Yarra Crest Apartments
91-99 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 74 m tall · #59 in Southbank
- 22 floors
- 159 homes
- 75 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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25 years standing
Built in 6 mths
- Jul 2000Construction started
- 2001Completed
- TodayStill standing
4 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Yarra Crest Apartments
Yarra Crest Apartments is a residential building in Southbank with 159 homes across 22 floors above ground, standing 74 metres to the roof. Central Equity developed it, and it was completed in 2001.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 2001 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 74 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#59 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 22 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,901 m²
- Homes
- 159 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Car spaces
- 75
- Strata plan
- PS434724 · 170 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 4
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 12 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
2 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
250 street trees within 150 m · park 255 m away
1 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 Yarra Crest Apartments.
🚗 75 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 Yarra Crest Apartments.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station12 min · 1000 m
Train station13 min · 1045 m
Tram stop2 min · 146 m
Tram stop2 min · 173 m
Tram stop2 min · 176 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 Yarra Crest Apartments: 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 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 provideSCO41Specific 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
- PS434724
- Lots on the plan
- 170
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 4
- Estimated cost of works
- About $35.1m
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 Yarra Crest Apartments in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yarra Crest Apartments residential or commercial?
Yarra Crest Apartments is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Yarra Crest Apartments built?
Yarra Crest Apartments was completed in 2001.
How many floors does Yarra Crest Apartments have?
Yarra Crest Apartments has 22 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Yarra Crest Apartments?
Yarra Crest Apartments has 159 homes. The national address file lists 160 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Yarra Crest Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 75 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Yarra Crest 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.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Yarra Crest Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 91-99 Whiteman Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built Yarra Crest Apartments?
Central Equity developed Yarra Crest Apartments. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Yarra Crest Apartments?
About 74 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 59 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Yarra Crest Apartments?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 12 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail #125A, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Yarra Crest Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does Yarra Crest Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS434724 has 170 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Yarra Crest Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 4 building permits for Yarra Crest Apartments since 2000. The most recent was in May 2020.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarra Crest Apartments | Residential | — | 22 | 2001 |
| Centurion Apartments | Residential | 54 m | 31 | 2001 |
| Rivergarden Condos | Residential | 103 m | 22 | 2000 |
| Tiara | Residential | 130 m | 34 | 2013 |
| Clarendon Towers | Mixed use | 151 m | 27 | 2001 |
| Vue Grande Apartments | Mixed use | 179 m | 35 | 2009 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.