Southbank Central Apartments
1-13 Balston Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 153 m tall · #14 in Southbank
- 48 floors
- 487 homes
- 1 businesses
- 258 car spaces
What's available here Add a listing link
| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | — | Unit median $580,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $570/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
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8 years standing
Built in 2 yrs
- 2007Planning application
- Dec 2015Construction started
- By Dec 2017Completed
- TodayStill standing
13 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Southbank Central Apartments
Southbank Central Apartments is an apartment tower with 48 floors above ground and 487 homes. Developed by Central Equity and built by Multiplex, with bell+fisher architects as architect, construction began in 2015 and the tower was completed in 2017.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2017
- Construction started
- 2015 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 148 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
153 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#14 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 48
- Footprint
- 2,369 m²
- Homes
- 487
- Architect
- bell+fisher architects Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- Multiplex
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 258
- Strata plan
- PS735895 · 779 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 13
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 11 min walk · 2 tram stops within 400 m
12 cafés, 4 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
195 street trees within 150 m · park 42 m away
3,621 people pass daily nearby · 8 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.
🚗 258 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.5 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 Southbank Central Apartments.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station11 min · 841 m
Train station11 min · 895 m
Tram stop2 min · 145 m
Tram stop4 min · 346 m
Tram stop5 min · 403 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Southbank
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
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, Southbank
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $570/wk | +3.6% | 1,593 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $720/wk | +2.9% | 2,385 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1010/wk | 0.0% | 355 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Businesses in Southbank Central Apartments
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Central Equity
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Southbank Central Apartments: 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 designLSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking 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
- PS735895
- Lots on the plan
- 779
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 13
- Estimated cost of works
- About $150.6m
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 Southbank Central Apartments in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
SOUTHBANK > Southbank Central - 1-11 Balston St > 154m / 48L / residential / u.c
Enthusiast thread on the Southbank Central residential tower at Balston Street, under construction, with its height and level count in the title.
SOUTHBANK > Southbank Central - 1-11 Balston St > 154m / 48L / residential / u.c
Enthusiast thread following the Southbank Central tower at 1-11 Balston Street, covering its height, storey count and under-construction status.
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 Southbank Central Apartments residential or commercial?
Southbank Central Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Southbank Central Apartments built?
Southbank Central Apartments was completed in 2017.
How many floors does Southbank Central Apartments have?
Southbank Central Apartments has 48 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Southbank Central Apartments?
Southbank Central Apartments has 487 homes. The national address file lists 521 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Southbank Central Apartments?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 studio, 336 1 bed, 169 2 bed and 51 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Southbank Central Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 258 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Southbank Central Apartments?
The median unit price in Southbank was $580,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in Southbank Central Apartments?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Southbank Central Apartments, including Central Equity.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Southbank Central Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 1-13 Balston Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Southbank Central Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Southbank Central Apartments?
Central Equity developed Southbank Central Apartments, bell+fisher architects designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Southbank Central Apartments?
About 153 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 14 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Southbank Central Apartments?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Kings Way #116, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Southbank Central Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does Southbank Central Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS735895 has 779 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Southbank Central Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 13 building permits for Southbank Central Apartments since 2015. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank Central Apartments | Mixed use | — | 48 | 2017 |
| Epic | Residential | 50 m | 39 | 2013 |
| City Tower | Mixed use | 66 m | 38 | 2004 |
| Melbourne Tower | Mixed use | 66 m | 38 | 2004 |
| Victoria Tower | Residential | 79 m | 30 | 2002 |
| Southbank Towers | Mixed use | 148 m | 28 | 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 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 © Google Maps.