Government House

Development milestones

Timeline

Building permits and certificates (0)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

Questions and answers

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.