🏒 CommercialPerformances, Conferences, CeremoniesCompleted 1866πŸ› Heritage overlay

St Michaels Uniting Church

122-136 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 1 floors
  • 1 businesses
  • 12 car spaces

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160 years standing

  1. 1866Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

2 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About St Michaels Uniting Church

St Michaels Uniting Church on Collins Street is a single-storey building used for performances, conferences and ceremonies. Designed by Joseph Reed and built by John Young, it was started and completed in 1866. Trethowan Architects was the architect for a later refurbishment.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1866
Construction started
1866
Height
β€”
Floors
1 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
936 mΒ²
Architect
Joseph Reed
Builder
John Young Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
1
Car spaces
12
Strata plan
LP113272 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
2

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Town Hall Station 3 min walk Β· 8 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

87 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 12 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

72 street trees within 150 m Β· park 225 m away

✨ Activity10/10

2,859 people pass daily nearby Β· 83 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 St Michaels Uniting Church.

πŸ‘·BuilderJohn Young1866–1867reported1866-1867 Β· Original builderSource: University of Western Australia, Campanile Tower image record β†—
πŸ“ArchitectJoseph Reed1866–1867verified1866-1867 Β· Original architect of the churchSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectReed & Barnes1866–1867reported1866-1867 Β· Architectural firm credited with the designSource: University of Western Australia, Campanile Tower image record β†—
πŸ“ArchitectTrethowan ArchitectsreportedRefurbishment Β· Revitalisation with Purpose renovation projectSource: Open House Melbourne β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
3 min Β· 279 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 348 m
πŸš‹101 Collins St/Collins St #7
Tram stop
1 min Β· 109 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Bourke St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 195 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Flinders St #6
Tram stop
3 min Β· 268 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

87β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
12🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
30🍷 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 St Michaels Uniting Church

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

St Michael's Uniting Church

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at St Michaels Uniting Church: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $3.1m of new works
Largest: Alterations to the Existing St Michaels Uniting Church
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $8k of new works
Largest: Emergency Lighting
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 1 floors
Name recorded: St Michaels Uniting Church
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 1 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of alarm signalling equipment
1866πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
St Michaels Uniting Church completed: 1 floors
Derived from Wikipedia

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
HO504Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
HO576Heritage 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
LP113272
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
2
Estimated cost of works
About $3.1m
2000New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2002Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 1 floors Β· "UNITING CHURCH"
2011Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 1 floors Β· "St Michaels Uniting Church"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Michaels Uniting Church residential or commercial?

St Michaels Uniting Church is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.

When was St Michaels Uniting Church built?

St Michaels Uniting Church was completed in 1866.

How many floors does St Michaels Uniting Church have?

St Michaels Uniting Church has 1 floors above ground.

What businesses are in St Michaels Uniting Church?

The latest council census counted 1 business in St Michaels Uniting Church, including St Michael's Uniting Church.

Is there office or retail space for lease in St Michaels Uniting Church?

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

Who designed and built St Michaels Uniting Church?

Reed & Barnes designed St Michaels Uniting Church and John Young built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near St Michaels Uniting Church?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is 101 Collins St/Collins St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for St Michaels Uniting Church?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO504).

Does St Michaels Uniting Church have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision LP113272 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on St Michaels Uniting Church recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for St Michaels Uniting Church since 2000. The most recent was in August 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
St Michaels Uniting ChurchCommercialβ€”11866
120 Collins StreetCommercial43 m511991
Stamford Plaza HotelHotel88 m171990
Grand Hyatt MelbourneHotel105 m291986
Uniting Church CentreCommercial118 m81967

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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