The William
189-203 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 88 m tall · #146 in Melbourne
- 24 floors
- 443 homes
- 87 serviced apartments
- 11 businesses
- 80 car spaces
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| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
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12 years standing
Built in 1 yr 7 mths
- Mar 2013Construction started
- 2014Refurbished
- By Oct 2014Completed
- TodayStill standing
17 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About The William
The William is a mixed-use building on William Street in Melbourne, with 24 floors above ground and around 443 homes. Developed by Hengyi Australia and designed by Bruce Henderson Architects, it was completed in 2014, with Built as the builder.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 2014
- Height
- 86 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#146 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 24
- Footprint
- 2,744 m²
- Homes
- 443 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Architect
- Bruce Henderson Architects
- Builder
- Built
- Serviced apartments
- 87
- Businesses
- 11
- Car spaces
- 80
- Strata plan
- PS648185 · 636 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 17
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 4 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
118 cafés, 2 grocers, 9 medical within 250 m
80 street trees within 150 m · park 121 m away
10,606 people pass daily nearby · 46 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for The William.
🚗 80 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.2 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of The William.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 313 m
Train station4 min · 319 m
Tram stop1 min · 96 m
Tram stop2 min · 141 m
Tram stop3 min · 244 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).
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $560/wk | +1.8% | 6,274 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $735/wk | +2.1% | 6,605 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1050/wk | -4.5% | 737 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Businesses in The William
11 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Architecture HQ Pty Limted
Dackie Maolatang Melbourne Pty Ltd
Kodai Sushi And Chicken
Master Alterations & Dry Cleaning
Melbourne Express Laundromat
Number 12
Oh Dumplings
Pinot & Picasso
Schmucks Bagels
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The William: 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
- PS648185
- Lots on the plan
- 636
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 17
- Estimated cost of works
- About $126.7m
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 William in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is The William residential or commercial?
The William mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was The William built?
The William was completed in 2014.
How many floors does The William have?
The William has 24 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in The William?
The William has 443 homes. The national address file lists 616 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does The William have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 80 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
Does The William have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 87 serviced apartments at The William.
What do apartments cost near The William?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in The William?
The latest council census counted 11 businesses in The William, including Architecture HQ Pty Limted, Dackie Maolatang Melbourne Pty Ltd and Kodai Sushi And Chicken.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in The William?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 189-203 William Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The William?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The William?
Hengyi Australia developed The William, Bruce Henderson Architects designed it and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is The William?
About 88 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 146 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The William?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke St/William St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The William?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The William have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS648185 has 636 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The William recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 17 building permits for The William since 1996. The most recent was in January 2020.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William | Mixed use | — | 24 | 2014 |
| Owen Dixon Chambers East | Commercial | 41 m | 14 | 1961 |
| Owen Dixon Chambers West | Commercial | 53 m | 27 | 1987 |
| 550 Bourke Street | Commercial | 82 m | 21 | 2009 |
| CGU Tower | Commercial | 82 m | 28 | 2008 |
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), CLUE residential dwellings (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.