From rooftop running tracks to piano bars: Melbourne's best apartments with significant resident amenities
When it comes to buyers looking at apartments in new developments in Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs, the level of amenities on offer can often be the deciding factor for a buyer.
Amenity has been a huge focus in the last five years, particularly since the onset of COVID which saw a significant amount of people work from home. That trend may never go away, and that's seen most developers incorporate co-working spaces as part of the amenity of the building. Pre-COVID, this type of amenity didn't exist.
But developers on this list didn't stop there when it came to creating a point of difference in their building. From cinemas and rooftop dining areas to running tracks and wellness centres, we've wrapped up the best apartment developments around Melbourne with a significant list of amenities.
Project: R.Iconic, South Melbourne
Address: 259 Normanby Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Developer: R.Corporation
R. Corporation's latest apartment development, R.Iconic, is one of the most amenity-fuelled developments ever produced in South Melbourne.
The recently completed first building at 259 Normanby Road features all the bells and whistles of a resort-style hotel.
Set among landscaped gardens designed by the renowned Paul Bagnay, R.Iconic features an expansive backyard featuring one acre of space.
The rooftop is where most of the action is. There's a heated outdoor pool, an infinity running track, an outdoor gym, a tranquil zen garden, and an adventure playground for children. Also featuring on the roof are two dining pavilions, two barbecue spaces and a firepit area.
There's another indoor gym that includes a steam room and a sauna, while a cinema and karaoke room, a 24/7 concierge, dog grooming station, and EV charging stations and bicycle storage make up the rest of the amenity.
Penthouse and townhouse owners in R.Iconic also get exclusive access to the Horizon Lounge, a sky-high private level with Bayside views, lounge areas for entertaining, a kitchen and dining space, and a mezzanine meeting area.
Project: BLVD at Melbourne Square
Address: 19 Hoff Boulevard, Southbank VIC 3006
Developer: OSK Property
OSK Property's BLVD is another building in the multi-billion dollar Melbourne Square precinct in Southbank that will deliver a significant amount of building amenity.
The 602 residences receive access to private dining rooms, state-of-the-art gyms, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, golf simulator, entertainment and lounge spaces, and a double-storey co-working area on levels 55 and 56.
Beyond its architectural grandeur designed by Cox Architecture, BLVD embodies a commitment to sustainability and well-being, featuring carbon-neutral operation-enabled residences, gas-free design, and EV charging stations.
Multiplex has recently broken ground on BLVD and commenced construction of the 74-level tower. They're expecting to complete the building in Q1 2028.
Project: Trielle at Yarra's Edge, Docklands
Address: 16 Point Park Crescent, Docklands VIC 3008
Developer: Mirvac
Mirvac's Trielle at Yarra's Edge is one of the most highly coveted and exclusive residential towers in Mirvac's $1.2 billion masterplan on the Docklands waterfront.
Trielle is one of Mirvac's most amenity-filled projects they've ever developed. It has everything a buyer could want
A full wellness centre has been designed by Australia’s leading spa expert Naomi Gregory, complete with a 25-metre lap pool and spa, biophilic gym, magnesium spa, cold-pail contrast treatment and day spa treatment rooms.
There's flexi-working spaces, of course, with a resident library complete with business-class work pods as well as dedicated office spaces dubbed Mills Place.
Relaxation and entertainment amenity has not been overlooked with a piano bar, resident dining room, cinema room, games room, golf simulator studio and a teppanyaki barbecue with adjoining outdoor dining.
Trielle also embraces sustainability with its fully electric building and EV charging stations.
Trielle is slated for completion in mid-2027.
Project: Highett Common
Address: 37 Graham Road, Highett VIC 3190
Developer: Sunkin Property Group
Sunkin Property Group's Highett Common, a masterplan in the heart of Highett, will home more than 1,000 residents across a 9.3-hectare site when it's completed.
The first release, Park House, already 70 per cent sold, offers one, two, and three-bedroom residences designed by Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects and Tract Landscape Architects to harmonise with the surrounding environment.
The state-of-the-art amenities include gyms and wellness areas, swimming pools and sun-drenched decks, providing residents with a resort-like living experience.
Meanwhile, residents can host celebrations with family and friends in a private dining room and expansive indoor and outdoor lounge areas.
The development also incorporates dedicated spaces for work and study, workshops, and community meetings at the new public Highett Library.
SK Construction has commenced construction of Highett Common’s $70 million stage 1 construction program, completed by late 2025.
Project: Louise Melbourne
Address: 8 Louise Street, Melbourne VIC 3004
Developer: Samuel Property
Samuel Property's Louise Melbourne, just off St Kilda Road, is another building brining premium amenity to its residents.
Designed by Cera Stribley, Louise will feature 88 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments with amenity like a a swimming pool, cleverly positioned beneath a distinctive skylight, forming the focal point of a wellness centre with a steam room.
A landscaped outdoor terrace wraps around communal areas, complemented by a bookable private dining room with a full kitchen and a private lounge area.
The 16-level development is currently under construction by the renowned builder Hamilton Marino who is working toward a 2025 completion.
Project: Malvern Collective
Address: 2 Station Place, Malvern VIC 3144
Developer: Kokoda Property
Melbourne developer Kokoda Property has created an even more convenient neighbourhood than the 15-minute neighbourhood at their new zero-minute mixed-used precinct, Malvern Collective.
Malvern Collective comprises 205 one to three-bedroom apartments above a soon-to-be-thriving hospitality precinct, offering future residents every convenience at their doorstep, including a Woolworths Metro, six hospitality venues, and a straightforward commute to the city.
Residents of Malvern Collective will also enjoy exclusive amenities within the project, such as a co-working space, a cinema, a swimming pool, a wellness centre with hot and cold plunge pools, and a private dining area.
Construction on Malvern Collective is well underway, with completion slated for late 2024.
Project: The Eighth, South Melbourne
Address: 22 Kings Place, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Developer: Projects by Crema
South Melbourne's recently completed The Eighth by Projects by Crema offers some of the largest apartments on offer in the sought-after suburb on the fringe of the St Kilda Rd precinct.
Designed by Elenberg Fraser and Kennon, the 18-level building includes two levels of commercial office space, 36 high-end apartments, a resident rooftop with a swimming pool and bar, and a holistic corporate wellbeing business on the podium level.
Convenience is at the foot of the building in the Palms Cafe and Beppi's Wine Bar is on the ground floor.
Located in Melbourne's Domain Precinct, The Eighth is in an ideal transport pocket, just off the bus stops on Park Street and the new ANZAC Station.
Project: Victoriana, Melbourne
Address: 20 Queens Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
Developer: CDG Group
The 2021-completed project by CDG Group comprises a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with the interiors focusing on creating a balance between space and elegance.
The 16-level building has been designed by Rothelowman with cascading terraces, a vertical garden, and careful consideration of the natural landscape.
Beyond the confines of the apartments, residents at Victoriana are treated to a range of resort-inspired amenities that rival those of a six-star hotel.
There's a heated indoor swimming pool, a steam room and a sauna, as well as a state-of-the-art gym, equipped with cardio and weights, a lounge and garden terrace, services like concierge assistance, secure video intercom entry, high-speed lift access, and a porte-cochere.
With the St Kilda Road trams just a stone's throw away and the upcoming Anzac Railway Station in close proximity, commuting and exploring the city has never been easier.
Project: West Side Place, Melbourne
Address: 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Developer: Far East Consortium
Far East Consortium's completed $1 billion West Side Place stands tall with four residential towers and the prestigious Ritz-Carlton and Dorsett Hotels at 250 Spencer Street.
Designed by Cottee Parker, residents can choose from a one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus study, and multiple two-bedroom configurations.
The amenity, both in and out of the building, has been a major driver at West Side Place.
The development has a swimming pool with a steam room and sauna, a gymnasium with an open terrace, function and meeting rooms, open terraces with seating and BBQ facilities, a private cinema, and even karaoke and virtual golf facilities.
The on-site retail arcades at West Side Place also offer convenience and a diversity of shops and services at the residents' doorstep.
Project: The Albertine by Mirvac, Melbourne
Address: 31 Queens Lane, Melbourne VIC 3004
Developer: Mirvac
The Albertine is one of ASX-listed developer Mirvac's latest projects in Melbourne.
The new apartment development will home 98 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, catering for every buyer cohort in the market.
Like Mirvac's portfolio, particularly across their Melbourne projects, there's also a high level of amenity for residents.
The resident facilities are split across different levels. The Circadian Club will feature an indoor pool and spa, state-of-the-art gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and sauna, while the Elysian Room on level 10 will be residents' exclusive dining space with sweeping views across Melbourne.
Residents at the $200 million development, will be ideally positioned to take advantage of the new ANZAC Station from its Queens Lane address.
Mirvac Construction commenced early site works in The Albertine recently.
