?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Sapphire by the Gardens have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS811190 has 335 lots.
Has any work been done on Sapphire by the Gardens recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Sapphire by the Gardens since 2024. The most recent was in June 2024.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire by the Gardens | Residential | — | 60 | 2023 |
| City Gate Tower | Residential | 76 m | 19 | 1997 |
| Exhibition Apartments | Mixed use | 107 m | 12 | 1970 |
| Telstra Centre | Commercial | 132 m | 47 | 1992 |
| East End Apartments | Mixed use | 138 m | 30 | 2010 |
| Spring Street Towers | Residential | 128 m | 21 | 1997 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.