Novus on Sturt
153-159 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 13 m tall
- 18 floors
- 31 car spaces
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2 years standing
- 2008Refurbished
- 2017Planning application
- 2024Completed
- Apr 2024Construction started
- TodayStill standing
18 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Novus on Sturt
Novus on Sturt is an 18-floor building in Southbank, with its top at 56 m. Developed by Novus, designed by Rothelowman and built by Hamilton Marino, construction began in 2022 and it was completed in 2024.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏛 Other
- Completed
- 2024
- Construction started
- 2022 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 56 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
12 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof - Floors
- 18
- Footprint
- 211 m²
- Architect
- Rothelowman
- Builder
- Hamilton Marino
- Car spaces
- 31
- Strata plan
- PP3084D · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ7
- Permits on record
- 18
Score cards
Anzac Station 10 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
2 cafés, 1 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
108 street trees within 150 m · park 86 m away
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.
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 Novus on Sturt.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station10 min · 784 m
Train station10 min · 802 m
Tram stop1 min · 65 m
Tram stop3 min · 222 m
Tram stop3 min · 270 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).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Novus on Sturt: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO27Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60-A4ADesign 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
- PP3084D
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 18
- Estimated cost of works
- About $72.9m
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 Novus on Sturt in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novus on Sturt residential or commercial?
Novus on Sturt is neither homes nor offices. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - under demolition/condemned.
When was Novus on Sturt built?
Novus on Sturt was completed in 2024.
How many floors does Novus on Sturt have?
Novus on Sturt has 18 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in Novus on Sturt?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 47 1 bed, 84 2 bed and 14 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Who designed and built Novus on Sturt?
Novus developed Novus on Sturt, Rothelowman designed it and Hamilton Marino built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Novus on Sturt?
About 12 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model.
What public transport is near Novus on Sturt?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Miles St/Sturt St #19, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Novus on Sturt?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 7 (CCZ7).
Does Novus on Sturt have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP3084D has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Novus on Sturt recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Novus on Sturt since 1995. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novus on Sturt | Other | — | 18 | 2024 |
| Southside Tower Apartments | Residential | 201 m | 13 | 1970 |
| Sunday Apartments | Mixed use | 253 m | 15 | 2013 |
| The Sovereign | Mixed use | 253 m | 13 | 1996 |
| Guild Apartments | Mixed use | 286 m | 26 | 2013 |
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), 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.