Swanston Square
551 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
- 536 residences
- 32 floors
- Apartments
- Plans approved
- Construction started
- Construction complete
- Completed
Construction is complete and ready to move in
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Apartments loves Swanston Square because…
Swanston Square commands the northern vista of Melbourne's civic axis with a visionary facade sculpted by ARM Architecture, integrating contoured balcony bands to create an internationally recognised architectural statement. Developed by Grocon, the tower delivers light-maximising open-plan interiors wrapped in extensive glazing to frame panoramic urban vistas. Crowning the building, an exclusive resident-only Sky Deck provides an elevated retreat featuring private rooftop spas, cinema facilities, and expansive alfresco entertaining terraces.
Development information for Swanston Square
Meet the team behind Swanston Square - 551 Swanston St, Carlton
“Prime city-fringe positioning situated 50 metres from Lincoln Square tram stop and tertiary hubs.”
What's near Swanston Square
- Under 500mTransport
Lincoln Square / Swanston Street Tram Stop
Serviced by tram routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72 providing direct transit into the Melbourne CBD.
GP / MedicalPrimeCare Medical Carlton
General practice medical clinic offering primary care consultations, immunisations, and allied health referrals.
GardensLincoln Square
Public park featuring shaded turf areas, mature Moreton Bay fig trees, and an integrated playground.
EducationRMIT University (City Campus)
Major tertiary education institution delivering undergraduate and postgraduate academic facilities across modern campus buildings.
- Under 1kmGroceries
Woolworths Lygon Court
Full-line supermarket offering fresh produce, bakery goods, and everyday household essentials seven days a week.
Carlton, VIC 3053
Carlton demonstrates sustained high tenant demand driven by its student and young professional demographic near Melbourne's premier universities and biomedical precinct. Transport connectivity is reinforced by high-frequency arterial tram corridors along Swanston Street and proximity to newly integrated Metro Tunnel stations.
Infrastructure updates
The $12.8bn Metro Tunnel project delivered State Library and Parkville underground stations under City of Melbourne Planning Scheme Amendment GC45, expanding heavy rail capacity across inner Melbourne.
Amenities near Swanston Square
Built-in buyer protection
State-backed peace of mind for your new home.
6-year structural protection
Covered for 6 years post-completion.
2-year builder care period
Maintenance coverage for 2 years post-completion.
Standard statutory warranty periods vary by state. Terms apply under local residential building guidelines.
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