| Completed | 1941 | Commonwealth Bank Building completed: 11 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 22 Apr 2026 | Alteration to Building - Installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) - STAGE 2: To Completion | $517k |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Proposed Facade Heritage Restoration - Scaffolding Only | $650k |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Installation of Alarm Signalling Equipment - Code Red | $2k |
| 17 June 2025 | Glazed Screen/Fence | $100k |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Internal Fitout | $228k |
| 30 Aug 2024 | Internal Fitout | $228k |
| 22 Jan 2020 | LEVEL 1, 225 BOURKE STREET - OFFICE REFURBISHMENT AT OLD COMMONWEALTH BANK BUILDING | $320k |
| 02 Aug 2016 | L6 - Fitout / alterations to an existing building | $5k |
| 26 Sept 2014 | Stage 2: To Permit Internal Fitout and External Sign 2 (Excluding External Sign 1) | $300k |
| 04 Aug 2014 | Proposed Tenancy Fitout for City Duty Free | $300k |
| 03 June 2011 | Office Fitout - level 3 | $14k |
| 10 May 2011 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia Level 1 Office Fitout | $8k |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Office partition alterations to existing tenancy Level 8 | $10k |
| 05 June 2007 | Change of use from office to lounge/bar, First and second floor | $50k |
| 27 Aug 2004 | Construction of replacement of floor tiles to entry of existing Commonwealth Bank, entry foyer. | $11k |
| 05 Dec 1995 | Alterations and additions to Commonwealth Bank | $15k |
| 10 Aug 1995 | Internal alterations - Ground Floor | $410k |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
