🏒 CommercialUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 1961πŸ› Heritage overlay

155-161 Queen Street

155-161 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 12 floors
  • 9 businesses
  • 9 car spaces

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65 years standing

  1. 1961Completed
  2. 1988Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

18 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About 155-161 Queen Street

155-161 Queen Street, Melbourne, is a commercial building with 12 floors above ground and a heritage overlay. It was designed by Bates Smart & McCutcheon and completed in 1961.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1961 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
12 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
441 mΒ²
Architect
Bates Smart and McCutcheon Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
9
Car spaces
9
Strata plan
PS634137 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
18

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Flagstaff Station 6 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

153 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 16 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

88 street trees within 150 m Β· park 287 m away

✨ Activity10/10

5,147 people pass daily nearby Β· 80 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 155-161 Queen Street.

πŸ“ArchitectBates Smart & McCutcheon1959–1962reported1959-1962Source: University of Melbourne Archives β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
6 min Β· 515 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Railway Station
Train station
6 min Β· 518 m
πŸš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
1 min Β· 33 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/William St #5
Tram stop
3 min Β· 201 m
πŸš‹William St/Bourke St #3
Tram stop
3 min Β· 233 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

153β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
10πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
16🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
21🍷 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 155-161 Queen Street

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

CT Mart

Convenience Store

Interise Legal

Legal Services

JHL Partners

Legal Services

Ligeti Partners

Legal Services

Pace Insurance Pty Ltd

Auxiliary Insurance Services

Police Registration and Services Board

Police Services

Popin Hair And Beauty

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

THE PEN PLACE

Stationery Goods Retailing

Truepillars Pty Ltd

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 155-161 Queen Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 12 floors
Name recorded: 155-161 Queen Street
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $91k of new works
Largest: Level 8 - Remedial works
2017πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 12 floors
Name recorded: 155-161 Queen Street
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $24k of new works
Largest: Level 10 - Office fitout
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Level 2, Office Fitout
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $578k of new works
Largest: Upgrade works office - existing toilet upgrade
2014πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $281k of new works
Largest: Internal Fit Out of Existing Office - Level 6
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 12 floors
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $90k of new works
Largest: Internal Alterations to an Exisitng Office Building Level 1
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $75k of new works
Largest: Internal partitions to an office Level 4
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $37k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout - The candy room
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $610k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment of Office-Canopy Signage Internal Upgrade
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $18k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Existing Office- Internal (Minor) Level 5
2007πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $101k of new works
Largest: Office alterations Level 10
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $21k of new works
Largest: High Rise Commercial Building. Office alteration on Level 10.
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $55k of new works
Largest: Alterations Level 7
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $140k of new works
Largest: Alterations Level 6
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 12 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $206k of new works
Largest: Retail fitout on the ground floor
1999πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $42k of new works
Largest: Office partition alterations on level 11
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $500 of new works
Largest: Removal of fire hydrant lay flat fire hoses, 155 Queen Street, Melbourne
1996πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $48k of new works
Largest: Office alterations to Levels 5 & 11
1961πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
155-161 Queen Street completed: 12 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

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
HO1368Heritage 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
PS634137
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
18
Estimated cost of works
About $2.5m
1996New works by year (estimated)2018

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· 12 floors Β· "155 QUEEN STREET"
2013Office Β· 12 floors
2017Office Β· 12 floors Β· "155-161 Queen Street"
2022Unoccupied - Unused Β· 12 floors Β· "155-161 Queen Street"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is 155-161 Queen Street residential or commercial?

155-161 Queen Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was 155-161 Queen Street built?

155-161 Queen Street was completed in 1961.

How many floors does 155-161 Queen Street have?

155-161 Queen Street has 12 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 155-161 Queen Street?

The latest council census counted 9 businesses in 155-161 Queen Street, including CT Mart, Interise Legal and JHL Partners.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 155-161 Queen Street?

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

Who designed and built 155-161 Queen Street?

Bates Smart & McCutcheon designed 155-161 Queen Street. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near 155-161 Queen Street?

Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen St/Bourke St #4, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 155-161 Queen Street?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1368).

Does 155-161 Queen Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS634137 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on 155-161 Queen Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for 155-161 Queen Street since 1996. The most recent was in February 2018.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
155-161 Queen StreetCommercialβ€”121961
460 Bourke StreetCommercial29 m141965

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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