🏠 ResidentialResidential ApartmentCompleted 2015πŸ› Heritage overlay

Banque 88

33 Clarke Street, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 71 m tall Β· #63 in Southbank
  • 22 floors
  • 108 homes
  • 3 car spaces

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

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11 years standing

  1. 2015Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

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About Banque 88

Banque 88 is a 22-storey residential apartment tower in Southbank, Melbourne, rising 71 m to its roof. It was completed in 2015, with CBD as developer and Urban Design Architects and Martyn Tribe Architects credited as architects.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏠 Residential
Completed
2015
Height
71 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#63 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
22
Footprint
742 mΒ²
Homes
108
Architect
β€” Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Car spaces
3
Strata plan
PS713026 Β· 115 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport4/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 13 min walk Β· 4 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

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

🌳 Greenery8/10

94 street trees within 150 m Β· park 143 m away

✨ Activity3/10

3,621 people pass daily nearby Β· 4 licensed venues within 200 m

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

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Banque 88.

πŸ“ArchitectUrban Design Architects2011reported2011 Β· Architect credited in 2011 articleSource: Apartments.com.au (reprint of Urban.com.au article) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectMartyn Tribe ArchitectsreportedArchitect credited on listing pageSource: Apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ—DeveloperCBD2011reported2011 Β· Described as a Chinese developer in 2011 articleSource: Apartments.com.au (reprint of Urban.com.au article) β†—
πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerAustralian Body CorporatereportedCurrent Β· Listed under Our Works as Banque 88Source: Australian Body Corporate β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1018 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1074 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Kings Way #116
Tram stop
2 min Β· 129 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Clarendon St #126
Tram stop
2 min Β· 149 m
πŸš‹Port Junction/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
3 min Β· 248 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

11β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
2🍷 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.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Banque 88: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2017πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 23 floors
2015πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Banque 88 completed: 22 floors
Derived from Townly
22 Nov 2011πŸ“°
News
Banque88 development emulates New York's Flatiron building in Southbank
In November 2011, Urban.com.au reported that Chinese developer CBD planned an unusually shaped 22-storey building in Clarke Street, Southbank, designed by Urban Design Architects, with its triangular block resembling New York's Flatiron building. Off-the-plan apartments were being marketed by Castran Gilbert, with construction expected to begin in February 2012 and finish in mid-2013.

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
HO375Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
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
PS713026
Lots on the plan
115
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2017Residential Apartment Β· 23 floors Β· "Banque 88"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banque 88 residential or commercial?

Banque 88 is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Banque 88 built?

Banque 88 was completed in 2015.

How many floors does Banque 88 have?

Banque 88 has 22 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Banque 88?

Banque 88 has 108 homes. The national address file lists 117 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near Banque 88?

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.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Banque 88?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 33 Clarke Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Who designed and built Banque 88?

CBD developed Banque 88 and Martyn Tribe Architects designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Banque 88?

About 71 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 63 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Banque 88?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 13 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Kings Way #116, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Banque 88?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO375).

Does Banque 88 have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS713026 has 115 lots.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Banque 88Residentialβ€”222015
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PalladiumResidential76 m532021
Bella hotel apartmentsMixed use83 m342015
MainPoint Melbourne ApartmentsResidential81 m432012

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 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 Β© Google Maps.

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