Elder House
158-164 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 67 m tall · #202 in Melbourne
- 15 floors
- 12 businesses
- 86 car spaces
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62 years standing
- 1964Completed
- 1998Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
73 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Elder House
Elder House is a 15-storey commercial building at 158-164 Queen Street, Melbourne. Designed by Bates Smart McCutcheon, it was completed in 1964 and has a roof height of 67 m.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1964
- Height
- 67 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#202 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 15
- Footprint
- 1,475 m²
- Architect
- Bates Smart McCutcheon
- Businesses
- 12
- Car spaces
- 86
- Strata plan
- TP246654 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 73
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 7 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
175 cafés, 7 grocers, 17 medical within 250 m
90 street trees within 150 m · park 330 m away
18,773 people pass daily nearby · 95 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 Elder House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 522 m
Train station7 min · 529 m
Tram stop1 min · 105 m
Tram stop2 min · 192 m
Tram stop3 min · 212 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 Elder House
12 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Aspect Studios Pty Ltd
Baker Jones Lawyers
Estaronline Australia Pty Ltd
Express Travel Group
Horner Recruitment
McGing Advisory & Actuarial Pty Ltd
North Projects Pty Ltd
NW Computing Pty Ltd
PERACON PTY LTD
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Elder House: 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 designHO1369Heritage 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
- TP246654
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 73
- Estimated cost of works
- About $23.9m
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 Elder House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elder House residential or commercial?
Elder House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was Elder House built?
Elder House was completed in 1964.
How many floors does Elder House have?
Elder House has 15 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Elder House?
The latest council census counted 12 businesses in Elder House, including Aspect Studios Pty Ltd, Baker Jones Lawyers and Estaronline Australia Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Elder House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Elder House?
Bates Smart & McCutcheon designed Elder House. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Elder House?
About 67 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 202 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Elder House?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen St/Bourke St #4, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Elder House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1369).
Does Elder House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP246654 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Elder House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 73 building permits for Elder House since 1994. The most recent was in November 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder House | Commercial | — | 15 | 1964 |
| 190 Queen Street | Commercial | 63 m | 19 | 1965 |
| 155-161 Queen Street | Commercial | 74 m | 12 | 1961 |
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.