What stood here in 1888
🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 2004

121 Exhibition Street

121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 168 m tall Β· #38 in Melbourne
  • 39 floors
  • 25 businesses

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22 years standing

  1. 2004Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

31 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About 121 Exhibition Street

121 Exhibition Street is a 39-storey office tower in Melbourne with a roof height of 168 metres. Developed by Multiplex and designed by Woods Bagot, construction started in 2003 and the building was completed in 2004.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
2004
Construction started
2003
Height
162 m to the top
168 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#38 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
39
Footprint
4,299 mΒ²
Architect
Woods Bagot
Builder
β€” Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
25
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS514734 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
31

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Parliament Railway Station 4 min walk Β· 8 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

142 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 20 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

90 street trees within 150 m Β· park 185 m away

✨ Activity10/10

2,859 people pass daily nearby Β· 104 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 121 Exhibition Street.

πŸ“ArchitectDaryl JacksonreportedCredited under Architecture for SX Stage 1 on StructuraeSource: Structurae β†—
πŸ“ArchitectGrimshawreportedCredited under Architecture for SX Stage 1 on StructuraeSource: Structurae β†—
πŸ—DeveloperMultiplex2003–2007verified2003-2007Source: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectWoods BagotverifiedSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderLeighton ContractorsreportedListed as contractor on Structurae, with the role marked as unknownSource: Structurae β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderMultiplex ConstructionsreportedBuilder listed on Pomeroy Pacific project pageSource: Pomeroy Pacific β†—
🏷Sales agentCushman & Wakefield2021–2022reportedCurrent Β· 2021-2022Source: Cushman & Wakefield β†—
🏷Sales agentCBRE2022reportedCurrent Β· 2022 Β· Negotiated the 2022 sale of a 50 per cent interest in the Southern Cross Towers precinctSource: Commercial Observer (commo.com.au) β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorBrookfieldverifiedCurrent Β· Co-owner and asset manager of the Southern Cross TowersSource: Cushman & Wakefield β†—
🏦OwnerCharter Hall Prime Office Fundsince 2022verifiedCurrent Β· since 2022 Β· Acquired a 50 per cent interest in both towers in July 2022 from Brookfield and BlackstoneSource: The Urban Developer β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 312 m
πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
4 min Β· 315 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Bourke St #7
Tram stop
1 min Β· 94 m
πŸš‹101 Collins St/Collins St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 166 m
πŸš‹Spring St/Bourke St #9
Tram stop
3 min Β· 242 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

142β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
20🩺 Medical
4πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
33🍷 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 121 Exhibition Street

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

Ahk Australien

Foreign Government Representation

Australia China Business Council

Foreign Government Representation

Australia - Indonesia Business Council Limited

Foreign Government Representation

Australian Arab Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Inc

Foreign Government Representation

Axil Coffee Roasters

Cafes and Restaurants

Charter Hall

Real Estate Services

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia

Banking

Department of Jobs Precincts And Regions

State Government Administration

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Justice

Looking for space in 121 Exhibition Street?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 121 Exhibition Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $65k of new works
Largest: Alterations on level 29
2025πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $938k of new works
Largest: Level 32 - Tenancy alterations
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 4 - Level 18 - alterations to existing tenancy
21 Jul 2022πŸ“°
News
Charter Hall Prime Office Fund buys a 50 per cent stake in Southern Cross Towers
Charter Hall Prime Office Fund bought a 50 per cent interest in the Southern Cross Towers precinct at 111-121 Exhibition Street from Brookfield and Blackstone, reported at about $2 billion. The East Tower is leased to the Victorian Government.
Covered by 3 outlets
28 Apr 2022πŸ“°
News
Blackstone and Brookfield offer Southern Cross Towers for sale
Blackstone and Brookfield were reported to be selling the Southern Cross towers at 121 Exhibition Street, with Charter Hall and GIC speculated to be paying about $2.1 billion.
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: ASE replacement
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Replacement of Combustible Cladding Soffit Linings - ACP Rectification Works
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 4 certificates Β· about $5.0m of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Stage 2 – Office fitout on levels 12 & 14
2016πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $4.1m of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Level 9 & 10 - Internal office alterations
2015πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $158k of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Level 6 Office Fitout
2014πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $108k of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street, MELBOURNE - Level 27 office alteration
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $115k of new works
Largest: 121 Exhibition Street - Alterations to Level 13 & 14
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 39 floors
Name recorded: 121 Exhibition Street
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $160k of new works
Largest: Install tactiles & safety screen to stairs
2010πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $345k of new works
Largest: Proposed retail shop fitout to existing tenancy - W06
2009πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $791k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Fire services
2008πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $666k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing bank - CBA 121 Exhibition Street, MELBOURNE 3000
2008πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 39 floors
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $400k of new works
Largest: Internal Alterations Ground Level (Landlord works only)
2004πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
121 Exhibition Street completed: 39 floors
Derived from Skyscraper Center (CTBUH)
1888πŸ—Ί
History
The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A7Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
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
PS514734
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
31
Estimated cost of works
About $16.0m
2006New works by year (estimated)2026

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

What stood here in 1888. Mahlstedt & Gee's fire insurance plans, sheet "Bourke Exhibition Collins Russell". City of Melbourne (CC BY); originals at the State Library Victoria.

How it's been recorded over time

2008Office Β· 39 floors Β· "SOUTHERN CROSS 1"
2011Office Β· 39 floors Β· "121 Exhibition Street"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is 121 Exhibition Street residential or commercial?

121 Exhibition Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was 121 Exhibition Street built?

121 Exhibition Street was completed in 2004.

How many floors does 121 Exhibition Street have?

121 Exhibition Street has 39 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 121 Exhibition Street?

The latest council census counted 25 businesses in 121 Exhibition Street, including Ahk Australien, Australia China Business Council and Australia - Indonesia Business Council Limited.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 121 Exhibition Street?

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

Who designed and built 121 Exhibition Street?

Babcock & Brown developed 121 Exhibition Street, Woods Bagot designed it and Multiplex Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is 121 Exhibition Street?

About 168 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 38 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 121 Exhibition Street?

Parliament Railway 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 121 Exhibition Street?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does 121 Exhibition Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS514734 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on 121 Exhibition Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 31 building permits for 121 Exhibition Street since 2006. The most recent was in January 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
121 Exhibition StreetCommercialβ€”392004
111 Bourke StreetCommercial0 m222009
Citadines Melbourne On BourkeHotel61 m252010
Stamford Plaza MelbourneHotel82 m181990
Uniting Church CentreCommercial84 m81967
The CoromandelMixed use79 m162011
Stamford Plaza HotelHotel102 m171990

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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