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Southbank Grand

141-155 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
131 mheight
44floors
2015completed
515homes
62permits

Development milestones

Construction startedOct 2013First major construction permit issued
First occupantsJul 2015First occupancy permit issued
CompletedBy Nov 2015Southbank Grand completed: 44 floors

Building team

Builder
Brookfield Multiplex
Developer
Central Equity
Architect
bell+fisher architects
Owners corporation manager
MICM

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ3
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, DDO27, LSIO4, PO1
Strata plan
PS713025 · 984 lots
Scores
🚆 7 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 10 · ✨ 3

Timeline

20181 building permit and 23 certificates · about $50k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 3 - Internal shop fitout - Asian Grocery
2017Council census records it as residential apartment, 44 floors
20171 certificate · about $200k of new works
Largest: Lot 5T, 147 City Rd - Shop Fitout (Rozas Kitchen)
15 Nov 2016Central Equity wins HIA Victorian Apartment Complex award for Southbank Grand
Central Equity won the Housing Industry of Australia (HIA) Victorian Apartment Complex 2016 award for its Southbank Grand development. The article named Guilford Bell and Graham Fisher as the architects.
201626 building permits and 8 certificates · about $781k of new works
Largest: Stage 10 - Unit 4201 installation of pool fence. Unit 4202 installation of spa and pool fence
25 Nov 2015Brookfield Multiplex completes Southbank Grand for Central Equity
The Urban Developer reported that Brookfield Multiplex had just completed the $300 million-plus Southbank Grand apartments at 151 City Road, a 43-level tower with 515 apartments, for Central Equity. The article described it as Central Equity's largest project to date.
By Nov 2015Southbank Grand completed: 44 floors
Derived from The Urban Developer
Jul 2015First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2015Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 44 floors
20151 building permit and 4 certificates · about $545k of new works
Largest: Stage (3) Stage 4C - Structural details - Level 8 to 39
20144 building permits
Largest: Stage 7 - Architectural works
Oct 2013First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20133 building permits · about $139.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 and 3 - In ground services and pile caps, ground beams, ground floor and column starter bars only
2011Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 1 floors
2002First council census entry: storage, 1 floors
20001 building permit · about $40k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Crown Training School
19971 building permit · about $36k of new works
Largest: Installation of minor internal partitions

Building permits and certificates (73)

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.

27 Sept 2018Tenancy 3 - Internal shop fitout - Asian Grocery$50k
17 Aug 2018Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Alternation, Change of use$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 1204, Level 12 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 1215, Level 12 - Change of use$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 1406, Level 14 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 1502, Level 15 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 1801, Level 18 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 1803, Level 18 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 2210, Level 22 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 2211, Level 22 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 2802, Level 28 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 2804, Level 28 -- Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 2805, Level 28 - - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
17 Aug 2018Apartment 2815, Level 28 - Alteration, Change of Use - South Bank Grand Conversion Project$3k
17 Aug 2018change of Use$3k
17 Aug 2018Change of use$3k
17 Aug 2018Change of Use$3k
17 Aug 2018Southbank Grand Conversion Project$3k
17 Aug 2018Southbank Grand Conversion Project Alteration, Change of use$3k
17 Aug 2018Southbank Grand, Unit 2310$3k
17 Aug 2018Southbank Grand, Unit 2613$3k
17 Aug 2018Southbank Grand, Unit 2714$3k
17 Aug 2018Southbank Grand, Unit 3306$3k
19 Nov 2017Lot 5T, 147 City Rd - Shop Fitout (Rozas Kitchen)$200k
04 Nov 2016Restaurant Fitout$718k
04 Nov 2016Stage 2 - including fire services works$718k
12 Aug 2016Tenancy 2 - Interanl office alterations$61k
30 June 2016Change of Use$3k
29 June 2016Apartment 1215, Level 12 - Change of use$3k
29 June 2016Change of use$3k
29 June 2016Change of Use$3k
20 June 2016Tenancy 2 - Interanl office alterations$61k
10 June 2016Stage 10 - Unit 4201 installation of pool fence. Unit 4202 installation of spa and pool fence$138.9m
10 June 2016Stage (2) Stage 4B - Structural details - Level 7$103.0m
10 June 2016Stage 4D - Structual works - Levels 40 and 41$103.0m
10 June 2016Stage 5A - Levels 1 – 7 facade glazing$103.0m
10 June 2016Stage 5B - Facade glazing Levels 8 to 32$103.0m
29 Mar 2016Southbank Grand, Unit 1205 Alteration, Change of use$3k
29 Mar 2016Southbank Grand, Unit 1702$3k
17 Mar 2016Alteration, Change of use$3k
17 Mar 2016Southbank Grand Conversion Project$3k
17 Mar 2016Southbank Grand, Unit 2214$3k
17 Mar 2016Southbank Grand, Unit 2612$3k
17 Mar 2016Southbank Grand, Unit 3312, 151$3k
10 Feb 2016Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1111, Level 11 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1712, Level 17 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1812, Level 18 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1815, Level 18 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1902, Level 19 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1905, Level 19 Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1912, Level 19 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 1913, Level 19 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 2201, Level 22 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 2203, Level 22 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 2215, Level 22 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Apartment 2803, Level 28 - Alteration, Change of Use - Southbank Grand Conversion$3k
10 Feb 2016Unit 3303, Level 33 - Alteration, Change of Use - South Bank Grand Conversion Project$3k
07 Oct 2015Ground floor, Tenancy 4 fitout$250k
07 Oct 2015Tower 1 MICM Fitout - Ground Floor Tenancy 1$295k
24 Aug 2015Stage (3) Stage 4C - Structural details - Level 8 to 39$103.0m
23 July 2015Stage (1) Stage 4A - Structural details - Levels 3 to 6$103.0m
24 Feb 2015Stage 4C - Structural works. Level 42, roof and Stage 5C - Facade L33 - 42$103.0m
06 Oct 2014Stage 7 - Architectural works$103.0m
12 Sept 2014Stage 6 - Services works$103.0m
23 May 2014Stage 6 - Post tension works to mezzanine, first and second floor slabs$103.0m
19 Feb 2014Stage 4 - Above ground structural works only excluding PT elements$103.0m
18 Dec 2013Stage 2 and 3 - In ground services and pile caps, ground beams, ground floor and column starter bars only$103.0m
17 Oct 2013Southbank Grand Apartments - Stage 1 - Piling$103.0m
07 Aug 2013Demolition of buildings excluding heritage facade$470k
05 June 2000Alterations to Crown Training School$40k
10 Apr 1997Installation of minor internal partitions$36k

Questions and answers

Is Southbank Grand residential or commercial?
Southbank Grand mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Southbank Grand built?
Southbank Grand was completed in 2015.

How many floors does Southbank Grand have?
Southbank Grand has 44 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Southbank Grand?
Southbank Grand has 515 homes. The national address file lists 524 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Southbank Grand?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 241 1 bed, 140 2 bed and 136 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Southbank Grand have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 464 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Southbank Grand?
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 Grand?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Southbank Grand, including Focus Apartment Sales, Golden Express Supermarket and Myclinic Southbank.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Southbank Grand?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 141-155 City Road on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Southbank Grand?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Southbank Grand?
Central Equity developed Southbank Grand, bell+fisher architects designed it and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Southbank Grand?
About 131 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 17 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Southbank Grand?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 8 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Southbank Grand?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).

Does Southbank Grand have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS713025 has 984 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Southbank Grand recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 62 building permits for Southbank Grand since 1997. The most recent was in September 2018.

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.

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