🏒 CommercialUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 1936πŸ› Heritage overlay

ACA Building

118-126 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 58 m tall Β· #248 in Melbourne
  • 13 floors
  • 22 businesses

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90 years standing

  1. 1936Completed
  2. 1997Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

5 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About ACA Building

ACA Building is a 13-storey building on Queen Street, Melbourne, used for commercial purposes, with a roof 58 m high. Developed by Australian Catholic Assurance, it was designed by Hennessy & Hennessy and completed in 1936. The building has a heritage overlay.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1936
Height
49 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
58 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#248 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
13 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
610 mΒ²
Architect
Hennessy & Hennessy
Businesses
22
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP601472 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
5

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Town Hall Station 6 min walk Β· 11 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

166 cafΓ©s, 6 grocers, 20 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

80 street trees within 150 m Β· park 219 m away

✨ Activity10/10

5,147 people pass daily nearby Β· 73 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 ACA Building.

πŸ—DeveloperAustralian Catholic Assurance1935–1936reported1935-1936 Β· Original commissioning clientSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectHennessy & Hennessy1935–1936verified1935-1936 Β· Designed the buildingSource: Wikipedia β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
6 min Β· 481 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
6 min Β· 514 m
πŸš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
2 min Β· 125 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Collins St #5
Tram stop
3 min Β· 208 m
πŸš‹Collins St/Elizabeth St #2
Tram stop
3 min Β· 212 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

166β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
6πŸ›’ Grocers
10πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
20🩺 Medical
5πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
17🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

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

Businesses in ACA Building

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

Aspect Monitoring Services Pty Ltd

Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services

Ben Goodfellow

Other Allied Health Services

CBD Pies

Takeaway Food Services

Dean Cole & Associates

Legal Services

Discover Matrix Pty Ltd

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Jacinta Bleeser

Other Allied Health Services

Just Australia Pty Ltd

Other Personal Services n.e.c.

KPSG

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

LANEWAY EDUCATION PTY LTD

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at ACA Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 13 floors
Name recorded: ACA Building
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: Change of use of level 1 from 5 to 9b
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Ground -Installation of new exit signage, emergency lights and conversion of office tenancies to classrooms
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates
Largest: Change of building classification (part levels office to education) levels 3, 6, 7 & 8
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $78k of new works
Largest: Construction of internal shop fitout - "little Cupcakes'
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 13 floors
Name recorded: ACA Building
2008πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $49k of new works
Largest: Internal demolition works Levels 3, 8, 9, 10
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 13 floors
1936πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
ACA Building completed: 13 floors
Derived from Storey of Melbourne

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
HO1069Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

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
TP601472
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
5
Estimated cost of works
About $152k
2008New works by year (estimated)2022

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

2002Office Β· 13 floors Β· "A C A BUILDING"
2009Office Β· 13 floors Β· "ACA Building"
2022Unoccupied - Unused Β· 13 floors Β· "ACA Building"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is ACA Building residential or commercial?

ACA Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was ACA Building built?

ACA Building was completed in 1936.

How many floors does ACA Building have?

ACA Building has 13 floors above ground.

What businesses are in ACA Building?

The latest council census counted 22 businesses in ACA Building, including Aspect Monitoring Services Pty Ltd, Ben Goodfellow and CBD Pies.

Is there office or retail space for lease in ACA Building?

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

Who designed and built ACA Building?

Australian Catholic Assurance developed ACA Building and Hennessy & Hennessy designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is ACA Building?

About 58 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 248 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near ACA Building?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen St/Bourke St #4, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for ACA Building?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1069).

Does ACA Building have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP601472 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on ACA Building recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 5 building permits for ACA Building since 2008. The most recent was in October 2022.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
ACA BuildingCommercialβ€”131936
99 Queen StreetCommercial74 m131967
Queen & CollinsCommercial80 m361993

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), 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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