🏠 ResidentialResidential ApartmentCompleted 2013

Tiara

46-50 Haig Street, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 32 floors
  • 211 homes
  • 183 car spaces

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

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13 years standing

Built in 1 yr 6 mths

  1. Jul 2011Construction started
  2. 2013Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

7 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Tiara

Tiara is a residential apartment tower in Southbank with 32 floors above ground and 211 homes. It was completed in 2013, after being announced in September 2009 for a warehouse site opposite Crown Casino.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏠 Residential
Completed
2013 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
32
Footprint
1,214 mΒ²
Homes
211 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Car spaces
183
Strata plan
PS629585 Β· 510 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
7

Score cards

πŸš† Transport6/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 12 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities4/10

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

🌳 Greenery8/10

121 street trees within 150 m Β· park 337 m away

✨ Activity5/10

15,851 people pass daily nearby Β· 2 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.

1 bed211100% of 211

πŸš— 183 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.9 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 Tiara.

+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
12 min Β· 978 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
13 min Β· 1032 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Clarendon St #126
Tram stop
1 min Β· 92 m
πŸš‹Port Junction/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
1 min Β· 113 m
πŸš‹Clarendon St/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
2 min Β· 120 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.

Timeline

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

2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Emergency Lighting Upgrade Works
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $712k of new works
Largest: Demolition/removal of an architectural feature to an existing building
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $234k of new works
Largest: External wall cladding fire safety upgrade works
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 34 floors
Name recorded: Tiara
2013πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Tiara completed: 32 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Mar 2013πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 32 floors
Name recorded: Tiara
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Pile caps and ground beams only.
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: Stage 5 - All services to completion.
Jul 2011πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2011πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $60.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - In-ground services, civil works and superstructure.
6 Sep 2009πŸ“°
News
Tiara tower announced for warehouse site opposite Crown Casino
A 32-level Tiara apartment complex was reported for a Southbank site opposite Crown Casino, with construction expected to start in early 2010. The site was owned by a group of Melbourne businessmen who had obtained a development permit, and was reported to have sold to an undisclosed developer.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 2 floors

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
PS629585
Lots on the plan
510
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
7
Estimated cost of works
About $61.0m
2011New works by year (estimated)2024

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

2002Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors
2013Residential Apartment Β· 32 floors Β· "Tiara"
2015Residential Apartment Β· 34 floors Β· "Tiara"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tiara residential or commercial?

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

When was Tiara built?

Tiara was completed in 2013.

How many floors does Tiara have?

Tiara has 32 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Tiara?

Tiara has 211 homes. The national address file lists 348 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What size apartments are in Tiara?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 211 1 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does Tiara have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 183 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Tiara?

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 Tiara?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 46-50 Haig Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Who built Tiara?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

What public transport is near Tiara?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 12 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is City Rd/Clarendon St #126, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Tiara?

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

Does Tiara have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS629585 has 510 lots.

Has any work been done on Tiara recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Tiara since 2011. The most recent was in December 2024.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
TiaraResidentialβ€”322013
Clarendon TowersMixed use57 m272001
Rivergarden CondosResidential56 m222000
Vue Grande ApartmentsMixed use85 m352009
Centurion ApartmentsResidential86 m312001
Shadow Play by PEPPERSMixed use117 m472018

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 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 Β© Google Maps.

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