| Planning application | 2013 | Planning application TPM-2013-16 lodged |
| Approved | By 2015 | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Construction started | Jul 2015 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Oct 2017 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2017 | Empire completed: 62 floors |
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.
| 09 Apr 2026 | Shop 2G - Internal Fitout to a Shop | $200k |
| 03 July 2025 | Proposed alterations to an existing restaurant | $869k |
| 30 Sept 2019 | Proposed internal office fitout on Mezzanine Level for Sullivan Property. | $309k |
| 22 June 2018 | Stage 3- Architectural and electrical works only | $750k |
| 15 May 2018 | Proposed Internal retail fitout- Tenancy 1G | $750k |
| 05 Apr 2018 | Tenancy 1G Ground Floor (Part) - Proposed Internal Retail Fit Out | $750k |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Stage 10 - Facade windows Level 8 only. | $146.3m |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Stage 11 - Facade windows level 31 - 60. | $146.3m |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Stage 5 - Horizontal structure level 1 to level 60. | $33.2m |
| 25 Oct 2017 | Stage 7 - Building fire services basement to level 60 other than smoke detection within apartments. | $99.1m |
| 09 Oct 2017 | Stage 2 - Early works. Foundation piles and associated retention and excavation works only. | $146.3m |
| 09 Oct 2017 | Stage 3 - Empire Apartments. Mixed use development. | $146.3m |
| 09 Oct 2017 | Stage 6 - Building services. Hydraulic, mechanical and electrical(excluding fire services other than smoke detection system within the apartments). | $146.3m |
| 09 Oct 2017 | Stage 8 - Facade windows level 1 to 30 excluding level 8, facade feature fins level 1-61 and balustrades level 1-60. | $101.8m |
| 21 Aug 2017 | Stage 13 - Shop front facade only. | $146.7m |
| 16 May 2017 | Stage 12 - Empire Apartments. Structure level 61, 62 (lift motor room) and lift overrun. | $146.3m |
| 26 May 2016 | Stage 9 - Architectural elements and finishes. | $146.3m |
| 06 Oct 2015 | Stage 5 - Horizontal structure level 1 to level 60. | $33.2m |
| 06 July 2015 | Stage 4 - Vertical structure consisting concrete facade panels and columns, basement, ground and mezzanine slabs. | $146.3m |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Stage 1 - Empire Apartments. Mixed use development. | $105k |
Is Empire residential or commercial?
Empire mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Empire built?
Empire was completed in 2017.
How many floors does Empire have?
Empire has 62 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Empire?
Empire has 487 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Empire?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 167 1 bed, 256 2 bed and 42 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Empire have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 87 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Empire?
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 Empire?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Empire, including Gotcha and Protique Pty Ltd.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Empire?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 75-89 A'Beckett Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Empire?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Empire?
Mammoth Empire developed Empire, Hayball designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Empire?
About 198 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 22 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Empire?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Empire?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
When did residents move into Empire?
Settlements began and residents started moving into Empire Melbourne in October 2017.
Has any work been done on Empire recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 13 building permits for Empire since 2014. The most recent was in April 2026.
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.
