Billbergia’s footprint in Sydney extends well beyond suburb-wide masterplans; it includes landmark projects that define precincts. In North Sydney, one project stands out as both a skyline statement and an example of the developer’s breadth of execution across residential, commercial, and mixed-use property development.
This overview highlights Billbergia’s most recent North Sydney project activity and explains why it matters for buyers, investors and long-term market watchers.
88 Walker Street: North Sydney’s tallest mixed-use tower
The standout Billbergia project in North Sydney is 88 Walker Street, a mixed-use landmark that has reshaped the CBD skyline and contributed to the precinct’s transformation from a traditional commercial district into a 24/7 urban hub.
Project overview
- Location: 86–88 Walker Street, North Sydney
- Height: 50 storeys, approximately 180 metres tall
- Developer: Billbergia
- Status: Completed and operational
- Components:
- A 252-suite Citadines Walker North Sydney hotel
- Approximately 24 levels of premium commercial office space
- Ground-level retail and active public realm interface
88 Walker Street was delivered in 2023 and has since won industry recognition for its architectural design and urban contribution, including awards for mixed-use excellence.
Significance in North Sydney
This development is more than a tower; it represents Billbergia’s transition into larger, more complex mixed-use urban assets within core Sydney precincts. It incorporates heritage integration, a dramatic cantilever design and direct connections to pedestrianised laneways and transport-oriented infrastructure.
Why 88 Walker Street matters for apartment markets and investors
Although strictly not a residential apartment project in the North Sydney housing market, 88 Walker Street influences market perceptions for several reasons:
- It signals developer confidence in North Sydney’s capacity for premium property beyond offices.
- It supports precinct activation, which can uplift nearby residential appeal and rents.
- It contributes to the long-term structural demand story of North Sydney as a live-work neighbourhood.
What Billbergia’s activity here tells buyers
Billbergia’s involvement in North Sydney differs from its residential-focused work in other Sydney suburbs (such as Rhodes). In North Sydney, the emphasis has been on large-scale mixed use and commercial-led developments that strengthen the economic backbone of the precinct.
This strategic positioning suggests:
- Billbergia is targeting urban densification and transport-linked living.
- The developer’s portfolio mixes residential, commercial and community-oriented projects.
- North Sydney remains a central node in Billbergia’s broader Sydney vision.
The broader context of Billbergia’s development activity
Billbergia’s broader project pipeline across Sydney includes residential communities, masterplans and landmark precincts that span multiple local government areas. While the main focus in North Sydney has been commercial and mixed use, the developer’s experience with large-scale property delivery reinforces its capacity to participate in complex, high-value urban projects elsewhere.
Latest projects by Billbergia in North Sydney: FAQs
What has Billbergia built in North Sydney?
Billbergia has delivered the 50-storey mixed-use building at 88 Walker Street, which incorporates a 252-suite hotel and multiple levels of premium office space in the heart of North Sydney’s CBD.
Is 88 Walker Street complete?
Yes. 88 Walker Street was completed in 2023 and is now operational, with commercial offices, hotel space and ground-floor retail open to the public.
Does Billbergia have residential projects in North Sydney?
Billbergia’s recent North Sydney work has been focused on mixed-use development rather than pure residential apartment projects in that suburb, with its residential housing pipeline more active in other precincts.
Who occupies 88 Walker Street?
The 252-room Citadines Walker North Sydney hotel operates within the tower, while premium office tenants occupy the commercial levels above.
Why is 88 Walker Street significant?
88 Walker Street is one of North Sydney’s tallest mixed-use towers, integrating heritage-sensitive design, hotel, office and public realm activation, marking a shift toward diversified urban property in the district.
