🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 2015

City West Police Complex

285-313 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008

  • 69 m tall Β· #40 in Docklands
  • 12 floors
  • 3 businesses
  • 300 car spaces

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11 years standing

Built in 1 yr 10 mths

  1. Mar 2013Construction started
  2. 2015Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

24 building permits Β· 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About City West Police Complex

City West Police Complex is an office building in Docklands with a roof height of 68 m. Developed by Cbus Property, designed by Woods Bagot and built by Baulderstone, it was completed in 2015.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
2015
Height
68 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#40 of 286 in Docklands
Floors
12 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
6,247 mΒ²
Architect
Woods Bagot
Builder
Baulderstone
Businesses
3
Car spaces
300
Strata plan
PS704434 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
24

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Southern Cross Station 4 min walk Β· 6 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

33 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery5/10

35 street trees within 150 m Β· park 316 m away

✨ Activity3/10

1,022 people pass daily nearby Β· 7 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of City West Police Complex.

πŸ—DeveloperCbus Property2012–2015verified2012-2015 Β· Developer, selected as preferred developer in 2012Source: CM Electra β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorInvesco2012reported2012 Β· Bought a half stake in the complexSource: Cbus Property β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorAustralia Post2012–2015reported2012-2015 Β· Joint venture partnerSource: Cbus Property β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderBaulderstone2013–2015verified2013-2015 Β· Main contractorSource: The Melburnian (Docklands News article) β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
4 min Β· 337 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
5 min Β· 414 m
πŸš‹La Trobe St/Spencer St #119
Tram stop
1 min Β· 62 m
πŸš‹Spencer St/La Trobe St #1
Tram stop
2 min Β· 172 m
πŸš‹Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120
Tram stop
2 min Β· 173 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

33β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
0🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Docklands

Residents10,957
Median age32
Households renting62%
Households without a car39%
Walk to work27%
Public transport to work39%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in City West Police Complex

3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Code 3

Cafes and Restaurants

Ichi Maki

Takeaway Food Services

Victoria Police

Police Services

Looking for space in City West Police Complex?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at City West Police Complex: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE replacement
2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $265k of new works
Largest: Vic Pol 313 Spencer L4, 8 & 9 Fitout Works
2024πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Alterations to Custody Area on the Ground Floor
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $264k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing building
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $595k of new works
Largest: Proposed partition and work station alteration to levels 2 7 12
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $2.2m of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing building
2020πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $13.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Levels 24 and 25. All services works and architectural works for partition walls only.
2019πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $375k of new works
Largest: Vctoria Police Minor works
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $520k of new works
Largest: Level 4, 9 & 12 - Fit-out alterations
2016πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 15 floors
Name recorded: City West Police Complex
2015πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
City West Police Complex completed: 12 floors
Derived from Architecture AU
Mar 2015πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $489k of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Internal Demolition - City West Police Complex
9 May 2014πŸ“°
News
Police complex ahead of schedule
The Docklands News reported that the 27,000 square metre police complex at 313 Spencer Street had earned a 5 star NABERS base building rating and a 4.5 star NABERS water rating.
2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 4 floors
Name recorded: City West Police Complex
2014πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $33.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 3: Design Changes Level B1-12
Mar 2013πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $105.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Structural works only - excluding ground. City West Police Complex
24 Oct 2012πŸ“°
News
Cbus to offer stake in police complex
Cbus Property was reported to be moving to offer the market a half stake in the City West police complex at 313 Spencer Street, with an end value of $225 million to $250 million, and a half stake could fetch as much as $125 million.
9 Apr 2012πŸ“°
News
Invesco buys into police complex
Global investor Invesco was reported to have taken a half stake in the City West police complex at 313 Spencer Street, worth about $115 million, at a yield of just under 6.5 per cent.
9 Feb 2012πŸ“°
News
Police in $220 million Docklands move
Cbus Property's news item 'Police in $220 million Docklands move' reported on the 27,000 square metre City West police complex on the former Australia Post mail centre site at Spencer and La Trobe streets, which will consolidate space from three police locations.
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Construct New Fence
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: V/Line Train Drivers Office Ground (part).
2005πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as storage, 2 floors
Name recorded: Australia Post City Mail Centre
2003πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 2 floors
Name recorded: Australia Post City Mail Centre
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: workshop/studio, 2 floors

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay: possible past contamination; audit needed for sensitive uses
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

Vicmap Planning, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.

Subdivision & permits

Plan of subdivision
PS704434
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
24
Estimated cost of works
About $157.9m
2007New works by year (estimated)2026

Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2002Workshop/Studio Β· 2 floors Β· "Australia Post City Mail Centre"
2003Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors Β· "Australia Post City Mail Centre"
2005Storage Β· 2 floors Β· "Australia Post City Mail Centre"
2014Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 4 floors Β· "City West Police Complex"
2016Office Β· 15 floors Β· "City West Police Complex"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

Community

What people say about City West Police Complex in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

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Frequently asked questions

Is City West Police Complex residential or commercial?

City West Police Complex is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was City West Police Complex built?

City West Police Complex was completed in 2015.

How many floors does City West Police Complex have?

City West Police Complex has 12 floors above ground.

What businesses are in City West Police Complex?

The latest council census counted 3 businesses in City West Police Complex, including Code 3, Ichi Maki and Victoria Police.

Is there office or retail space for lease in City West Police Complex?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built City West Police Complex?

Cbus Property developed City West Police Complex, Woods Bagot designed it and Baulderstone built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is City West Police Complex?

About 68 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 40 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.

What public transport is near City West Police Complex?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is La Trobe St/Spencer St #119, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for City West Police Complex?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does City West Police Complex have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS704434 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on City West Police Complex recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 24 building permits for City West Police Complex since 2013. The most recent was in February 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
City West Police ComplexCommercialβ€”122015
Victoria Police CentreCommercial63 m402020
Atlantis Tower & HotelHotel94 m372009
Mondriane TowerMixed use104 m262005
Tower 2 (West)Residential184 m632021
Tower 1 (West)Mixed use184 m822021

That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), Development Activity Monitor (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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