🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1927πŸ› Heritage overlay

Kurrajong House

175-177 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 45 m tall Β· #364 in Melbourne
  • 10 floors
  • 17 businesses

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99 years standing

  1. 1927Completed
  2. 1987Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

17 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Kurrajong House

Kurrajong House is a 10-storey office building at 175-177 Collins Street, Melbourne, with a roof height of 44 m and a heritage overlay. Developed by J & N Tait and designed by R M & M H King, construction started in 1926 and the building was completed in 1927.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1927
Construction started
1926 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
44 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#364 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
10 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
409 mΒ²
Architect
R M & M H King Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
17
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP670946 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
17

Score cards

πŸš† Transport10/10

Town Hall Station 2 min walk Β· 12 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

84 cafΓ©s, 6 grocers, 22 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

85 street trees within 150 m Β· park 82 m away

✨ Activity10/10

37,426 people pass daily nearby Β· 59 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 Kurrajong House.

πŸ“ArchitectR M & M H King1926–1927reported1926-1927 Β· Designed the buildingSource: 175 Collins Street building history page β†—
πŸ—DeveloperJ & N Tait1926–1927reported1926-1927 Β· ClientSource: 175 Collins Street building history page β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
2 min Β· 127 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 201 m
πŸš‹Collins St/Swanston St #11
Tram stop
2 min Β· 132 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6
Tram stop
2 min Β· 155 m
πŸš‹101 Collins St/Collins St #7
Tram stop
3 min Β· 242 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

84β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
6πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
22🩺 Medical
4πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
23🍷 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 Kurrajong House

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

ADVISE TRANSACT PTY LTD

Computer System Design and Related Services

Agonis Group

Road and Bridge Construction

BENDELTA PTY LTD

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Berluti

Clothing Retailing

B. Smart

Adult, Community and Other Education n.e.c.

Dental Health Care Associates

Dental Services

Fairview Equity Partners

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Fifteenth Landing Pty Ltd

Furniture and Floor Covering Wholesaling

Guildfords

Real Estate Services

Looking for space in Kurrajong House?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Kurrajong House: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $622k of new works
Largest: Level 3 - Internal Fitout to an Office
2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 3 certificates Β· about $3.7m of new works
Largest: Paspaley Fitout
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $790k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Shopfront works and BOH door leading to FOH
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $1.4m of new works
Largest: Montblanc Fitout
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $68k of new works
Largest: Suite 7.02 - Internal Office Fitout for Fairview
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $275k of new works
Largest: Level 9 - Internal Office Fitout for Loop Secure
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $6.8m of new works
Largest: FIP Relocation and EWIS Upgrade
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $165k of new works
Largest: Level 7 - Internal Non Stuctural alterations to existing office - Office Fitout
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $511k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Final
2016πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 10 floors
Name recorded: Kurrajong House
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $115k of new works
Largest: Level 6 - Office Fit-out (Part Floor)
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $300k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Tenancy Fit-Out - Mont Blanc
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $90k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Entry Foyer - 175 Collins Street
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $355k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment Alterations Ground Floor Part (Stuart Weitzman)
2007πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 10 floors
Name recorded: KURRAJONG HOUSE
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Alterations and fitout to retail shop ground floor.
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Removal of ''lay flat hoses'' from fire hydrants. 175 Collins Street, Melbourne
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 10 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $80k of new works
Largest: lvl 7 office alts for Vos Group fit out
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $217k of new works
Largest: alteration to offices L4
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $13k of new works
Largest: construction of alterations of an existing bldg
1927πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Kurrajong House completed: 10 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Mar 1926πŸ“°
News
Tait plans Kurrajong House on Collins Street
The Argus reported in March 1926 that J & N Tait intended to build Kurrajong House, planned with an arcade of shops on the ground floor and showrooms and offices above.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A5Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO504Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
HO584Heritage 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
TP670946
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
17
Estimated cost of works
About $15.6m
1998New works by year (estimated)2026

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· 10 floors Β· "KURRAWONG HOUSE"
2007Office Β· 10 floors Β· "KURRAJONG HOUSE"
2016Office Β· 10 floors Β· "Kurrajong House"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kurrajong House residential or commercial?

Kurrajong House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Kurrajong House built?

Kurrajong House was completed in 1927.

How many floors does Kurrajong House have?

Kurrajong House has 10 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Kurrajong House?

The latest council census counted 17 businesses in Kurrajong House, including ADVISE TRANSACT PTY LTD, Agonis Group and BENDELTA PTY LTD.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Kurrajong House?

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

Who designed and built Kurrajong House?

J & N Tait developed Kurrajong House and R M & M H King designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Kurrajong House?

About 44 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 364 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Kurrajong House?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Swanston St #11, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Kurrajong House?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO504).

Does Kurrajong House have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP670946 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Kurrajong House recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 17 building permits for Kurrajong House since 1998. The most recent was in May 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Kurrajong HouseCommercialβ€”101927
171 Collins StreetCommercial40 m212014
Collins Street Baptist ChurchCommercial72 m101859
The Westin MelbourneHotel77 m162000

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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