| Construction started | Aug 1996 | First major construction permit issued |
| First occupants | Aug 1996 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 1996 | The Sovereign completed: 13 floors |
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.
| 31 Jan 2025 | extension to existing lift shaft to discharge to Podium level | $182k |
| 04 Dec 2017 | Ground Floor - Internal alterations and construction of a front canopy | $200k |
| 02 Nov 2017 | Stage 2 - To completion of project (Alterations & additions to Apartment Building) | $60k |
| 21 Aug 2017 | Unit 1 - Internal Alterations to an existing Apartments | $188k |
| 01 Aug 2016 | Installation of ASE Unit | $550 |
| 07 May 2013 | Erection of structural steel pergolas & upgrade safety fence and barriers to swimming pool | $300k |
| 13 July 2011 | Roof over rear courtyard of Apartment 6 | $8k |
| 04 Apr 2008 | The Sovereign. Upgrade and installation of code red fire alarm monitoring system. | $300 |
| 14 July 2003 | Removal of layflat canvas hoses | $550 |
| 22 Feb 2002 | Install code red fire monitoring equipment - | $2k |
| 18 Oct 2000 | installation of alarm signalling equipment | $190 |
| 08 Aug 1996 | Construction of a new building | $18.0m |
| 21 Dec 1995 | Demolish 3 buildings | $100k |
| 30 Sept 1994 | Demolition of a two storey structure and three single storey structures | $49k |
Is The Sovereign residential or commercial?
The Sovereign mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The Sovereign built?
The Sovereign was completed in 1996.
How many floors does The Sovereign have?
The Sovereign has 13 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The Sovereign?
The Sovereign has 109 homes. The national address file lists 124 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The Sovereign have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 181 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near The Sovereign?
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 Sovereign?
The latest council census counted 1 business in The Sovereign, including CitiPower.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Sovereign?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 6-10 Wells Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Sovereign?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Sovereign?
Central Equity developed The Sovereign. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Sovereign?
About 41 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 80 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near The Sovereign?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Grant St/Sturt St #18, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Sovereign?
The site is in the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ).
Does The Sovereign have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS339680 has 113 lots.
Has any work been done on The Sovereign recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for The Sovereign since 1994. The most recent was in January 2025.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
