🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2009

Southbank One

174-184 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 117 m tall Β· #28 in Southbank
  • 38 floors
  • 317 homes
  • 5 businesses
  • 386 car spaces

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

Built in 1 yr 11 mths

  1. Feb 2007Construction started
  2. 2009Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

74 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Southbank One

Southbank One is an apartment tower with 317 homes across 38 floors above ground, standing 122 m to the top. Developed by Central Equity and built by Multiplex, it was completed in 2009.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2009
Height
122 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
117 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#28 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
38
Footprint
2,628 mΒ²
Homes
317
Builder
Multiplex
Businesses
5
Car spaces
386
Strata plan
PS540203 Β· 711 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
74

Score cards

πŸš† Transport5/10

Flinders Street Station 9 min walk Β· 2 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

24 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

85 street trees within 150 m Β· park 177 m away

✨ Activity4/10

1,845 people pass daily nearby Β· 9 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for Southbank One.

πŸš— 386 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.2 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 Southbank One.

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
9 min Β· 705 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
9 min Β· 758 m
πŸš‹Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115
Tram stop
3 min Β· 203 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Kings Way #116
Tram stop
4 min Β· 288 m
πŸš‹Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17
Tram stop
6 min Β· 467 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

24β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
3🧸 Childcare
0🍷 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 Southbank One

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

Central Equity Limited

Other Residential Building Construction

Foodworks Southbank

Supermarket and Grocery Stores

Function 45 Training

Health and Fitness Centres and Gymnasia Operation

Melbourne Inner City Management Pty Ltd

Real Estate Services

Southside Coffee Co

Takeaway Food Services

Looking for space in Southbank One?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

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

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Installation of Digital Advertising Screen
2022πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $500 of new works
Largest: Unit 1011- Change of Use. Class 3-2 Conversion.
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 2B - Alteration & Change of Use
2019πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: Final - Unit 2805 - change of use
2018πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $1.9m of new works
Largest: Southbank One - Replacement of Cladding - Alterations to Existing building
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $152k of new works
Largest: Southbank One - Tenancy 1A - Cafe Fitout Alteration
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 2A or 2B - Alteration final - intertenancy wall - conditional
2015πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates
Largest: Alterations, Change of use
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Alterations, Change of use - Unit 2805
2013πŸ› 
Works
43 building permits and 31 certificates Β· about $191k of new works
Largest: Signage Works
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 38 floors
Name recorded: Southbank One
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $240k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Restaurant
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $75k of new works
Largest: Southbank One, Lot 1. Stage 1: Bulk excavation (partial).
2009πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Southbank One completed: 38 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
May 2009πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2009πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates
Largest: Variation - Tenancy 3 - Hydrant / Hose Reel / Exit Location
2008πŸ› 
Works
9 building permits and 1 certificate
Largest: Southbank One, Lot 1. Stage 13: CE Office Fitout - 1st - 5th Floors - Conditional.
31 Oct 2007πŸ“°
News
Central Equity proposes $100 million, 43-level residential tower at 180 City Road
Real Estate Source reported that developer Central Equity was proposing a $100 million, 43-level residential building at 180 City Road, Southbank, with marketing having started that month.
Feb 2007πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2007πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $98.4m of new works
Largest: Southbank One, Lot 1. (Bulk excavation/piling) complete. Stage 2A: Ground beams/pile caps/core rafts/core and shear walls. Retail, Ground (p
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: removal of roof & the north wall cladding of existing building only of factory
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under demolition/condemned, 1 floors
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: retail - shop, 1 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
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
PS540203
Lots on the plan
711
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
74
Estimated cost of works
About $101.1m
2005New works by year (estimated)2025

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· 1 floors
2004Unoccupied - Under Demolition/Condemned Β· 1 floors
2006Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 1 floors
2011Residential Apartment Β· 38 floors Β· "Southbank One"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southbank One residential or commercial?

Southbank One mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Southbank One built?

Southbank One was completed in 2009.

How many floors does Southbank One have?

Southbank One has 38 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Southbank One?

Southbank One has 317 homes. The national address file lists 328 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Southbank One have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 386 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Southbank One?

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 One?

The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Southbank One, including Central Equity Limited, Foodworks Southbank and Function 45 Training.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Southbank One?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 174-184 City Road on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Southbank One?

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

Who designed and built Southbank One?

Central Equity developed Southbank One and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Southbank One?

About 117 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 28 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Southbank One?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 9 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Southbank One?

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

Does Southbank One have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS540203 has 711 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Southbank One recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 74 building permits for Southbank One since 2007. The most recent was in October 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Southbank OneMixed useβ€”382009
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City TowerMixed use107 m382004
Melbourne TowerMixed use107 m382004
Prima Pearl ApartmentsMixed use108 m732014

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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