Casselden
2-30 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 165 m tall · #41 in Melbourne
- 43 floors
- 9 businesses
- 185 car spaces
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34 years standing
- 1992Completed
- TodayStill standing
183 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Casselden
Casselden is an office tower with 43 floors above ground, standing 166 m to the top. Designed by architect Hassell, it was completed in 1992. Its ground-floor lobby transformation was completed in February 2024.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1992
- Height
- 166 m
#41 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 43
- Footprint
- 3,986 m²
- Architect
- HASSELL
- Businesses
- 9
- Car spaces
- 185
- Strata plan
- PS446765 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 183
Score cards
Parliament Station 3 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
61 cafés, 3 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
122 street trees within 150 m · park 79 m away
5,835 people pass daily nearby · 18 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 Casselden.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 240 m
Train station4 min · 287 m
Tram stop2 min · 132 m
Tram stop2 min · 170 m
Tram stop2 min · 173 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
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Businesses in Casselden
9 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
Commissioner For Better Regulation
Department of Environment Land Water & Planning
Department of Health & Human Services
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Flex By ISPT
HESTA Superfund
Land Use Victoria
Sargon
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Casselden: 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
- PS446765
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 183
- Estimated cost of works
- About $228.9m
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 Casselden in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Casselden residential or commercial?
Casselden is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Casselden built?
Casselden was completed in 1992.
How many floors does Casselden have?
Casselden has 43 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Casselden?
The latest council census counted 9 businesses in Casselden, including Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, Commissioner For Better Regulation and Department of Environment Land Water & Planning.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Casselden?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Casselden?
Hassell designed Casselden and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Casselden?
About 165 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 41 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Casselden?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Albert St/Nicholson St #10, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Casselden?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Casselden have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS446765 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Casselden recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 183 building permits for Casselden since 1995. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casselden | Commercial | — | 43 | 1992 |
| Mission Building | Commercial | 46 m | 18 | 2019 |
| The Urban Workshop | Commercial | 63 m | 34 | 2006 |
| Oaks on Lonsdale | Hotel | 85 m | 30 | 2006 |
| Unilodge on Lonsdale | Mixed use | 97 m | 22 | 2003 |
| Spring Street Towers | Residential | 115 m | 21 | 1997 |
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.