28 Southgate
28-32 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006
- 62 m tall · #71 in Southbank
- 16 floors
- 111 homes
- 1 businesses
- 108 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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66 years standing
- 1960Completed
- 1994Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
6 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About 28 Southgate
28 Southgate is a mixed-use building in Southbank with 16 floors above ground and 111 homes. Also known as Mobil House, it was designed by Bates Smart and completed in 1960. Central Equity developed the refurbishment that converted it into apartments.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 1960
- Height
- 60 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#71 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 16
- Footprint
- 1,322 m²
- Homes
- 111
- Architect
- Bates Smart
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 108
- Strata plan
- PS332369 · 112 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 6
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 3 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
30 cafés, 1 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
71 street trees within 150 m · park 90 m away
12,359 people pass daily nearby · 8 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 28 Southgate.
🚗 108 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 28 Southgate.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 223 m
Train station3 min · 268 m
Tram stop2 min · 183 m
Tram stop3 min · 248 m
Tram stop4 min · 337 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).
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 28 Southgate
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Electricity Substation
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at 28 Southgate: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking 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
- PS332369
- Lots on the plan
- 112
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 6
- Estimated cost of works
- About $3.1m
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 28 Southgate in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 28 Southgate residential or commercial?
28 Southgate mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was 28 Southgate built?
28 Southgate was completed in 1960.
How many floors does 28 Southgate have?
28 Southgate has 16 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in 28 Southgate?
28 Southgate has 111 homes. The national address file lists 116 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does 28 Southgate have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 108 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near 28 Southgate?
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 28 Southgate?
The latest council census counted 1 business in 28 Southgate, including Electricity Substation.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in 28 Southgate?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 28-32 Southgate Avenue on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in 28 Southgate?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built 28 Southgate?
Central Equity developed 28 Southgate and Bates Smart designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is 28 Southgate?
About 62 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 71 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near 28 Southgate?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for 28 Southgate?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does 28 Southgate have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS332369 has 112 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on 28 Southgate recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for 28 Southgate since 2003. The most recent was in July 2018.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Southgate | Mixed use | — | 16 | 1960 |
| Quay West Apartments | Commercial | 47 m | 23 | 1990 |
| Gallery Tower Apartments | Hotel | 125 m | 19 | 2002 |
| Southgate | Commercial | 105 m | 26 | — |
| Langham Hotel | Hotel | 109 m | 20 | 1992 |
| IBM Tower | Commercial | 109 m | 31 | 1993 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.