Australia 108
68-82 Southbank Boulevarde, Southbank VIC 3006
- 317 m tall · #1 in Southbank
- 100 floors
- 1,105 homes
- 556 car spaces
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | — | Unit median $580,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $570/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
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6 years standing
Built in 4 yrs 8 mths
- Mar 2013Planning application
- Oct 2015Construction started
- 2020Completed
- TodayStill standing
11 building permits · 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Australia 108
Australia 108 is a 100-storey, 319-metre apartment tower at 70 Southbank Boulevard, and the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere measured floor to roof. It was developed by World Class Land, part of Singapore's Aspial group, designed by Fender Katsalidis and built by Multiplex. Its golden 'Starburst' cantilever on level 70 is a skyline landmark. Residents moved into the lower floors from 2018 and the upper floors in 2020. The tower holds about 1,105 apartments.
Researched 07 Nov 2026 from the sources linked here.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 2020
- Construction started
- 2015 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 319 m to the top
316 m to the roof
#1 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 100
- Footprint
- 2,533 m²
- Homes
- 1,105
- Architect
- Fender Katsalidis
- Builder
- Brookfield Multiplex
- Car spaces
- 556
- Strata plan
- PS732028 · 1,300 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 11
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 7 min walk · 3 tram stops within 400 m
30 cafés, 6 grocers, 6 medical within 250 m
310 street trees within 150 m · park 101 m away
1,845 people pass daily nearby · 10 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.
🚗 556 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.5 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 Australia 108.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 551 m
Train station8 min · 605 m
Tram stop3 min · 269 m
Tram stop4 min · 297 m
Tram stop5 min · 372 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Southbank
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, Southbank
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New 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/wk | 0.0% | 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 Australia 108: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO27Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designLSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO12Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap Planning, © 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
- PS732028
- Lots on the plan
- 1,300
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 11
- Estimated cost of works
- About $574.5m
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
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Australia 108 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
SOUTHBANK > Australia 108 - 70 Southbank Blvd > 317m / 100L / residential / completed
Enthusiast project thread on the Australia 108 tower in Southbank, covering its height, design and completion, with a long reply count.
Australia 108
Enthusiast thread about the 317m, 100-floor Australia 108 tower, with 84 replies.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Australia 108 residential or commercial?
Australia 108 is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Australia 108 built?
Australia 108 was completed in 2020.
How many floors does Australia 108 have?
Australia 108 has 100 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Australia 108?
Australia 108 has 1,105 homes. The national address file lists 1,192 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
What size apartments are in Australia 108?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 300 1 bed, 600 2 bed and 160 3+ bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
Does Australia 108 have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 556 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Australia 108?
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 Australia 108?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 68-82 Southbank Boulevarde on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built Australia 108?
World Class Land (Aspial) developed Australia 108, Fender Katsalidis designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Australia 108?
About 316 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 1 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Australia 108?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Australia 108?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does Australia 108 have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS732028 has 1,300 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Was Australia 108 entered in the Victorian Architecture Awards?
In May 2022, Australia 108 was listed among the multi-residential entries for the 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards.
Is Australia 108 the tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere?
In June 2020, it was officially described as the tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere.
Has any work been done on Australia 108 recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for Australia 108 since 2002. The most recent was in July 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia 108 | Residential | — | 100 | 2020 |
| WRAP Residence | Hotel | 44 m | 43 | 2014 |
| Yarra Condos Apartments | Residential | 64 m | 20 | 2000 |
| Southbank Condos | Residential | 57 m | 25 | 1999 |
| Southbank Grand | Mixed use | 87 m | 44 | 2015 |
| Southbank Place Apartments | Mixed use | 101 m | 53 | 2018 |
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 © Google Maps.