Melbourne Central
183-265 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 6 floors
- 245 businesses
- 882 car spaces
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35 years standing
- 1991Completed
- 2012Refurbished
- 2014Planning application
- TodayStill standing
781 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central is a shopping centre in Melbourne, with a tower 210 m to the top. Developed by Essington Limited and Kumagai Gumi and designed by Kisho Kurokawa and Hassell, construction began in 1987 and it was completed in 1991. GPT Group began construction on a $170m expansion in July 2026.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1991
- Construction started
- 1991 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 246 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Floors
- 6
- Footprint
- 13,231 m²
- Architect
- — Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 245
- Car spaces
- 882
- Strata plan
- PS509875 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 781
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 1 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
249 cafés, 24 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
71 street trees within 150 m · park 417 m away
6,903 people pass daily nearby · 51 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 Melbourne Central.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 94 m
Train station1 min · 95 m
Tram stop1 min · 114 m
Tram stop1 min · 117 m
Tram stop2 min · 164 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 · 269 m awayapprovedBusinesses in Melbourne Central
245 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
7-Eleven
Adairs
Adidas
Ajisen Ramen
All At Candy
Allkinds
Alter It
Aojo
Asian Beer Cafe
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Melbourne Central: 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 designPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO3Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap 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
- PS509875
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 781
- Estimated cost of works
- About $406.0m
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 Melbourne Central in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melbourne Central residential or commercial?
Melbourne Central is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as retail - shop.
When was Melbourne Central built?
Melbourne Central was completed in 1991.
How many floors does Melbourne Central have?
Melbourne Central has 6 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Melbourne Central?
The latest council census counted 245 businesses in Melbourne Central, including 7-Eleven, Adairs and Adidas.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Melbourne Central?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Melbourne Central?
Kumagai Gumi developed Melbourne Central, Kisho Kurokawa designed it and Maben built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Melbourne Central?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Melbourne Central?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does Melbourne Central have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS509875 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Melbourne Central recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 781 building permits for Melbourne Central since 1994. The most recent was in June 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Central | Commercial | — | 6 | 1991 |
| 335-347 Swanston Street | Student accommodation | 76 m | 15 | 1941 |
| Dovers Building | Residential | 80 m | 8 | 1910 |
| Melbourne Central Tower | Commercial | 85 m | 52 | 1991 |
| Aurora Melbourne Central | Mixed use | 134 m | 86 | 2016 |
| Scape Swanston | Student accommodation | 162 m | 43 | 2016 |
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.