🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2001

Clarendon Towers

41-55 Haig Street, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 90 m tall Β· #46 in Southbank
  • 27 floors
  • 244 homes
  • 1 businesses
  • 300 car spaces

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

Built in 1 yr 1 mth

  1. Dec 1999Construction started
  2. 2001Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

3 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Clarendon Towers

Clarendon Towers is a 27-storey apartment tower in Southbank with 244 homes, rising 95 m to its top. Developed by Stewart Baron and built by Multiplex, it was completed in 2001.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2001
Height
95 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
90 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#46 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
27
Footprint
2,327 mΒ²
Homes
244
Builder
Multiplex
Businesses
1
Car spaces
300
Strata plan
PS417405 Β· 280 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
3

Score cards

πŸš† Transport4/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 13 min walk Β· 6 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities4/10

9 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery6/10

61 street trees within 150 m Β· park 330 m away

✨ Activity2/10

3 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 Clarendon Towers.

πŸš— 300 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.2 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 Clarendon Towers.

πŸ‘·BuilderMultiplex2001verified2001 Β· Main contractorSource: Corporate Keys Australia β†—
πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerSpecialised Management GroupreportedCurrentSource: Specialised Management Group 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· 1033 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
14 min Β· 1087 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Clarendon St #126
Tram stop
1 min Β· 46 m
πŸš‹Port Junction/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
2 min Β· 169 m
πŸš‹Clarendon St/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
2 min Β· 176 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

9β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 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.

Businesses in Clarendon Towers

1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Southbank Residential Pty Ltd

Real Estate Services

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Clarendon Towers: listings, news, works, planning and history.

10 Dec 2025πŸ“°
News
Clarendon Towers marks 25th anniversary with Lord Mayor and developer in attendance
An event held on 13 November 2025 marked 25 years of Clarendon Towers in Southbank, attended by the Lord Mayor, developer Stewart Baron and Multiplex representatives. The article says the building has had four chairmen in its 25 years and credits the choice of architect and builder with several design awards, which it does not name.
2019πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 27 floors
Name recorded: Clarendon Towers
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $259k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations Unit 2503
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $604k of new works
Largest: Amalgamation of two residential apartments with internal alterations 2701 & 2702A.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 27 floors
2001πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Clarendon Towers completed: 27 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Dec 1999πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
1999πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $48.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Residential development

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
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
SCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

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
PS417405
Lots on the plan
280
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
3
Estimated cost of works
About $49.5m
1999New works by year (estimated)2013

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

2002Residential Apartment Β· 27 floors
2019Residential Apartment Β· 27 floors Β· "Clarendon Towers"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clarendon Towers residential or commercial?

Clarendon Towers mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Clarendon Towers built?

Clarendon Towers was completed in 2001.

How many floors does Clarendon Towers have?

Clarendon Towers has 27 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Clarendon Towers?

Clarendon Towers has 244 homes. The national address file lists 279 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Clarendon Towers have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 300 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Clarendon Towers?

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 Clarendon Towers?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Clarendon Towers, including Southbank Residential Pty Ltd.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Clarendon Towers?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 41-55 Haig Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Clarendon Towers?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Clarendon Towers?

Stewart Baron developed Clarendon Towers and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Clarendon Towers?

About 90 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 46 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Clarendon Towers?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 13 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Clarendon St #126, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Clarendon Towers?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).

Does Clarendon Towers have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS417405 has 280 lots.

Has any work been done on Clarendon Towers recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 3 building permits for Clarendon Towers since 1999. The most recent was in October 2013.

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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 Β© Google Maps.

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