Owen Dixon Chambers East
205 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 54 m tall · #263 in Melbourne
- 14 floors
- 3 businesses
- 55 car spaces
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65 years standing
- 1961Completed
- 2003Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
23 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Owen Dixon Chambers East
Owen Dixon Chambers East is an office building with 14 floors above ground and a roof height of 54 m. Developed by Barristers' Chambers Limited and designed by R. S. Demaine, Russell, Trundle, Armstrong & Orton, it was completed in 1961.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1961
- Height
- 54 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#263 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 14 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,430 m²
- Architect
- R. S. Demaine, Russell, Trundle, Armstrong & Orton Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 3
- Car spaces
- 55
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 23
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 4 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
111 cafés, 4 grocers, 6 medical within 250 m
75 street trees within 150 m · park 141 m away
10,606 people pass daily nearby · 45 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 Owen Dixon Chambers East.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 281 m
Train station4 min · 286 m
Tram stop1 min · 119 m
Tram stop2 min · 173 m
Tram stop3 min · 205 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).
Businesses in Owen Dixon Chambers East
3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Owen Dixon Chambers East
The Essoign Club Ltd
The Victorian Bar
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Owen Dixon Chambers East: 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
- Building permits on record
- 23
- Estimated cost of works
- About $27.9m
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 Owen Dixon Chambers East in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Owen Dixon Chambers East residential or commercial?
Owen Dixon Chambers East is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Owen Dixon Chambers East built?
Owen Dixon Chambers East was completed in 1961.
How many floors does Owen Dixon Chambers East have?
Owen Dixon Chambers East has 14 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Owen Dixon Chambers East?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Owen Dixon Chambers East, including The Essoign Club Ltd and The Victorian Bar.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Owen Dixon Chambers East?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Owen Dixon Chambers East?
Barristers' Chambers Limited developed Owen Dixon Chambers East and R. S. Demaine, Russell, Trundle, Armstrong & Orton designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Owen Dixon Chambers East?
About 54 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 263 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Owen Dixon Chambers East?
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 Owen Dixon Chambers East?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on Owen Dixon Chambers East recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 23 building permits for Owen Dixon Chambers East since 1998. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Dixon Chambers East | Commercial | — | 14 | 1961 |
| The William | Mixed use | 41 m | 25 | 1966 |
| Owen Dixon Chambers West | Commercial | 44 m | 27 | 1987 |
| Melbourne Magistrates Court | Commercial | 93 m | 9 | 1995 |
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.