🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2018

Shadow Play by PEPPERS

105-107 Clarendon Street, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 153 m tall Β· #15 in Southbank
  • 47 floors
  • 494 homes
  • 3 businesses
  • 150 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $580,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $570/wk
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8 years standing

Built in 2 yrs 1 mth

  1. 2010Planning application
  2. Dec 2015Construction started
  3. 2018Completed
  4. TodayStill standing

12 building permits Β· 6 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Shadow Play by PEPPERS

Shadow Play by PEPPERS is a mixed-use tower in Southbank, reaching 153 m to the top, with about 47 floors above ground and around 494 homes. Developed by BPM, designed by Elenberg Fraser and built by Icon Co, it was completed in 2018 after construction began in 2015.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2018
Construction started
2015 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
153 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#15 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
47 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,217 mΒ²
Homes
494 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Elenberg Fraser
Builder
Icon Co
Businesses
3
Car spaces
150
Strata plan
PS734580 Β· 498 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
12

Score cards

πŸš† Transport4/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 13 min walk Β· 5 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities4/10

10 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

81 street trees within 150 m Β· park 258 m away

✨ Activity3/10

3,621 people pass daily nearby Β· 4 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.

1 bed14830% of 494
2 bed33468% of 494
3+ bed122% of 494

πŸš— 95 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.2 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 Shadow Play by PEPPERS.

πŸ—DeveloperBPM2015–2018verified2015-2018 Β· Developer of Shadow PlaySource: Apartments.com.au (Urban.com.au network) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectElenberg Fraser2015verified2015Source: The Urban Developer β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerHecker Guthrie2015reported2015 Β· InteriorsSource: The Urban Developer β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderIcon Co2015–2018verified2015-2018Source: Apartments.com.au (Urban.com.au network) β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerAccor2019–reportedCurrent Β· 2019- Β· Hotel operator of Shadow Play by PeppersSource: The Urban Developer β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1053 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
14 min Β· 1112 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Clarendon St #126
Tram stop
1 min Β· 34 m
πŸš‹Port Junction/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
3 min Β· 211 m
πŸš‹Clarendon St/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
3 min Β· 218 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

10β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
2🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Southbank

Residents18,670
Median age31
Households renting64%
Households without a car35%
Walk to work35%
Public transport to work32%

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, Southbank$580,0002025 Β· -3.8% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price6.5%A $720/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $580,000 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, Southbank

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New 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/wk0.0%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 Shadow Play by PEPPERS

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

Edwin Wine Bar

Cafes and Restaurants

Shadow Play By Peppers

Accommodation

The Cloakroom Bar

Pubs, Taverns and Bars

Looking for space in Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Shadow Play by PEPPERS: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Lot P218 - ASE Replacement
8 Nov 2023πŸ“°
News
Feature on the completed Shadow Play tower
A feature on the completed building described it as rising 55 levels with 546 apartments, designed by Elenberg Fraser, and said all one-bedroom apartments had sold.
18 Apr 2019πŸ“°
News
Shadow Play by Peppers hotel opens in Southbank
Accor opened the hotel at Shadow Play as Shadow Play by Peppers, its second Peppers property in Melbourne. The hotel was later officially opened by Lord Mayor Sally Capp in a ribbon-cutting ceremony reported on 30 May 2019.
Covered by 3 outlets
2019πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 47 floors
Name recorded: Shadow Play by PEPPERS
2019πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $802k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor- Edwin Restuarant
2018πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Shadow Play by PEPPERS completed: 47 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
26 Jun 2018πŸ“°
News
BPM reportedly close to selling Shadow Play hotel component
The developer was reported to be close to selling the hotel component, which would be leased to Mantra. The Age reportedly said an undisclosed investor was paying a speculated $20 million-plus; the price was not confirmed.
Mar 2018πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2018πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 6 - Ground floor base build redesign (Fitout excluded) Level 9 - Common room area additions, Level 44 - 5 New apartments, Level 44 - A
1 Mar 2017πŸ“°
News
Level 44 sub-penthouse sold for $3.9 million
A sub-penthouse on level 44 of Shadow Play was reported sold for $3.9 million. The article said the building comprised 494 apartments over 46 levels.
2017πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 15 floors
2016πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: Stage 4 - Structure Level 9 to Roof, Electrical Services, Facade
By 2015βœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Dec 2015πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
12 Nov 2015πŸ“°
News
Icon Co appointed to build Shadow Play
BPM appointed Icon Co as builder for the $300 million, 46-level tower at 105 Clarendon Street, with construction due to start that month and completion expected in May 2018.
16 Feb 2015πŸ“°
News
BPM unveils revised Shadow Play scheme for 105 Clarendon Street
BPM published a reworked plan for the dormant corner site, described as a 52-level apartment tower above a nine-level podium with 546 apartments and 150 car spaces, designed by Elenberg Fraser. Another report of the same plan, dated 19 February 2015, gave a 61-level height.
Covered by 2 outlets
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 2 floors
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $148.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Bored Pier, Piling & Pile Caps, Excavation, Footings & Raft Slab, Vertical Elements & In-Ground Services (Ex lusing Fire Servies &
2010πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2010-31 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $40k of new works
Largest: Erection of sign attached to existing building facade. Business sign and structure for existing furniture showroom.
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as retail - shop, 2 floors
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $180k of new works
Largest: kings furniture showroom - internal works only
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 2 floors
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: retail - shop, 2 floors
1996πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Alterations to building

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 (CCZ3)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
LSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

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
PS734580
Lots on the plan
498
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
12
Estimated cost of works
About $152.2m
1996New works by year (estimated)2024

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
2006Retail - Shop Β· 2 floors
2015Office Β· 2 floors
2017Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 15 floors
2019Residential Apartment Β· 47 floors Β· "Shadow Play by PEPPERS"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shadow Play by PEPPERS residential or commercial?

Shadow Play by PEPPERS mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Shadow Play by PEPPERS built?

Shadow Play by PEPPERS was completed in 2018.

How many floors does Shadow Play by PEPPERS have?

Shadow Play by PEPPERS has 47 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

Shadow Play by PEPPERS has 494 homes. The national address file lists 474 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 148 1 bed, 334 2 bed and 12 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Shadow Play by PEPPERS have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 95 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

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 Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Shadow Play by PEPPERS, including Edwin Wine Bar and The Cloakroom Bar.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 105-107 Clarendon Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

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

Who designed and built Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

BPM developed Shadow Play by PEPPERS, Elenberg Fraser designed it and Icon Co built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

About 152 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 15 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 13 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Clarendon St #126, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Shadow Play by PEPPERS?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).

Does Shadow Play by PEPPERS have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS734580 has 498 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Shadow Play by PEPPERS recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for Shadow Play by PEPPERS since 2005. The most recent was in October 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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