The Greek Centre
166-170 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 50 m tall · #294 in Melbourne
- 15 floors
- 9 businesses
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12 years standing
Built in 6 mths
- Jul 2013Construction started
- 2014Completed
- TodayStill standing
12 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About The Greek Centre
The Greek Centre is a 15-storey building on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, with its main use listed as educational and research. The Greek Community of Melbourne developed it, and it was completed in 2014. Its roof is 50 metres high.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2014
- Height
- 50 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#294 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 15
- Footprint
- 272 m²
- Businesses
- 9
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP412550 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
State Library Railway Station 5 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
212 cafés, 12 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
77 street trees within 150 m · park 171 m away
10,771 people pass daily nearby · 114 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 The Greek Centre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 382 m
Train station5 min · 425 m
Tram stop3 min · 215 m
Tram stop3 min · 217 m
Tram stop3 min · 257 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).
Being built nearby
48-50 A'Beckett Street43 floors · 551 m awayapprovedBusinesses in The Greek Centre
9 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Charles Elena Design
Fable Melbourne
Institute Of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia
Meticus Lawyers
National Bank Of Greece S A
Sulbing Dessert Bar
The Greek Community of Melbourne
Themida Legal
U3A Melbourne City Inc
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Greek Centre: 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 designPO1Parking 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
- TP412550
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $15.7m
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 The Greek Centre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Greek Centre residential or commercial?
The Greek Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was The Greek Centre built?
The Greek Centre was completed in 2014.
How many floors does The Greek Centre have?
The Greek Centre has 15 floors above ground.
What businesses are in The Greek Centre?
The latest council census counted 9 businesses in The Greek Centre, including Charles Elena Design, Fable Melbourne and Institute Of Tertiary & Higher Education Australia.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Greek Centre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Greek Centre?
Greek Community of Melbourne developed The Greek Centre. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The Greek Centre?
About 50 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 294 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Greek Centre?
State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/La Trobe St #7, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Greek Centre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The Greek Centre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP412550 has 1 lot.
Was there a plan to redevelop the corner site at 168 Lonsdale Street?
As of 15 December 2012, the Greek Orthodox community planned to redevelop the corner site at 168 Lonsdale Street.
Has any work been done on The Greek Centre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for The Greek Centre since 2012. The most recent was in October 2022.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greek Centre | Commercial | — | 15 | 2014 |
| 150 Lonsdale | Commercial | 52 m | 29 | 1971 |
| Rido House | Student accommodation | 74 m | 28 | 1967 |
| Mayflower on Lonsdale | Mixed use | 82 m | 16 | 2005 |
| Mantra On Russell | Hotel | 101 m | 21 | 2000 |
| 130 Lonsdale Street | Commercial | 99 m | 37 | 2019 |
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), 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.