Triptych
8-10 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 102 m tall · #38 in Southbank
- 30 floors
- 157 homes
- 4 businesses
- 235 car spaces
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16 years standing
Built in 1 yr 4 mths
- Sep 2008Construction started
- 2010Completed
- TodayStill standing
12 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Triptych
Triptych is an apartment tower in Southbank with 30 floors above ground and 157 homes. Developed by Stable Group and designed by Nettleton Tribe, it was completed in 2010.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2010
- Height
- 102 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#38 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 30
- Footprint
- 1,888 m²
- Homes
- 157
- Architect
- Nettleton Tribe
- Businesses
- 4
- Car spaces
- 235
- Strata plan
- PS612409 · 414 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 5 min walk · 3 tram stops within 400 m
41 cafés, 3 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
182 street trees within 150 m · park 172 m away
30,270 people pass daily nearby · 12 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 Triptych.
🚗 235 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.5 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 Triptych.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 406 m
Train station6 min · 458 m
Tram stop2 min · 162 m
Tram stop3 min · 254 m
Tram stop5 min · 373 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.
Businesses in Triptych
4 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
ACT of Wine
Body Fit Training
Broad Bean Organic Grocer
Melbourne City Institute Of Education
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Triptych: 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 provideVicmap 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
- PS612409
- Lots on the plan
- 414
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $218.5m
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 Triptych in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Triptych residential or commercial?
Triptych mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Triptych built?
Triptych was completed in 2010.
How many floors does Triptych have?
Triptych has 30 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Triptych?
Triptych has 157 homes. The national address file lists 203 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Triptych have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 235 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Triptych?
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 Triptych?
The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Triptych, including ACT of Wine, Body Fit Training and Broad Bean Organic Grocer.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Triptych?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 8-10 Kavanagh Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Triptych?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Triptych?
Stable Group developed Triptych and Nettleton Tribe designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Triptych?
About 102 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 38 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Triptych?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Triptych?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does Triptych have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS612409 has 414 lots.
Has Triptych won any awards?
Yes. In January 2012, Triptych won two UDIA Victorian awards.
Is there artwork on the Triptych facades?
Yes. Robert Owen was commissioned in November 2010 for the facade and podium, and by December 2011 Robert Owen artwork covered the Triptych facades.
Has any work been done on Triptych recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for Triptych since 2008. The most recent was in September 2018.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triptych | Mixed use | — | 30 | 2010 |
| Century Tower | Mixed use | 37 m | 29 | 1999 |
| Holiday Inn Express | Hotel | 58 m | 24 | 2019 |
| Opus tower | Hotel | 61 m | 37 | 2015 |
| Gallery Tower Apartments | Hotel | 84 m | 19 | 2002 |
| Southpoint | Mixed use | 81 m | 32 | 2003 |
| Focus Melbourne Apartments | Mixed use | 102 m | 50 | 2022 |
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 © Google Maps.