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Quay West Apartments

24-26 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Parking - Private Covered
73 mheight
23floors
1990completed
2businesses
14permits

Development milestones

Completed1990Quay West Apartments completed: 23 floors

Building team

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ3
Overlays
DDO1, DDO60, DDO60-A1, PO1
Strata plan
PS349390 · 179 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 5

Timeline

20251 building permit · about $967k of new works
Largest: Apartment 2106 - Internal alterations
20241 building permit and 1 certificate · about $821k of new works
Largest: Apartment 2603, Level 26 - Proposed Internal alterations to an existing apartment
20202 building permits · about $182k of new works
Largest: Fit-out for apartments 807 & 808, 811 & 812 and 1511 & 1512
20191 building permit and 1 certificate · about $779k of new works
Largest: Ground to Level 28 - Alteration works to the existing facade
20181 certificate
Largest: Ground, Plaza Level and Level 5 to 26 lobby Areas - Alterations to Existing Building
20172 building permits · about $3.7m of new works
Largest: Quay West Suites - Refurbishment of apartment kitchens and bathrooms
20161 certificate · about $45k of new works
Largest: Alterations to the carpark mechanical ventilation system
20152 building permits · about $578k of new works
Largest: Proposed Refurbishments to Swimming Pool Area
20141 certificate
Largest: Apartment 2503 Proposed Alterations and Refurbishments
2011Council census records it as parking - private covered, 23 floors
Name recorded: Quay West Apartments
2008Council census records it as parking - private covered, 23 floors
Name recorded: QUAY WEST APARTMENTS
20082 building permits · about $600k of new works
Largest: Quay West Apartment 2203. Alterations to an Existing Building. Stage 2: Balance of Works.
2004Council census records it as residential apartment, 23 floors
Name recorded: QUAY WEST APARTMENTS
2002First council census entry: residential apartment, 23 floors
19991 certificate
Largest: A new 30 storey residential development, Stage 3: balance of project (includes roof steelwork package, services and architectural work)
19981 building permit
Largest: A new 30 storey residential development, Stage 2: principal structural works incorporating superstructure steelwork but excluding steelwork
19971 building permit · about $29.5m of new works
Largest: A new 30 storey residential development. Stage 1: excavation, retention and level 4 basement slab
19961 building permit · about $35k of new works
Largest: Shop fitout - Shop P3 - Podium Level Zone A South Gate Complex South Bank Promenade Melbourne
1990Quay West Apartments completed: 23 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Building permits and certificates (20)

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.

22 Aug 2025Apartment 2106 - Internal alterations$967k
18 Nov 2024Apartment 2603, Level 26 - Proposed Internal alterations to an existing apartment$816k
24 Sept 2024NEW DOOR TO NON-STRUCTURAL INTERNAL WALL BETWEEN UNIT 807 & 808$5k
20 Mar 2020Apartment 2405 - Proposed Internal alterations to an existing apartment$0
31 Jan 2020Fit-out for apartments 807 & 808, 811 & 812 and 1511 & 1512$182k
20 Dec 2019Ground to Level 28 - Alteration works to the existing facade$779k
16 July 2019Ground to Level 28 - Alteration works to the existing facade$779k
31 Oct 2018Ground, Plaza Level and Level 5 to 26 lobby Areas - Alterations to Existing Building$1.7m
29 Aug 2017Ground, Plaza Level and Level 5 to 26 lobby Areas - Alterations to Existing Building$1.7m
28 Apr 2017Quay West Suites - Refurbishment of apartment kitchens and bathrooms$2.0m
27 Sept 2016Alterations to the carpark mechanical ventilation system$45k
12 Oct 2015Proposed Refurbishments to Swimming Pool Area$503k
22 May 2015Unit 7 & 8 - Wall removal between 2 units$75k
15 Dec 2014Apartment 2503 Proposed Alterations and Refurbishments$79.0m
12 Sept 2008Quay West Apartment 2203. Alterations to an Existing Building. Stage 2: Balance of Works.$600k
13 Aug 2008Alterations to Existing Building$600k
12 Oct 1999A new 30 storey residential development, Stage 3: balance of project (includes roof steelwork package, services and architectural work)$29.5m
27 July 1998A new 30 storey residential development, Stage 2: principal structural works incorporating superstructure steelwork but excluding steelwork package (permit excludes services and architectural packages)$13.5m
16 Apr 1997A new 30 storey residential development. Stage 1: excavation, retention and level 4 basement slab$6.0m
16 Jan 1996Shop fitout - Shop P3 - Podium Level Zone A South Gate Complex South Bank Promenade Melbourne$35k

Questions and answers

Is Quay West Apartments residential or commercial?
Quay West Apartments is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - private covered.

When was Quay West Apartments built?
Quay West Apartments was completed in 1990.

How many floors does Quay West Apartments have?
Quay West Apartments has 23 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Quay West Apartments?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Quay West Apartments, including Jarrah Restaurant & Bar.

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

Who built Quay West Apartments?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is Quay West Apartments?
About 72 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 61 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Quay West Apartments?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13, about 3 minutes' walk.

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

Does Quay West Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS349390 has 179 lots.

Has any work been done on Quay West Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 14 building permits for Quay West Apartments since 1996. The most recent was in August 2025.

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); 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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