Commonwealth Bank Building
219-225 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 51 m tall · #287 in Melbourne
- 11 floors
- 11 businesses
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85 years standing
- 1941Completed
- 1991Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
12 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Commonwealth Bank Building
The Commonwealth Bank Building is an 11-storey office building on Bourke Street in Melbourne, and it is under a heritage overlay. Construction started in 1939 and the building was completed in 1941, designed by the Commonwealth Department of the Interior, Works & Services Branch (Victoria). It stands 52 m to the top.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1941
- Construction started
- 1939
- Height
- 52 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#287 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 11
- Footprint
- 589 m²
- Architect
- Commonwealth Department of the Interior, Works & Services Branch (Victoria) Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 11
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP740584 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
Town Hall Station 4 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
161 cafés, 11 grocers, 15 medical within 250 m
71 street trees within 150 m · park 104 m away
11,791 people pass daily nearby · 107 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 Commonwealth Bank Building.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 286 m
Train station5 min · 391 m
Tram stop1 min · 63 m
Tram stop2 min · 135 m
Tram stop2 min · 148 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 Commonwealth Bank Building
11 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
City Duty Free
City of Melbourne
Engage Media
Federation Of Community Legal Centres (Vic) Inc
Interchange Incorporated
International Council For Local Enviro Initiatives
JT Lawyers
Phunktional Limited
Sustainable Living Foundation Inc
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Commonwealth Bank Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO990Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking 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
- TP740584
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $2.6m
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 Commonwealth Bank Building in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Commonwealth Bank Building residential or commercial?
Commonwealth Bank Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Commonwealth Bank Building built?
Commonwealth Bank Building was completed in 1941.
How many floors does Commonwealth Bank Building have?
Commonwealth Bank Building has 11 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Commonwealth Bank Building?
The latest council census counted 11 businesses in Commonwealth Bank Building, including City Duty Free, City of Melbourne and Engage Media.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Commonwealth Bank Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Commonwealth Bank Building?
Commonwealth Department of the Interior, Works & Services Branch (Victoria) designed Commonwealth Bank Building. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Commonwealth Bank Building?
About 51 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 287 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Commonwealth Bank Building?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Swanston St/Bourke St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Commonwealth Bank Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO990).
Does Commonwealth Bank Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP740584 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Commonwealth Bank Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for Commonwealth Bank Building since 1995. The most recent was in April 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Bank Building | Commercial | — | 11 | 1941 |
| Tivoli Arcade | Commercial | 54 m | 17 | 1970 |
| QT Melbourne | Hotel | 65 m | 12 | 2015 |
| Council House 2 | Commercial | 81 m | 10 | 2006 |
| Royal Mail House | Commercial | 84 m | 10 | 1960 |
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.