🏠 ResidentialResidential ApartmentCompleted 2014

Epic

110-120 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 119 m tall Β· #25 in Southbank
  • 38 floors
  • 415 homes
  • 351 car spaces

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Buy2 linkedUnit median $580,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $570/wk

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12 years standing

Built in 1 yr 7 mths

  1. Jun 2012Construction started
  2. 2014Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

44 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Epic

Epic is a 38-level apartment tower at 118 Kavanagh Street, developed by Central Equity as its 74th project and built by Built. Completed around 2014, it holds roughly 415 to 419 apartments. Sources disagree on the architect: listing sites credit DRC Architects, while Central Equity's own page names bell+fisher.

Researched 07 Nov 2026 from the sources linked here.

Street addressMarketed as 118 Kavanagh Street (council records 110–120 Kavanagh Street)
Central Equity β†—
HeightAbout 120 m, 38 levels
CTBUH Skyscraper Center β†—
Completed2014 per the developer (council census records 2013)
Central Equity β†—
Apartments419 per listing sites (council census records 415)
Apartments.com.au β†—

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At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏠 Residential
Completed
2014
Height
120 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#25 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
38
Footprint
2,295 mΒ²
Homes
415
Architect
bell+fisher architects Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Builder
Built
Car spaces
351
Strata plan
PS647246 Β· 758 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
44

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

Flinders Street Station 11 min walk Β· 2 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

10 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery9/10

184 street trees within 150 m Β· park 42 m away

✨ Activity3/10

3,621 people pass daily nearby Β· 6 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 bed11628% of 409
2 bed25963% of 409
3+ bed348% of 409

πŸš— 351 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.8 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 Epic.

πŸ—DeveloperCentral EquityverifiedIts 74th developmentSource: Central Equity β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderBuiltverifiedBuilt Holdings Pty LtdSource: CTBUH Skyscraper Center β†—
πŸ“ArchitectDRC ArchitectsconflictingThe developer's site names bell+fisher architects insteadSource: Apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ“Architectbell+fisher architectsconflictingListing sites name DRC Architects insteadSource: Central Equity β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
11 min Β· 852 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
11 min Β· 906 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Kings Way #116
Tram stop
2 min Β· 143 m
πŸš‹Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115
Tram stop
5 min Β· 386 m
πŸš‹Grant St/Sturt St #18
Tram stop
5 min Β· 404 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

10β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
2🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
2🧸 Childcare
1🍷 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.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Epic: listings, news, works, planning and history.

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LinkedπŸ”—
Listing
Apartment 1507 listed for sale
On innerrealestate.com.au: check the listing for the latest details
LinkedπŸ”—
Listing
Apartment 3005 listed for sale
On jalinrealty.com.au: check the listing for the latest details
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE Replacement
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Installation of alarm signalling equipment - Code Red.
2019πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 39 floors
Name recorded: Epic
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Change of Use - Unit 703 Epic - Class 3 to 2 Conversion
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $500 of new works
Largest: Unit 1908- Epic- Change of Use. Class 3 to 2 Conversion
2016πŸ› 
Works
4 certificates
Largest: Stage 3 - Balance of super structure (excluding PT slabs).
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 39 floors
Name recorded: EPIC (North Tower)
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 5 certificates Β· about $16k of new works
Largest: New Canopy to Apartment 704, Epic Apartment Tower
2014πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Epic completed: 38 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
May 2014πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2014πŸ› 
Works
33 building permits and 35 certificates Β· about $152k of new works
Largest: Stage 6A - Tower architectural. Conditional.
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 7 floors
Name recorded: EPIC (North Tower)
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: Stage 4B - Post tension slabs and beams level 35, 36, and roof. Conditional.
Jun 2012πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2012πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 4 floors
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $102.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Ground slab, piling caps and in-ground services.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: hospital/clinic, 4 floors

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
DDO27Design 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

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
PS647246
Lots on the plan
758
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
44
Estimated cost of works
About $103.0m
2012New 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

2002Hospital/Clinic Β· 4 floors
2012Unoccupied - Unused Β· 4 floors
2013Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 7 floors Β· "EPIC (North Tower)"
2015Residential Apartment Β· 39 floors Β· "EPIC (North Tower)"
2019Residential Apartment Β· 39 floors Β· "Epic"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Epic residential or commercial?

Epic is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Epic built?

Epic was completed in 2014.

How many floors does Epic have?

Epic has 38 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Epic?

Epic has 415 homes. The national address file lists 424 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Epic?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 116 1 bed, 259 2 bed and 34 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Epic have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 351 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Epic?

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.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Epic?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 110-120 Kavanagh Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Who designed and built Epic?

Central Equity developed Epic and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Epic?

About 119 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 25 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Epic?

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 Epic?

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

Does Epic have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS647246 has 758 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Epic recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 44 building permits for Epic since 2012. The most recent was in August 2022.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
EpicResidentialβ€”382014
Southbank Central ApartmentsMixed use50 m492017
Victoria TowerResidential58 m302002
Melbourne TowerMixed use81 m382004
City TowerMixed use81 m382004
SentinelResidential123 m342002

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 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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