What stood here in 1888
🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2011

The Coromandel

20-26 Coromandel Place, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 51 m tall Β· #290 in Melbourne
  • 16 floors
  • 90 homes
  • 2 businesses

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Looking toIn this buildingArea guideSearch the building
Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
Lease spaceβ€”β€”

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15 years standing

Built in 9 mths

  1. Apr 2010Construction started
  2. 2011Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

6 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About The Coromandel

The Coromandel is a 16-storey mixed-use building with 90 homes, rising 50 m to its roof. Completed in 2011, the council census records its main use as residential apartments.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2011 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
50 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#290 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
16 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
349 mΒ²
Homes
90 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
2
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS634060 Β· 93 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
6

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Parliament Railway Station 5 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

168 cafΓ©s, 7 grocers, 11 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

65 street trees within 150 m Β· park 193 m away

✨ Activity10/10

2,859 people pass daily nearby Β· 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 The Coromandel.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 389 m
πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
5 min Β· 389 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Bourke St #7
Tram stop
1 min Β· 66 m
πŸš‹101 Collins St/Collins St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 183 m
πŸš‹Swanston St/Bourke St #6
Tram stop
3 min Β· 249 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

168β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
7πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
11🩺 Medical
5πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
33🍷 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).

Prices and rents around here

Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.

Median unit price, Melbourne$545,0002025 Β· -5.5% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price7%A $735/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $545,000 median unit priceBefore costs. Our estimate from two suburb medians, not advice.

Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.

Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New 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 Coromandel

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

MTS Watch Repairs

Other Repair and Maintenance n.e.c.

Oli & Levi

Cafes and Restaurants

Looking for space in The Coromandel?

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 The Coromandel: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $12k of new works
Largest: Level 12, Unit 1202 – Internal alteration to apartment
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $14k of new works
Largest: Unit 1002, Level 10 - Alteration - Internal alterations to existing apartment to create additional bedroom and alteration of services to sui
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Ground Floor (part) - Alteration
2016πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $323k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor (part) - Alteration
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 16 floors
Name recorded: The Coromandel
2011πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
The Coromandel completed: 16 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 16 floors
Name recorded: The Coromandel
Apr 2010πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2010πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $24.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Demolition of Building.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 3 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Proposed Installation of Alarm Signalling Equipment.
1888πŸ—Ί
History
The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

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-A7Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
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
PS634060
Lots on the plan
93
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
6
Estimated cost of works
About $24.7m
2001New works by year (estimated)2025

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

What stood here in 1888. Mahlstedt & Gee's fire insurance plans, sheet "Bourke Exhibition Collins Russell". City of Melbourne (CC BY); originals at the State Library Victoria.

How it's been recorded over time

2002Office Β· 3 floors
2011Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 16 floors Β· "The Coromandel"
2013Residential Apartment Β· 16 floors Β· "The Coromandel"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Coromandel residential or commercial?

The Coromandel mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was The Coromandel built?

The Coromandel was completed in 2011.

How many floors does The Coromandel have?

The Coromandel has 16 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in The Coromandel?

The Coromandel has 90 homes. The national address file lists 90 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near The Coromandel?

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 Coromandel?

The latest council census counted 2 businesses in The Coromandel, including MTS Watch Repairs and Oli & Levi.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in The Coromandel?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 20-26 Coromandel Place on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in The Coromandel?

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

Who built The Coromandel?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is The Coromandel?

About 50 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 290 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near The Coromandel?

Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for The Coromandel?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does The Coromandel have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS634060 has 93 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on The Coromandel recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for The Coromandel since 2010. The most recent was in February 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Stamford Plaza HotelHotel86 m171990

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 Β© Google Maps.

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