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The Guilfoyle

35-47 Coventry Street, Southbank VIC 3006
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
—height
21floors
2013completed
353homes
11permits

Development milestones

Construction startedJul 2010First major construction permit issued
First occupantsApr 2013First occupancy permit issued
Completed2013The Guilfoyle completed: 21 floors

Building team

Architect
SJB Architects
Developer
Evolve Development
Builder
L.U. Simon Builders
Co-owner or investor
ISPT Super Property

Planning & subdivision

Zone
MUZ
Overlays
DDO1, DDO27, DDO60, DDO60-A5B, PO12
Strata plan
PS638768 · 373 lots
Scores
🚆 7 · ☕ 4 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 3

Timeline

20261 building permit · about $34k of new works
Largest: Unit 311 - Repair/rectification works to bathroom/laundry of apartment dwelling
20252 certificates · about $221k of new works
Largest: Lot 1 & 2, External wall cladding fire safety upgrade works limited to removal of ACP cladding, replacement of sarking, cavity insulation,
20231 building permit · about $3.4m of new works
Largest: Lot 1 & 2, External wall cladding fire safety upgrade works limited to removal of ACP cladding, replacement of sarking, cavity insulation,
2015Council census records it as residential apartment, 21 floors
Name recorded: The Guilfoyle
20151 building permit · about $250k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Restaurant fitout
2014Guilfoyle receives UDIA Award Commendation for High Density Development
Evolve Development's project history records that The Guilfoyle received a UDIA Award Commendation for High Density Development in 2014.
2013The Guilfoyle completed: 21 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
9 Aug 2013Guilfoyle tower officially opened and launched as completely sold out
Evolve Development opened the Coventry Street tower to mark its 10th anniversary, and planning minister Matthew Guy officially launched the $190 million development, which the article described as completely sold out. The article said the building was designed by SJB Architects and reported 355 apartments over 20 levels.
Apr 2013First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2013Council census records it as residential apartment, 22 floors
Name recorded: The Guilfoyle
20131 building permit and 1 certificate · about $800k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Construction of a new multi-storey residential development at 35-47 Coventry Street, Southbank. Bulk excavation and retention work
2011Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
20113 building permits · about $90.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 amendment - Ground and mezzanine PT slab design.
Jul 2010First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
3 May 2010Evolve Development acquires former Channel Seven office and proposes $190 million Guilfoyle tower
Evolve Development reportedly acquired the former Channel Seven site in Southbank and proposed a $190 million, 21-level apartment tower called The Guilfoyle with 353 apartments.
20101 building permit · about $1.6m of new works
Largest: Demolition of 7 storey building.
2008Council census records it as unoccupied - under demolition/condemned, 7 floors
Name recorded: HSV 7
2002First council census entry: office, 7 floors
19961 building permit · about $350k of new works
Largest: New dressing rooms

Building permits and certificates (12)

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.

14 May 2026Unit 311 - Repair/rectification works to bathroom/laundry of apartment dwelling$34k
11 Dec 2025Common Property 1 & 2 - External wall cladding fire safety upgrade works limited to removal of ACP cladding, replacement of sarking, cavity insulation, non-load bearing framework i.e., top hats, Z angles and cladding$221k
04 Feb 2025Lot 1 & 2, External wall cladding fire safety upgrade works limited to removal of ACP cladding, replacement of sarking, cavity insulation, non-load bearing framework i.e., top hats, Z angles and cladding.$3.4m
15 Feb 2023Lot 1 & 2, External wall cladding fire safety upgrade works limited to removal of ACP cladding, replacement of sarking, cavity insulation, non-load bearing framework i.e., top hats, Z angles and cladding.$3.4m
15 July 2015Stage 1 - Restaurant fitout$250k
13 Sept 2013Degani's Restaurant Fitout at Guilfoyle$800k
24 Apr 2013Stage 1 - Construction of a new multi-storey residential development at 35-47 Coventry Street, Southbank. Bulk excavation and retention works.$81.5m
07 Dec 2011Stage 4 amendment - Amended to include council report and consent for projection over street alignment.$60.3m
23 Sept 2011Stage 3 amendment - Ground and mezzanine PT slab design.$90.0m
28 June 2011Stage 2 amendment - To include pile caps structural design.$90.0m
29 July 2010Demolition of 7 storey building.$1.6m
10 Apr 1996New dressing rooms$350k

Questions and answers

Is The Guilfoyle residential or commercial?
The Guilfoyle mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was The Guilfoyle built?
The Guilfoyle was completed in 2013.

How many floors does The Guilfoyle have?
The Guilfoyle has 21 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in The Guilfoyle?
The Guilfoyle has 353 homes. The national address file lists 386 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in The Guilfoyle?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 205 1 bed and 148 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does The Guilfoyle have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 224 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near The Guilfoyle?
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 The Guilfoyle?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in The Guilfoyle, including Coventry Pantry, Queenie's Restaurant & Cafe and Scoogle Optometrist.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Guilfoyle?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 35-47 Coventry Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

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

Who designed and built The Guilfoyle?
Evolve Development developed The Guilfoyle, SJB Architects designed it and L.U. Simon Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near The Guilfoyle?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for The Guilfoyle?
The site is in the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ).

Does The Guilfoyle have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS638768 has 373 lots.

Has any work been done on The Guilfoyle recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for The Guilfoyle since 1996. The most recent was in May 2026.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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