🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2020

EAST Tower

18 Hoff Boulevarde, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 70 floors
  • 620 homes
  • 5 businesses
  • 193 car spaces

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

  1. 2015Planning application
  2. 2020Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

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About EAST Tower

EAST Tower is a 70-storey apartment tower in Southbank, with around 620 homes. It was developed by OSK Property, designed by Cox Architecture and built by Multiplex, and was completed in 2020.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2020 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
70
Footprint
4,983 mΒ²
Homes
620 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Architect
Cox Architecture
Builder
Multiplex
Businesses
5
Car spaces
193
Strata plan
PS801141 Β· 696 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport6/10

Flinders Street Station 10 min walk Β· 4 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

7 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

51 street trees within 150 m Β· park 144 m away

✨ Activity3/10

3,621 people pass daily nearby Β· 3 licensed venues within 200 m

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

Apartments

1 and 2 bedroom apartments. The council's record lists 881 homes against the 620 counted here, so it may cover more than one building.

πŸš— 76 residential car spaces recorded at this property. 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 EAST Tower.

πŸ—DeveloperOSK Property2015–2023verified2015-2023 Β· Developer of Melbourne SquareSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectCox Architecture2015–2021verified2015-2021 Β· Architect of Melbourne Square towersSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderMultiplex2017–2021verified2017-2021 Β· Main contractor for Stage OneSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerCarr Design GroupreportedInteriors for Melbourne SquareSource: Wikipedia β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
10 min Β· 830 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
11 min Β· 884 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Kings Way #116
Tram stop
3 min Β· 249 m
πŸš‹Grant St/Sturt St #18
Tram stop
3 min Β· 270 m
πŸš‹Miles St/Sturt St #19
Tram stop
4 min Β· 344 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

7β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 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 EAST Tower

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

10 Hoff Cafe

Cafes and Restaurants

BWS

Liquor Retailing

Nido Early School Melbourne Square

Child Care Services

Woolworths Melbourne Square

Supermarket and Grocery Stores

Yarra Park City Pty Ltd

Parking Services

Looking for space in EAST Tower?

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 EAST Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2021πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 70 floors
2020πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
EAST Tower completed: 70 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
1 Oct 2017πŸ“°
News
OSK Property details Melbourne Square towers, including the East Tower
Malaysian press reported on OSK Property's Melbourne Square project in Southbank, describing the East Tower as 69 floors with 566 apartment and penthouse units ahead of its official Australian launch on 3 October.
2015πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPM-2015-18 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Approvedβœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

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
PS801141
Lots on the plan
696
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2021Residential Apartment Β· 70 floors

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

Community

What people say about EAST Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is EAST Tower residential or commercial?

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

When was EAST Tower built?

EAST Tower was completed in 2020.

How many floors does EAST Tower have?

EAST Tower has 70 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in EAST Tower?

EAST Tower has 620 homes. The national address file lists 649 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in EAST Tower?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 bed and 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does EAST Tower have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 76 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near EAST Tower?

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 EAST Tower?

The latest council census counted 5 businesses in EAST Tower, including 10 Hoff Cafe, BWS and Nido Early School Melbourne Square.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in EAST Tower?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 18 Hoff Boulevarde on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in EAST Tower?

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

Who designed and built EAST Tower?

OSK Property developed EAST Tower, Cox Architecture designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near EAST Tower?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Kings Way #116, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for EAST Tower?

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

Does EAST Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS801141 has 696 lots.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
EAST TowerMixed useβ€”702020
Victoria TowerResidential118 m302002
SentinelResidential132 m342002
West TowerResidential135 m352017
East TowerHotel135 m382017

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: 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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