Botanic Melbourne
25-29 Coventry Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 66 m tall · #69 in Southbank
- 21 floors
- 260 homes
- 1 businesses
- 254 car spaces
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
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| Buy | — | Unit median $580,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $570/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
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6 years standing
Built in 1 yr 5 mths
- 2012Planning application
- Aug 2018Construction started
- 2020Completed
- TodayStill standing
9 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Botanic Melbourne
Botanic Melbourne is a 21-storey mixed-use building in Southbank, with residential apartments as its main use. Developed by Evolve Development and designed by SJB, it was completed in 2020, with Icon Co named as the builder.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2020
- Height
- 70 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
66 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#69 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 21
- Footprint
- 1,859 m²
- Homes
- 260 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- SJB
- Builder
- Icon Co Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 254
- Strata plan
- PS801135 · 291 lots
- Planning zone
- MUZ
- Permits on record
- 9
Score cards
Anzac Station 6 min walk · 3 tram stops within 400 m
9 cafés, 2 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
119 street trees within 150 m · park 144 m away
6 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.
🚗 254 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1 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 Botanic Melbourne.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station6 min · 477 m
Train station6 min · 499 m
Tram stop1 min · 115 m
Tram stop5 min · 375 m
Tram stop5 min · 381 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.
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, Southbank
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New 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/wk | 0.0% | 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 Botanic Melbourne
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
NIOA Nominees Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Botanic Melbourne: 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-A5BDesign and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO12Parking 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
- PS801135
- Lots on the plan
- 291
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 9
- Estimated cost of works
- About $86.9m
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 Botanic Melbourne in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Botanic Melbourne residential or commercial?
Botanic Melbourne mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Botanic Melbourne built?
Botanic Melbourne was completed in 2020.
How many floors does Botanic Melbourne have?
Botanic Melbourne has 21 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Botanic Melbourne?
Botanic Melbourne has 260 homes. The national address file lists 279 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Botanic Melbourne?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 154 1 bed, 85 2 bed and 21 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Botanic Melbourne have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 254 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Botanic Melbourne?
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 Botanic Melbourne?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Botanic Melbourne, including NIOA Nominees Pty Ltd.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Botanic Melbourne?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 25-29 Coventry Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Botanic Melbourne?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Botanic Melbourne?
Evolve Development developed Botanic Melbourne, SJB Architects designed it and Icon Co built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Botanic Melbourne?
About 66 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 69 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Botanic Melbourne?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Botanic Melbourne?
The site is in the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ).
Does Botanic Melbourne have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS801135 has 291 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Botanic Melbourne recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Botanic Melbourne since 1995. The most recent was in July 2020.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botanic Melbourne | Mixed use | — | 21 | 2020 |
| Saint Domain | Residential | 35 m | 21 | 2018 |
| Eight Apartments | Mixed use | 51 m | 20 | 2004 |
| 320 St Kilda Road | Mixed use | 57 m | 9 | 1966 |
| The Guilfoyle | Mixed use | 61 m | 21 | 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), 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 © Google Maps.