2 new and off-the-plan projects listed.
Docklands sits on the western edge of the Melbourne CBD, on land that was once the city's working port. Over the past two decades it has been redeveloped into a waterfront precinct of apartment towers, offices, marinas and public spaces around Victoria Harbour.
Getting around is easy. Several tram routes run through Docklands, and parts of the precinct fall within the free tram zone, so hopping into the CBD costs nothing. Southern Cross station, a short walk away, links to metropolitan trains, V/Line regional services and the SkyBus to Melbourne Airport.
Marvel Stadium hosts AFL matches, concerts and events, and the waterfront has restaurants, bars and cafes with harbour views. The District Docklands offers shopping, a cinema and dining, and the precinct has a library, community spaces and waterside parks, with walking and cycling paths along the Yarra.
New developments are almost all high-rise and mid-rise apartment buildings, many with water or city views and shared amenities such as gyms, pools and lounges.
Docklands suits young professionals who work in the city and want to walk or tram to the office, as well as first home buyers looking for a modern apartment with views, a waterfront setting and strong public transport links.