Government House
1 Government House Drive, Melbourne VIC 3004
- 1 floors
- 1 homes
- 30 car spaces
What's available here Add a listing link
| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy | — | Unit median $545,000 | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
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150 years standing
- 1876Completed
- TodayStill standing
About Government House
Government House is a residential building with one home over one floor above ground, recorded in the council census as a house or townhouse. Construction started in 1871 and was completed in 1876, with William Wardell named as architect. John James Clark is also credited as architect, Martin and Peacock as builder, and McCorkell carried out a later refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏠 Residential
- Completed
- 1876
- Construction started
- 1871
- Height
- 44 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Floors
- 1 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 4,694 m²
- Homes
- 1 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- William Wardell
- Builder
- Martin and Peacock Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Car spaces
- 30
- Strata plan
- PP5514D · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- PUZ7
- Permits on record
- 0
Score cards
Anzac Station 8 min walk · 0 tram stops within 400 m
0 cafés, 0 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
0 street trees within 150 m · park 147 m away
0 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for Government House.
🚗 30 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 30 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Government House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station8 min · 673 m
Train station9 min · 700 m
Tram stop6 min · 474 m
Tram stop8 min · 636 m
Tram stop9 min · 704 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $560/wk | +1.8% | 6,274 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $735/wk | +2.1% | 6,605 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1050/wk | -4.5% | 737 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Government House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
HO397Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesVicmap 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
- PP5514D
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 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 Government House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Government House residential or commercial?
Government House is a residential building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as house/townhouse.
When was Government House built?
Government House was completed in 1876.
How many floors does Government House have?
Government House has 1 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Government House?
Government House has 1 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Government House have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 30 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Government House?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Government House?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 1 Government House Drive on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Who designed and built Government House?
John James Clark designed Government House and Martin and Peacock built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Government House?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 8 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19, about 6 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Government House?
The site is in the Public Use Zone - Other Public Use (PUZ7). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO397).
Does Government House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP5514D has 1 lot.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government House | Residential | — | 1 | 1876 |
| 320 St Kilda Road | Mixed use | 561 m | 9 | 1966 |
| Eight Apartments | Mixed use | 615 m | 20 | 2004 |
| Botanic Melbourne | Mixed use | 614 m | 21 | 2020 |
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: CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (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.