140 William Street
130-148 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 153 m tall · #53 in Melbourne
- 41 floors
- 51 businesses
- 300 car spaces
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54 years standing
- 1972Completed
- 2004Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
207 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About 140 William Street
140 William Street is an office tower with 41 floors above ground and a roof height of 153 m. Developed by BHP (Broken Hill Proprietary Company) and designed by Yuncken Freeman, it was completed in 1972.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1972
- Construction started
- 1972 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 152 m
#53 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 41
- Footprint
- 1,469 m²
- Architect
- Yuncken Freeman
- Businesses
- 51
- Car spaces
- 300
- Strata plan
- TP802071 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 207
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 7 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
123 cafés, 5 grocers, 12 medical within 250 m
76 street trees within 150 m · park 196 m away
5,147 people pass daily nearby · 55 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 140 William Street.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 522 m
Train station7 min · 527 m
Tram stop1 min · 97 m
Tram stop1 min · 103 m
Tram stop1 min · 112 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Businesses in 140 William Street
51 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Aitken Partners
ALEXANDER FUNDS MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
Andersen
Antengene
Australian Securities Limited
BGIS
BMO Capital Markets Limited
Castlerock
CFC Underwriting Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at 140 William Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO767Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © 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
- TP802071
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 207
- Estimated cost of works
- About $204.2m
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
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about 140 William Street in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 140 William Street residential or commercial?
140 William Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was 140 William Street built?
140 William Street was completed in 1972.
How many floors does 140 William Street have?
140 William Street has 41 floors above ground.
What businesses are in 140 William Street?
The latest council census counted 51 businesses in 140 William Street, including Aitken Partners, ALEXANDER FUNDS MANAGEMENT PTY LTD and Andersen.
Is there office or retail space for lease in 140 William Street?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built 140 William Street?
BHP (Broken Hill Proprietary Company) developed 140 William Street and Yuncken Freeman designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is 140 William Street?
About 153 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 53 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near 140 William Street?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Bourke St #3, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for 140 William Street?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO767).
Does 140 William Street have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP802071 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on 140 William Street recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 207 building permits for 140 William Street since 1994. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 William Street | Commercial | — | 41 | 1972 |
| RACV Centre | Commercial | 58 m | 19 | 2005 |
| National Bank House | Commercial | 113 m | 41 | 1978 |
| Eagle House | Commercial | 97 m | 14 | 1972 |
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 © Google Maps.