Brisbane SkyTower at 222 Margaret Street is a 90-storey, 270 metre residential tower delivered by Billbergia and designed by DBI Design. It contains 1,141 apartments across 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations plus penthouses, with seven-star resident amenity including a sky-level pool, gym, theatre, and the Sky Deck on level 73 (the highest residential floor in Brisbane).
9 min read | Brisbane SkyTower Project Hub | Last reviewed May 2026
Brisbane SkyTower is Billbergia’s defining Brisbane project; 90 storeys at 222 Margaret Street, 1,141 apartments, and seven-star resident amenity across a sky-level pool and lounge that look across the Brisbane River to the Story Bridge. This is the canonical project profile: location, prices, apartment types, amenity, and rental performance.
Project Overview
Brisbane SkyTower is one of Australia’s most-recognised residential buildings; a 90-storey, 270 metre tower in the geographic centre of Brisbane CBD. The building was developed by Billbergia in joint venture, designed by DBI Design, and completed in 2019.
Project headline data:
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 Margaret Street, Brisbane CBD QLD 4000 |
| Developer | Billbergia Group (joint venture) |
| Architect | DBI Design |
| Height | Approximately 270 metres |
| Storeys | 90 |
| Apartments | 1,141 |
| Completion | 2019 |
| Highest residential floor | Level 73 (Sky Deck) |
| Position | Among the tallest residential buildings in Australia |
At completion, Brisbane SkyTower was the tallest residential building in Australia by some metrics. It remains the defining Brisbane CBD apartment address.
Location: 222 Margaret Street
The 222 Margaret Street address sits at the heart of Brisbane CBD, with proximity to the city’s three main precincts (Queen Street Mall retail, Eagle Street financial, Botanic Gardens parkland) inside a 10-minute walk.
Walking distances:
- Queen Street Mall: 3 minutes.
- Brisbane River and Eagle Street Pier: 5 minutes.
- Brisbane Botanic Gardens: 8 minutes.
- Howard Smith Wharves dining precinct: 12 minutes.
- South Bank via Victoria Bridge: 15 minutes.
Transport access:
- Albert Street station: 5 minutes walk; opens 2026 with Cross River Rail.
- Central station: 8 minutes walk.
- Eagle Street ferry terminal: 7 minutes walk.
- Brisbane Airport: 20 minutes via the M7 motorway or Airtrain.
Surrounding amenity:
- Major corporate towers: Riparian Plaza, Aurora Place, 1 William Street.
- Restaurants and bars: extensive Brisbane CBD dining scene including Howard Smith Wharves.
- Healthcare: Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital precinct accessible by light rail and bus.
- Universities: QUT Gardens Point campus 8 minutes walk; University of Queensland St Lucia 15 minutes by ferry.
Apartment Types and Floor Plans
Brisbane SkyTower offers a full range of apartment types across the 90 storeys. Lower and mid-level floors are dominated by 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom stock; upper-level floors increasingly contain 3-bedroom apartments and premium configurations.
| Type | Internal Area | Typical Floors | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | 50 to 60 sqm | Floors 10 to 60 | 1 bath, single car space, balcony |
| 1-bedroom + study | 58 to 68 sqm | Floors 15 to 65 | 1 bath, single car space, study nook, balcony |
| 2-bedroom | 72 to 90 sqm | Floors 10 to 70 | 2 bath, single car space, balcony |
| 2-bedroom + study | 85 to 100 sqm | Floors 20 to 73 | 2 bath, single or double car, larger balcony |
| 3-bedroom | 105 to 130 sqm | Floors 30 to 73 | 2 to 3 bath, double car, corner aspect |
| Sub-penthouse | 120 to 180 sqm | Floors 70 to 80 | 3 bath, double car, premium finishes |
| Penthouse | 180 to 350+ sqm | Floors 80 to 90 | 3 to 4 bath, double car, private terrace, river views |
Standard inclusions across the building:
- European appliances (Miele, Bosch, or equivalent).
- Stone benchtops; engineered timber floors in living areas.
- Ducted air-conditioning.
- Floor-to-ceiling glazing on perimeter walls.
- Balcony with glazed balustrade preserving views.
- NBN-ready data infrastructure.
For penthouse-specific buying information see our dedicated Brisbane SkyTower Penthouses for Sale guide.
Pricing for Sale (2026)
Brisbane SkyTower apartments trade in the resale market, with new stock occasionally available from the developer or institutional holders. Indicative 2026 prices:
| Apartment Type | Floor Range | Price Band | Per sqm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | Mid (20 to 50) | $500K to $650K | $9,500 to $11,500 |
| 1-bedroom + study | Upper-mid (40 to 65) | $580K to $720K | $9,800 to $11,800 |
| 2-bedroom | Mid to upper (20 to 70) | $750K to $950K | $10,500 to $12,800 |
| 2-bedroom + study | Upper (40 to 73) | $880K to $1,150K | $10,800 to $13,200 |
| 3-bedroom | Upper (40 to 73) | $1,200K to $1,600K | $11,500 to $14,000 |
| Sub-penthouse | 70 to 80 | $1,800K to $2,800K | $14,000 to $17,000 |
| Penthouse | 80 to 90 | $3,500K to $5,000K+ | $18,000 to $25,000 |
Floor-by-floor premium: roughly 1 to 2 percent per floor above level 30, accelerating to 2 to 3 percent per floor above level 65. River view, north aspect, and corner positions each carry additional 5 to 15 percent premium over equivalent non-view apartments.
For sub-$700K 1-bedroom and small 2-bedroom stock, QLD first home buyers benefit from the full stamp duty exemption (under $700K) and the $30,000 boosted FHOG (under $750K on new builds). See our Brisbane buyer’s guide for the full QLD concession framework.
Resident Amenity Across the Building
Brisbane SkyTower’s resident amenity is among the most extensive of any Australian residential building. The amenity stack covers two key levels plus ground floor.
Level 73: Sky Deck
- Infinity-edge pool with 360-degree views.
- Sun-loungers and shaded lounge areas.
- Sky-level outdoor dining and BBQ.
- Highest residential amenity floor in Brisbane.
- Views span from the Glass House Mountains north to the Gold Coast hinterland south, west to the suburbs and Mount Coot-tha, and east to Moreton Bay.
Level 38: Wellness and Lifestyle
- Full-equipment gymnasium with cardio and weights.
- Yoga and pilates studio.
- Sauna and steam room.
- Private theatre room with luxury seating.
- Function rooms for resident events.
- Residents lounge with library and quiet zones.
- Outdoor terrace with mid-level city views.
Ground Floor and Services
- 24-hour concierge.
- Mail and parcel handling.
- Secure ground-floor entry.
- Resident parking access.
- Bicycle storage and end-of-trip facilities.
- Ground-floor retail and food and beverage activation.
For deeper amenity and resident experience details, see our SkyTower Elevated Living guide.
Rental Performance and Investment Profile
Brisbane SkyTower apartments are among the strongest-performing rental investments in Brisbane CBD.
| Type | Weekly Rent | Gross Yield | Days on Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $580 to $700 | 5.2 to 6.0% | 10 to 14 days |
| 2-bedroom | $780 to $950 | 4.9 to 5.5% | 10 to 16 days |
| 3-bedroom | $1,100 to $1,350 | 4.2 to 4.8% | 14 to 21 days |
| Penthouse | $2,200 to $3,500+ | 3.0 to 4.0% | 30 to 60 days |
Vacancy in the building runs under 1.5 percent, reflecting tenant demand for the amenity, location, and views. Tenant base skews toward CBD professionals, executives on corporate housing arrangements, mining and FIFO workers seeking premium short-stay options, and international students at QUT Gardens Point.
For investors weighing Brisbane SkyTower against Brisbane CBD apartment averages, the building delivers a premium on both rental yield (because of amenity) and capital growth (because of address recognition). The trade-off is body corporate levies that sit at the higher end of Brisbane CBD given the amenity stack; typical 2-bedroom levies $1,800 to $2,500 per quarter.
Buyer Profile and Tenant Demand
Brisbane SkyTower attracts three primary buyer profiles:
Owner-occupier downsizers:
- Selling family homes in inner-Brisbane suburbs (Ashgrove, Indooroopilly, Wilston).
- Seeking premium CBD lifestyle with amenity and views.
- Typical purchase: 3-bedroom or sub-penthouse on upper floors.
Interstate investors and second-home buyers:
- Sydney and Melbourne buyers diversifying into Brisbane.
- Olympic 2032 thesis combined with yield premium.
- Typical purchase: 2-bedroom on mid-to-upper floors.
Premium first home buyers and young professionals:
- Mining services, financial services, professional services executives.
- FIFO workers using SkyTower as a Brisbane base.
- Typical purchase: 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom on mid-floors.
Tenant base in the building is similar; the apartment design, amenity, and location all suit the same professional demographic. This produces low vacancy and short days-on-market for rental availability.
Billbergia continues to support Brisbane SkyTower through ongoing customer service and warranty administration. For purchase, leasing, or general enquiries see our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brisbane SkyTower is at 222 Margaret Street, Brisbane CBD, QLD 4000. The address sits 3 minutes walk from Queen Street Mall, 5 minutes from the Brisbane River foreshore at Eagle Street Pier, 8 minutes from the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, and 5 minutes from Albert Street station (opening 2026 with Cross River Rail). The location is the geographic and commercial heart of Brisbane CBD.
Brisbane SkyTower is 90 storeys, approximately 270 metres tall, making it Brisbane’s tallest residential building and one of the top five tallest buildings in Australia. The Sky Deck on level 73 is the highest residential floor in Brisbane, offering 360-degree views from the Glass House Mountains to Moreton Bay and the Gold Coast hinterland on clear days.
Brisbane SkyTower contains 1,141 apartments across the 90 storeys, configured as 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom-plus-study, 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom-plus-study, 3-bedroom, and premium penthouse types. The tower also includes resident amenity floors, parking, and ground-floor retail and food and beverage tenancies.
Brisbane SkyTower apartment prices in 2026 range from approximately $500,000 (1-bedroom on mid-floors) to $5,000,000+ (premium penthouses on upper levels). Most active stock sits at: 1-bedroom $500K to $650K, 2-bedroom $750K to $950K, 3-bedroom $1.2M to $1.6M, sub-penthouse $1.8M to $2.8M, full penthouse $3.5M to $5M+. Higher floors command premium of 1 to 2 percent per floor.
Brisbane SkyTower was designed by DBI Design (Davenport Brown Iredale), the Queensland-based architecture firm specialising in high-rise residential and mixed-use towers. The design responds to the Brisbane subtropical climate with deep balconies for cross-ventilation, sun-shading facade elements, and an articulated form that breaks down the perceived massing of a 90-storey building. The tower was delivered by Billbergia in joint venture.
Brisbane SkyTower offers seven-star resident amenity across multiple levels: the Sky Deck on level 73 with infinity pool, sun-loungers, and 360-degree views; level 38 amenity floor with gym, sauna, steam room, theatre, function rooms, and residents lounge; ground floor concierge; secure parking; and bicycle storage. The amenity package is among the most extensive in any Australian residential building.
Brisbane SkyTower apartments achieve gross rental yields of 4.8 to 6.0 percent in 2026, slightly above the Brisbane CBD apartment median due to the building’s amenity premium and high-floor demand. 1-bedroom apartments lease at $580 to $700 per week; 2-bedrooms at $780 to $950; 3-bedrooms at $1,100 to $1,350. Vacancy in the building runs under 1.5 percent.
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Brisbane SkyTower is Billbergia’s defining Brisbane address: 90 storeys, 1,141 apartments, 222 Margaret Street CBD. Current resale stock and information on availability via the Billbergia team. iCIRT 4.5 Gold rated developer; 6,000+ apartments delivered since 1988.
This article is general information only and does not constitute financial, legal, or property advice. Brisbane SkyTower apartments primarily trade in the resale market; current stock availability, pricing, and rental performance vary with market conditions and are indicative only. Always engage a Queensland-licensed property solicitor, mortgage broker, and qualified real estate agent for guidance specific to your purchase. Information current as of May 2026; sources include Brisbane City Council, REIQ Real Estate Institute of Queensland, CoreLogic, QLD Land Use and Property Information, and the Billbergia project records.
