🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2009

Vue Grande Apartments

61-67 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 107 m tall Β· #32 in Southbank
  • 35 floors
  • 320 homes
  • 1 businesses
  • 345 car spaces

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Looking toIn this buildingArea guideSearch the building
Buyβ€”Unit median $580,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $570/wk
Lease spaceβ€”β€”

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17 years standing

Built in 1 yr 6 mths

  1. Jul 2007Construction started
  2. 2009Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

49 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Vue Grande Apartments

Vue Grande Apartments is a 35-floor apartment tower in Southbank with 320 homes. Developed by Central Equity and built by L.U. Simon Builders, it was completed in 2009.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2009
Height
107 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#32 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
35
Footprint
2,079 mΒ²
Homes
320
Builder
L.U. Simon Builders
Businesses
1
Car spaces
345
Strata plan
PS546051 Β· 658 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
49

Score cards

πŸš† Transport6/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 11 min walk Β· 6 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities4/10

7 cafΓ©s, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

133 street trees within 150 m Β· park 281 m away

✨ Activity7/10

15,851 people pass daily nearby Β· 16 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 Vue Grande Apartments.

πŸš— 345 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.1 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 Vue Grande Apartments.

πŸ—DeveloperCentral EquityverifiedNamed as developer in a 2012-13 property report for the complexSource: Harcourts (Melbourne) property report β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderL.U. Simon BuildersverifiedBuilder of the residential development at 63-67 Whiteman StreetSource: L.U. Simon Builders β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
11 min Β· 896 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
12 min Β· 951 m
πŸš‹Port Junction/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
1 min Β· 44 m
πŸš‹Clarendon St/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
1 min Β· 52 m
πŸš‹City Rd/Clarendon St #126
Tram stop
2 min Β· 158 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

7β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ 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 Vue Grande Apartments

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

Clarendon St IGA X-Press

Supermarket and Grocery Stores

Looking for space in Vue Grande Apartments?

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Vue Grande Apartments: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $10k of new works
Largest: Construction of alteration to existing apartment unit
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $80k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing external cladding to non-ACP
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $500 of new works
Largest: Unit 1510- Vue Grande Change of Use. Class 3 to 2 conversion.
2013πŸ› 
Works
27 building permits and 16 certificates Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Alterations and Change of Use Lot 2009
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 35 floors
Name recorded: Vue Grande Apartments
2009πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Vue Grande Apartments completed: 35 floors
Derived from Central Equity
Mar 2009πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. A
2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 2 floors
2008πŸ› 
Works
8 building permits
Largest: VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. A
Jul 2007πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2007πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $98.6m of new works
Largest: VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. A
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Alteration to office Ground & Level 1
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 2 floors
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Minor office alterations Ground & First Floor
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 2 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Proposed office refurbishment
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $180k of new works
Largest: Construction of a sign
1996πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $15k of new works
Largest: Office fitout

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
PS546051
Lots on the plan
658
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
49
Estimated cost of works
About $99.4m
1996New works by year (estimated)2023

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

2002Office Β· 2 floors
2004Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors
2008Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 2 floors
2011Residential Apartment Β· 35 floors Β· "Vue Grande Apartments"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vue Grande Apartments residential or commercial?

Vue Grande Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Vue Grande Apartments built?

Vue Grande Apartments was completed in 2009.

How many floors does Vue Grande Apartments have?

Vue Grande Apartments has 35 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Vue Grande Apartments?

Vue Grande Apartments has 320 homes. The national address file lists 316 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Vue Grande Apartments have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 345 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Vue Grande Apartments?

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 Vue Grande Apartments?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Vue Grande Apartments, including Clarendon St IGA X-Press.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Vue Grande Apartments?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 61-67 Whiteman Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Vue Grande Apartments?

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

Who designed and built Vue Grande Apartments?

Central Equity developed Vue Grande Apartments and L.U. Simon Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Vue Grande Apartments?

About 107 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 32 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Vue Grande Apartments?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Port Junction/Whiteman St #125, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Vue Grande Apartments?

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

Does Vue Grande Apartments have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS546051 has 658 lots.

Has any work been done on Vue Grande Apartments recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 49 building permits for Vue Grande Apartments since 1996. The most recent was in April 2023.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Vue Grande ApartmentsMixed useβ€”352009
Rivergarden CondosResidential76 m222000
TiaraResidential85 m342013
Centurion ApartmentsResidential125 m312001
Clarendon TowersMixed use137 m272001
Crown MetropolHotel143 m292010

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), 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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