State Trustees
166-172 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 41 m tall · #403 in Melbourne
- 10 floors
- 9 businesses
- 4 car spaces
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54 years standing
- 1972Completed
- 1993Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
18 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About State Trustees
State Trustees is a 10-storey building on Exhibition Street in Melbourne. It is also known as the State Trustees headquarters. It was completed in 1972 and has a roof height of 41 metres. In 2013 the building was sold for about $17 million.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1972 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 41 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#403 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 10
- Footprint
- 731 m²
- Businesses
- 9
- Car spaces
- 4
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 18
Score cards
Parliament Station 2 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
161 cafés, 5 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
95 street trees within 150 m · park 117 m away
597 people pass daily nearby · 121 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 State Trustees.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 196 m
Train station3 min · 211 m
Tram stop2 min · 140 m
Tram stop2 min · 173 m
Tram stop3 min · 211 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
City Square585 m awayunder constructionBusinesses in State Trustees
9 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Acknowledge Education
Arlechin
CBIT Digital Forensics Services (CDFS)
DURBAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PTY. LTD.
Elegant Thai Massage
FOCUS GROUP INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
Marriott Academy
RICHMOND SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Starbucks
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at State Trustees: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO62Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO62-B5Design 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
- Building permits on record
- 18
- Estimated cost of works
- About $11.4m
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 State Trustees in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is State Trustees residential or commercial?
State Trustees is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was State Trustees built?
State Trustees was completed in 1972.
How many floors does State Trustees have?
State Trustees has 10 floors above ground.
What businesses are in State Trustees?
The latest council census counted 9 businesses in State Trustees, including Acknowledge Education, Arlechin and CBIT Digital Forensics Services (CDFS).
Is there office or retail space for lease in State Trustees?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built State Trustees?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is State Trustees?
About 41 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 403 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near State Trustees?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Bourke St #9, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for State Trustees?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on State Trustees recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for State Trustees since 1994. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Trustees | Commercial | — | 10 | 1972 |
| Rydges Melbourne Hotel | Hotel | 34 m | 24 | 1972 |
| 16 Liverpool Street | Mixed use | 88 m | 12 | 2005 |
| Paramount Apartments | Mixed use | 87 m | 21 | 1996 |
| 222 Exhibition Street | Commercial | 108 m | 30 | 1988 |
| 128 Exhibition | Commercial | 124 m | 11 | 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.