🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2022πŸ› Heritage overlay

QVM - Residence and Hotel

93-129 Therry Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 133 m tall Β· #75 in Melbourne
  • 39 floors
  • 490 homes
  • 81 hotel rooms
  • 7 businesses
  • 158 car spaces

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4 years standing

Built in 5 mths

  1. 2018Planning application
  2. Aug 2021Construction started
  3. 2022Completed
  4. TodayStill standing

6 building permits Β· 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About QVM - Residence and Hotel

QVM - Residence and Hotel is an apartment tower of 39 floors above ground with 490 homes, next to the Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne. It also has a hotel in the podium and a roof height of 133 m. Developed by PDG Corporation and designed by Bates Smart, it was completed in 2022.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2022
Height
133 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#75 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
39
Footprint
2,901 mΒ²
Homes
490
Architect
Bates Smart
Builder
Mirvac
Hotel rooms
81
Businesses
7
Car spaces
158
Strata plan
PS826416 Β· 3 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
6

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

State Library Station 4 min walk Β· 8 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

83 cafΓ©s, 39 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

99 street trees within 150 m Β· park 126 m away

✨ Activity8/10

8,730 people pass daily nearby Β· 34 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

1, 2 and 3+ bedroom apartments. The council's record lists 362 homes against the 490 counted here, so it may cover more than one building.

πŸš— 158 residential car spaces recorded at this property. 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 QVM - Residence and Hotel.

πŸ—DeveloperPDG Corporation2019–2022verified2019-2022 Β· Developed the Munro site project as QVM ResidencesSource: Real Estate Source β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderHamilton Marino2019verified2019 Β· Named as the builder of the Munro development in a January 2019 reportSource: The Urban Developer β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBates Smart2017–2022verified2017-2022 Β· Designed the towerSource: Bates Smart β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderMirvac2021–2022verified2021-2022 Β· Built the tower, per the CBD News launch reportSource: CBD News (via The Melburnian) β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†State Library Station
Train station
4 min Β· 360 m
πŸš†Melbourne Central Station
Train station
5 min Β· 386 m
πŸš‹Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7
Tram stop
1 min Β· 116 m
πŸš‹Peel St/Victoria St #8
Tram stop
3 min Β· 204 m
πŸš‹Queen Victoria Market/Peel St #9
Tram stop
4 min Β· 296 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

83β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
39πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
5πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
9🍷 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 QVM - Residence and Hotel

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

Kombu Qvm Pty Ltd

Cafes and Restaurants

Lovey Patisserie Cafe / X Playground

Cafes and Restaurants

Mansae

Cafes and Restaurants

Operator San

Cafes and Restaurants

Publique Bakery

Cafes and Restaurants

Romanello

Takeaway Food Services

Veriu QVM

Accommodation

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at QVM - Residence and Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 3 - 101 Therry Street - Cafe fitout
2024πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 41 floors
2024πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.7m of new works
Largest: Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy 2.5, 2.6 and 2.7
24 Jan 2023πŸ“°
News
LIV Munro build-to-rent tower launched next to Queen Victoria Market
Mirvac launched LIV Munro, a 39-storey build-to-rent tower with 490 apartments on Therry Street next to Queen Victoria Market, which the article gave as a $355 million project.
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $684k of new works
Largest: Shop 7, Proposed alterations to existing retail shop
2022πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
QVM - Residence and Hotel completed: 39 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
14 Dec 2022πŸ“°
News
Veriu Queen Victoria Market hotel opens
Victoria-based Veriu Group opened Veriu Queen Victoria Market, its first Veriu-branded hotel in Victoria, in the Queen Victoria Market precinct. The boutique hotel offers one-bedroom and studio apartment-style suites with kitchen facilities.
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Stage 10: Fit-Out of Level 1 & Level 2 TAC Apartments
By 2021βœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Aug 2021πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Aug 2021πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2021πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
2021πŸ› 
Works
8 certificates Β· about $93.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 7: Structural and architectural B1-L4, services B4-L4 (excluding fire services)
3 Jun 2019πŸ“°
News
Mirvac agrees to buy 490 build-to-rent apartments from PDG for $333.5 million
Mirvac agreed to buy the 490 apartments from developer PDG for $333.5 million, with completion subject to planning and redesign conditions. Mirvac said it intended to retain the asset on completion and the deal was structured on a fund-through basis.
Covered by 2 outlets
22 Jan 2019πŸ“°
News
Construction starts on Munro development; tower scaled to 38 and 10 storeys
The Urban Developer reported that work had begun on the $450 million Munro development, with PDG's QVM Residences described as a 320-apartment residential tower including an 80-room hotel. The site was described as housing two towers of 38 and 10 storeys.
2018πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPMR-2018-2 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
15 Mar 2017πŸ“°
News
City of Melbourne unveils Munro site tower designs
Designs were unveiled for a 196-metre tower and low-rise community hub on the council-owned Munro site at Queen and Therry streets, with residential apartments, affordable rental units, a hotel and a childcare centre. The article reported that the state planning minister had concerns about the tower's height.
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 2 floors
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as retail - shop, 2 floors
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Shop fitout and construction of disabled entry ramp
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as storage, 2 floors
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 2 floors
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: retail - shop, 2 floors
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $4k of new works
Largest: Alterations to shop verandah

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DPO11Planning control
HO7Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

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
PS826416
Lots on the plan
3
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
6
Estimated cost of works
About $95.9m
1997New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2002Retail - Shop Β· 2 floors
2004Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors
2006Storage Β· 2 floors
2011Retail - Shop Β· 2 floors
2015Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors
2021Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2024Residential Apartment Β· 41 floors

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is QVM - Residence and Hotel residential or commercial?

QVM - Residence and Hotel mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was QVM - Residence and Hotel built?

QVM - Residence and Hotel was completed in 2022.

How many floors does QVM - Residence and Hotel have?

QVM - Residence and Hotel has 39 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in QVM - Residence and Hotel?

QVM - Residence and Hotel has 490 homes. The national address file lists 490 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in QVM - Residence and Hotel?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 bed, 2 bed and 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does QVM - Residence and Hotel have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 158 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

Does QVM - Residence and Hotel have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 81 hotel rooms at QVM - Residence and Hotel.

What do apartments cost near QVM - Residence and Hotel?

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 QVM - Residence and Hotel?

The latest council census counted 7 businesses in QVM - Residence and Hotel, including Kombu Qvm Pty Ltd, Lovey Patisserie Cafe / X Playground and Mansae.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in QVM - Residence and Hotel?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 93-129 Therry Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in QVM - Residence and Hotel?

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

Who designed and built QVM - Residence and Hotel?

PDG Corporation developed QVM - Residence and Hotel, Bates Smart designed it and Mirvac built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is QVM - Residence and Hotel?

About 133 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 75 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near QVM - Residence and Hotel?

State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for QVM - Residence and Hotel?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO7).

Does QVM - Residence and Hotel have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS826416 has 3 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on QVM - Residence and Hotel recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for QVM - Residence and Hotel since 1997. The most recent was in June 2024.

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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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