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Paramount Apartments

100-116 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
72 mheight
21floors
1996completed
152homes
53permits

Development milestones

Construction startedAug 1994First major construction permit issued
First occupantsApr 1997First occupancy permit issued
Completed1997Paramount Apartments completed: 21 floors

Building team

Architect
Christopher Ng
Builder
Multiplex

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO2, DDO2-A8, PO1
Strata plan
PS328892 · 5 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 10

Timeline

20251 building permit · about $140k of new works
Largest: 108 Bourke Street - Proposed shop fitout
20241 building permit and 1 certificate · about $211k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 12 - Yamamoto Udon The Paramount Centre - Internal fitout to a restaurant
20221 building permit
Largest: Shop 4 & 5 - Alteration & change of use from class 5 to class 9b
20211 building permit and 1 certificate · about $410k of new works
Largest: Suite 9-10 - Alterations to existing suite
20201 certificate · about $20k of new works
Largest: Shop 7 - Proposed Demolition Internal fit-out - retail tenancy
20193 certificates · about $590k of new works
Largest: Shop 12 - Tenancy fitout of take-away shop
20183 building permits and 1 certificate · about $320k of new works
Largest: Shop 09 - Construction of internal fitout to a restaurant Wagyu
20173 building permits and 1 certificate · about $248k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Offices - fit out partitions
20162 building permits and 1 certificate · about $481k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 9-10 - Shop Fitout of 'Bibim Fresh'
20153 building permits · about $64k of new works
Largest: Level G - Construction of alteration to the existing sanitary facilities area
20141 building permit · about $80k of new works
Largest: Shop 9 & 10 Construction of internal alteration (retail entertainment / amusement)
20131 building permit and 1 certificate · about $80k of new works
Largest: Fire panel replacement Part ground floor
20122 building permits and 1 certificate · about $200k of new works
Largest: Proposed tenancy fitout of Shop at Killiney Koptiam
2011Council census records it as residential apartment, 21 floors
Name recorded: Paramount Apartments
20111 building permit · about $40k of new works
Largest: Proposed tenancy fitout to Shop 11
20102 building permits · about $41k of new works
Largest: Shop 17 - Shop fiout
20093 building permits · about $568k of new works
Largest: Variation: Alterations to an existing bar, Basement Bar.
2008Council census records it as parking - commercial covered, 21 floors
Name recorded: Paramount Apartments
20081 certificate · about $20k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Apartment (Internal). Units 1BC & 18D
20071 building permit · about $171k of new works
Largest: Internal fit out to Credit Union Australia, Shop 12.
20061 building permit · about $75k of new works
Largest: Proposed public bar fitout; Basement fitout
20022 building permits and 1 certificate · about $497k of new works
Largest: Fitout to apartment 18D
2002First council census entry: parking - commercial covered, 21 floors
20012 building permits · about $160k of new works
Largest: unit 1803 - 181 Exhibition St: refurbishment of attached dwelling
20004 building permits · about $70k of new works
Largest: int alts food shop 5 Paramount Centre
19992 certificates
Largest: Alterations to shops 1 and 2 Paramount
19982 certificates · about $305k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to Shop 8 Mary Martin book shop
1997Paramount Apartments completed: 21 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Apr 1997First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
19977 building permits and 2 certificates · about $1.1m of new works
Largest: office fit out to lvls 14-19
19962 building permits · about $19.7m of new works
Largest: Construction of new building. Full architectural. Conditional Occupancy permit states ''Artificial light fittings are to be provided to the
19956 building permits · about $16.4m of new works
Largest: Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 4a part 1 (electrical, plumbing and transportation)
Aug 1994First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
19942 building permits · about $5.0m of new works
Largest: Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 3a part 2

Building permits and certificates (71)

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.

26 Mar 2025108 Bourke Street - Proposed shop fitout$140k
27 Aug 2024Tenancy 12 - Yamamoto Udon The Paramount Centre - Internal fitout to a restaurant$200k
22 Feb 2024Stage 1 - Removal of Stair 13 - Alterations to building including removal of stair 13 connecting lower ground and ground floor.$11k
01 Apr 2022Shop 4 & 5 - Alteration & change of use from class 5 to class 9b$20k
25 Nov 2021Suite 9-10 - Alterations to existing suite$13k
27 Aug 2021Suite 9-10 - Alterations to existing suite$397k
30 Sept 2020Shop 7 - Proposed Demolition Internal fit-out - retail tenancy$20k
09 Sept 2019Shop 12 - Tenancy fitout of take-away shop$500k
09 Aug 2019Construction of internal alterations to a milk tea bar$61k
05 June 2019Ground Floor - Construction of a new kiosk$30k
18 Oct 2018Unit 1802 - Additions and alterations to an existing apartment building$100k
09 July 2018Shop 9 & 10 - Change of use and construction of an internal fitout to an internet cafe$10k
06 July 2018Shop 6 - Proposed fitout to existing retail tenancy at the paramount Centre$50k
23 May 2018Shop 09 - Construction of internal fitout to a restaurant Wagyu$210k
18 Oct 2017Alteration Change of Use & Sprinkler Shops 1, l a , 2, 2b, 3a, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16a, 21, 19$8k
17 Oct 2017Alterations to Offices - fit out partitions$150k
22 Sept 2017Shop 7-7A Tenancy Fit-out of Chemist Warehouse$80k
07 Apr 2017Shop Kiosk B - Internal Fitout to all parts$10k
19 Dec 2016Level M - Office fit-out works only$181k
09 June 2016Tenancy 9-10 - Shop Fitout of 'Bibim Fresh'$250k
03 Mar 2016Alteration to a cocktail bar$50k
04 Nov 2015Unit 18D - Internal works to existing dwelling$14k
14 July 2015Level G - Construction of alteration to the existing sanitary facilities area$30k
28 May 2015Shop T7A - Alteration$20k
05 June 2014Shop 9 & 10 Construction of internal alteration (retail entertainment / amusement)$80k
06 Sept 2013New stair and platform lift to food court of shopping centre.$20k
23 Jan 2013Fire panel replacement Part ground floor$60k
13 Nov 2012Construction of internal shop fitout - Roll Roll California$40k
02 Nov 2012Building works to food court - Ground Floor, Paramount Retail Centre$20k
01 Sept 2012Proposed tenancy fitout of Shop at Killiney Koptiam$180k
18 Aug 2011Proposed tenancy fitout to Shop 11$40k
16 Mar 2010Shop 3 - The Paramount Building - Food Court$11k
24 Feb 2010Shop 17 - Shop fiout$30k
23 June 2009Tenancy fitout Upper Level 1 Suites 4 & 5 (Doctors Surgery)$168k
08 Apr 2009Variation: Alterations to an existing bar, Basement Bar.$200k
23 Mar 2009Alterations to an existing bar, shop Fitout Basement 1.$200k
17 Dec 2008Alteration to Apartment (Internal). Units 1BC & 18D$20k
20 Aug 2007Internal fit out to Credit Union Australia, Shop 12.$171k
28 Feb 2006Proposed public bar fitout; Basement fitout$75k
05 Dec 2002Alterations to Shop 11$36k
13 Nov 2002Fitout to apartment 18D$451k
23 Apr 2002Shop 17 - Fitout$10k
16 Aug 200118c - Refurbishment of attached dwelling of existing building$15k
23 Mar 2001unit 1803 - 181 Exhibition St: refurbishment of attached dwelling$145k
22 Sept 2000Alterations to buiulding.- Paramount Centre. Basement 1-7 (Carpark) & Levels 1,2,3 (Retail)$66k
29 June 2000Fitout shops 11 & 12 Stage 1 Internal demolition stage 2$5k
06 June 2000Fitout shops 11 & 12 Stage 1 Internal demolition$5k
22 Feb 2000int alts food shop 5 Paramount Centre$100k
30 Aug 1999Alterations to shops 1 and 2 Paramount$100k
30 Aug 1999Fitout Shop 8 Paramount$70k
18 Nov 1998Internal alterations to Shop 8 Mary Martin book shop$280k
09 Sept 1998Fitout Shop 11$25k
19 Nov 1997Alterations to shop 17$39k
28 July 1997Retail fitout for ''Jade''$100k
01 July 1997Fitout Shop 23$10k
03 June 1997Fitout to Shop 7$435k
27 May 1997Fitout shops 9 & 10$300k
17 Apr 1997office fit out to lvls 14-19$3.0m
14 Apr 1997Construction of signage$64k
07 Apr 1997Fitout Shop 6$60k
24 Mar 1997Shop 5 fitout$70k
10 Oct 1996Office fitout to Levels 1 & 2$350k
01 May 1996Construction of new building. Full architectural. Conditional Occupancy permit states ''Artificial light fittings are to be provided to the non-habitable areas of the sole occupancy units''$19.4m
16 May 1995Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 3a, part 6 (levels 9 to 19) floor slab$3.0m
19 Apr 1995Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 4a part 1 (electrical, plumbing and transportation)$16.4m
13 Apr 1995Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building.Stage 3a, part 5 (Exhibition Street building) Structural$3k
15 Mar 1995Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 3a, part 4 (level 4-8 inc) & variation to Stage 3a part 3 (level 3 structures)$200k
27 Feb 1995Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 3a, part 3 (level 3 structure)$200k
03 Jan 1995Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 3a, part 3 (level 2 structure)$10k
30 Sept 1994Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 3a part 2$5.0m
05 Aug 1994Construction of alterations and additions to an existing building. Stage 3a part 1$3.0m

Questions and answers

Is Paramount Apartments residential or commercial?
Paramount Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Paramount Apartments built?
Paramount Apartments was completed in 1996.

How many floors does Paramount Apartments have?
Paramount Apartments has 21 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Paramount Apartments?
Paramount Apartments has 152 homes. The national address file lists 69 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Paramount Apartments have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 215 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Paramount Apartments?
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.

What businesses are in Paramount Apartments?
The latest council census counted 49 businesses in Paramount Apartments, including Abaci Frameworks, AOI Institute and Asia Unique.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Paramount Apartments?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 100-116 Bourke Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Paramount Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Paramount Apartments?
Christopher Ng designed Paramount Apartments and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Paramount Apartments?
About 72 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 186 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Paramount Apartments?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Paramount Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does Paramount Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS328892 has 5 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Paramount Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 53 building permits for Paramount Apartments since 1994. The most recent was in March 2025.

Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0); CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0); CLUE business establishments (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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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