Narrm Ngarrgu
131-151 Therry Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 43 m tall · #393 in Melbourne
- 10 floors
- 8 businesses
- 507 car spaces
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5 years standing
Built in 7 mths
- 2018Planning application
- Jun 2020Construction started
- 2021Completed
- TodayStill standing
10 building permits · 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Narrm Ngarrgu
Narrm Ngarrgu is a 10-storey commercial building in Melbourne's Munro development, and the council census lists its main use as covered commercial parking. Construction of the $450 million Munro development began in January 2019, and the building was completed in 2021. PDG Corporation developed it, Six Degrees Architects designed it and Hamilton Marino built it. The narrm ngarrgu library opened in the development in November 2023.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2021 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 42 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#393 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 10
- Footprint
- 2,203 m²
- Architect
- Six Degrees Architects
- Builder
- Hamilton Marino
- Businesses
- 8
- Car spaces
- 507
- Strata plan
- PS815486 · 2 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 10
Score cards
State Library Station 5 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
85 cafés, 40 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
87 street trees within 150 m · park 67 m away
2,648 people pass daily nearby · 27 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Narrm Ngarrgu.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 412 m
Train station5 min · 418 m
Tram stop2 min · 168 m
Tram stop3 min · 206 m
Tram stop3 min · 245 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 Narrm Ngarrgu
8 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Bitterjoy
Care Park
Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund
Market Lane Coffee
Narrm Ngarrgu Library And Family Services Centre
Rewine
St Ali & The Queen
The Brick Lane Market
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Narrm Ngarrgu: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDPO11Planning controlHO7Heritage 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
- PS815486
- Lots on the plan
- 2
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 10
- Estimated cost of works
- About $408.5m
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 Narrm Ngarrgu in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Narrm Ngarrgu residential or commercial?
Narrm Ngarrgu is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - commercial covered.
When was Narrm Ngarrgu built?
Narrm Ngarrgu was completed in 2021.
How many floors does Narrm Ngarrgu have?
Narrm Ngarrgu has 10 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in Narrm Ngarrgu?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 46 1 bed and 2 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What businesses are in Narrm Ngarrgu?
The latest council census counted 8 businesses in Narrm Ngarrgu, including Bitterjoy, Care Park and Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Narrm Ngarrgu?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Narrm Ngarrgu?
PDG Corporation developed Narrm Ngarrgu, Bates Smart designed it and Hamilton Marino built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Narrm Ngarrgu?
About 42 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 393 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Narrm Ngarrgu?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Narrm Ngarrgu?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO7).
Does Narrm Ngarrgu have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS815486 has 2 lots.
Has the narrm ngarrgu library won an award?
In 2024, Buildcorp won a fit-out award for the narrm ngarrgu library.
What else opened on the Munro site?
A 48-apartment social housing complex opened on the Munro site in December 2021.
Has any work been done on Narrm Ngarrgu recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Narrm Ngarrgu since 2010. The most recent was in November 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrm Ngarrgu | Commercial | — | 10 | 2021 |
| Stargate Apartment Complex | Mixed use | 54 m | 11 | 2001 |
| QVM - Residence and Hotel | Mixed use | 60 m | 41 | — |
| Gurrowa Place | Mixed use | 93 m | 49 | — |
| Market Way | Student accommodation | 89 m | 39 | — |
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), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Development Activity Monitor (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.