Southern Cross Station
85-161 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008
- 55 m tall · #62 in Docklands
- 3 floors
- 41 businesses
- 187 car spaces
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20 years standing
Built in 6 yrs 2 mths
- Nov 1999Construction started
- 2006Completed
- 2015Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
201 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Southern Cross Station
Southern Cross Station in Docklands is an office building, with office as its main use. Developed by Civic Nexus, designed by Grimshaw and built by Leighton Contractors, construction started in 2002 and the building was completed in 2006. A $22 million refurbishment was under way in 2011, and by 2013 the building was nearing full occupancy after a major refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2006
- Construction started
- 2002 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 23 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
55 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#62 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 3 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 45,570 m²
- Architect
- Grimshaw Architects
- Builder
- Leighton Contractors
- Businesses
- 41
- Car spaces
- 187
- Strata plan
- PS623491 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 201
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 1 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
40 cafés, 4 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
15 street trees within 150 m · park 462 m away
11,574 people pass daily nearby · 6 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 Southern Cross Station.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 15 m
Train station1 min · 68 m
Tram stop2 min · 128 m
Tram stop2 min · 150 m
Tram stop2 min · 159 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Docklands
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in Southern Cross Station
41 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
AGL Energy Limited
Assetco
BEYOND BANK
Boost Juice
BWS
Catwalk Mode
Chaipoint By Bombay Bar
Exxonmobil
Ezymart Southern Cross
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Southern Cross Station: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap Planning, © 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
- PS623491
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 201
- Estimated cost of works
- About $562.2m
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
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Southern Cross Station in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
MELBOURNE: Southern Cross Station & 664 Collins (Part 4)
Enthusiast project thread covering Southern Cross Station alongside the neighbouring 664 Collins development, part 4 of a series.
ARCHIVED: Southern Cross Station -v3
Archived enthusiast thread following the redevelopment of Southern Cross Station.
Spencer Street Railway Station
Forum thread titled for the station under its former Spencer Street name.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Cross Station residential or commercial?
Southern Cross Station is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Southern Cross Station built?
Southern Cross Station was completed in 2006.
How many floors does Southern Cross Station have?
Southern Cross Station has 3 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Southern Cross Station?
The latest council census counted 41 businesses in Southern Cross Station, including AGL Energy Limited, Assetco and BEYOND BANK.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Southern Cross Station?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Southern Cross Station?
Civic Nexus developed Southern Cross Station, Jackson Architecture designed it and Leighton Contractors built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Southern Cross Station?
About 55 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 62 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near Southern Cross Station?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Southern Cross Station?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Southern Cross Station have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS623491 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Southern Cross Station recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 201 building permits for Southern Cross Station since 1997. The most recent was in May 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Cross Station | Commercial | — | 3 | 2006 |
| Premier Tower | Mixed use | 151 m | 79 | 2021 |
| The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins | Hotel | 146 m | 12 | 1928 |
| Bureau of Meteorology Building | Commercial | 197 m | 17 | 2004 |
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 © Google Maps.