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Vue Grande Apartments

61-67 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
107 mheight
35floors
2009completed
320homes
49permits

Development milestones

Construction startedJul 2007First major construction permit issued
First occupantsMar 2009First occupancy permit issued
Completed2009Vue Grande Apartments completed: 35 floors

Building team

Developer
Central Equity
Builder
L.U. Simon Builders

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ3
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, LSIO4, PO1, SCO41
Strata plan
PS546051 · 658 lots
Scores
🚆 6 · ☕ 4 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 7

Timeline

20231 building permit · about $10k of new works
Largest: Construction of alteration to existing apartment unit
20221 building permit · about $80k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing external cladding to non-ACP
20181 building permit · about $500 of new works
Largest: Unit 1510- Vue Grande Change of Use. Class 3 to 2 conversion.
201327 building permits and 16 certificates · about $2k of new works
Largest: Alterations and Change of Use Lot 2009
2011Council census records it as residential apartment, 35 floors
Name recorded: Vue Grande Apartments
2009Vue Grande Apartments completed: 35 floors
Derived from Central Equity
Mar 2009First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20091 building permit and 2 certificates · 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
2008Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 2 floors
20088 building permits
Largest: VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. A
Jul 2007First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20074 building permits · 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
20051 building permit · about $60k of new works
Largest: Alteration to office Ground & Level 1
2004Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 2 floors
20031 building permit · about $60k of new works
Largest: Minor office alterations Ground & First Floor
2002First council census entry: office, 2 floors
20001 building permit · about $100k of new works
Largest: Proposed office refurbishment
19971 building permit · about $180k of new works
Largest: Construction of a sign
19961 building permit · about $15k of new works
Largest: Office fitout

Building permits and certificates (66)

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.

28 Apr 2023Construction of alteration to existing apartment unit$10k
05 Oct 2022Alterations to existing external cladding to non-ACP$80k
17 Aug 2018Unit 1510- Vue Grande Change of Use. Class 3 to 2 conversion.$500
20 Nov 2013Alterations and Change of Use Lot 2009$3k
07 Oct 2013Alterations, Change of Use Lot 1800$3k
09 Sept 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1406$3k
09 Sept 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1510$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1201$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1805$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1809$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2100$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2201$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2212$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2407$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2509$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2600$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2902$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2909$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 3005$3k
09 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 3202$3k
02 Sept 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1505$3k
02 Sept 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1507$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1807$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2301$3k
29 Aug 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1104$3k
29 Aug 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1202$3k
29 Aug 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1301$3k
29 Aug 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1509$3k
29 Aug 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 901$3k
29 Aug 2013Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 910$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - 1611$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1705$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1801$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1806$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1901$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 1910$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2005$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2102$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2109$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2204$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2311$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2411$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2503$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2505$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2511$3k
29 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations, Change of Use - Lot 2701$3k
16 Oct 2009Lot 1 & 2 No: Internal Shop Fit-out$200k
03 June 2009VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 5C: Structural Works - Roof Floor - Post Tensioned Structure.$98.6m
11 Mar 2009VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 1: Piling (layout and loads).$98.6m
05 Dec 2008VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 5B: Structural Works - Level 7 Partial Frame and Level 24 Post Tensioned Floor.$98.6m
19 Nov 2008VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage SA - Structural Works - Level 33 Post Tensioned Floor.$98.6m
06 Nov 2008VueGrand apartments. Stage 5A Structural Works level 31/32- Post Tensioned Floor and Fire Services Variation$98
18 Sept 2008VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 5A - Structural Works - Level 27-30 Post Tensioned Floors.$98.6m
18 July 2008VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). StageS-Structural Works - Level 21-26 - Post Tensioned Floors, Services - Variation Purchaser Changes.$98.6m
10 June 2008VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 4B - Level 7-20 Structural Works - Post Tensioned Floors.$98.6m
18 Apr 2008VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 4A: Structural wprks - Level 1-6 - post tensioned floors$98.6m
30 Jan 2008VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 6: Architectural, First Floor to Roof.$98.6m
11 Dec 2007VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 5: Architectural, Lower Ground and Ground Level.$98.6m
08 Nov 2007VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 4: Ground Floor post tensioned slab.$98.6m
05 Sept 2007VueGrand apartments. New building. Retail, ground (part). Carpark, ground (part) - Level 6 (part). Residential, Level 1 (part) - Level 34. Ancillary, Level 7 (part). Stage 3: Services, conditional.$98.6m
26 July 2007VueGrand apartments. New building. Stage 2 Main Structure$98.6m
05 Oct 2005Alteration to office Ground & Level 1$60k
31 Jan 2003Minor office alterations Ground & First Floor$60k
05 Sept 2000Proposed office refurbishment$100k
05 June 1997Construction of a sign$180k
17 Apr 1996Office fitout$15k

Questions and answers

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.

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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