Concept Blue
68 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 97 m tall · #121 in Melbourne
- 27 floors
- 259 homes
- 381 car spaces
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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83 years standing
- 1943Completed
- TodayStill standing
About Concept Blue
Concept Blue is an apartment building in Melbourne, also known as the Russell Street Police Headquarters, and it sits under a heritage overlay. It has around 27 floors and about 259 homes. Percy Edgar Everett designed it, with construction starting in 1940 and completion in 1943. The refurbishment was designed by Bruce Henderson Architects, developed by Lustig & Moar and built by Brookfield Multiplex.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 1943
- Construction started
- 1940 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 97 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#121 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 27 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 3,040 m²
- Homes
- 259 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- Percy Edgar Everett
- Car spaces
- 381
- Strata plan
- PS501388 · 429 lots
- Planning zone
- MUZ
- Permits on record
- 0
Score cards
State Library Station 4 min walk · 6 tram stops within 400 m
47 cafés, 2 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
91 street trees within 150 m · park 107 m away
2,950 people pass daily nearby · 11 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 Concept Blue.
🚗 381 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.5 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 Concept Blue.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 281 m
Train station4 min · 311 m
Tram stop1 min · 82 m
Tram stop1 min · 84 m
Tram stop2 min · 188 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
48-50 A'Beckett Street43 floors · 426 m awayapprovedPrices 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 Concept Blue: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO4Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO488Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO12Parking 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
- PS501388
- Lots on the plan
- 429
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 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 Concept Blue in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Concept Blue residential or commercial?
Concept Blue is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Concept Blue built?
Concept Blue was completed in 1943.
How many floors does Concept Blue have?
Concept Blue has 27 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Concept Blue?
Concept Blue has 259 homes. The national address file lists 425 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Concept Blue have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 381 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Concept Blue?
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 Concept Blue?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 68 La Trobe Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built Concept Blue?
Lustig & Moar developed Concept Blue, Percy Edgar Everett designed it and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Concept Blue?
About 97 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 121 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Concept Blue?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/La Trobe St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Concept Blue?
The site is in the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO488).
Does Concept Blue have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS501388 has 429 lots.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Blue | Residential | — | 27 | 1943 |
| Deco Tower | Residential | 0 m | 13 | 1940 |
| 27-39 Mackenzie Street | Mixed use | 63 m | 32 | 2011 |
| Space Hotel | Hotel | 87 m | 9 | 1963 |
| Scape Victoria Street | Student accommodation | 105 m | 25 | 2024 |
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: 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.