Wales Corner
221-231 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 61 m tall · #235 in Melbourne
- 17 floors
- 71 businesses
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62 years standing
- 1964Completed
- 1991Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
37 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Wales Corner
Wales Corner is a 17-storey office tower on Collins Street in Melbourne, rising 61 metres to its roof. It is covered by a heritage overlay. Stephenson & Turner designed it, and it was completed in 1964.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1964 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 61 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#235 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 17 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 938 m²
- Architect
- Stephenson & Turner Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 71
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS425082 · 107 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 37
Score cards
Town Hall Station 1 min walk · 14 tram stops within 400 m
136 cafés, 18 grocers, 28 medical within 250 m
90 street trees within 150 m · park 46 m away
15,569 people pass daily nearby · 73 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 Wales Corner.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 44 m
Train station2 min · 144 m
Tram stop1 min · 28 m
Tram stop1 min · 37 m
Tram stop3 min · 203 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 Wales Corner
71 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Abrecht Bird Jewellers
Adiga Pty Ltd
Airlink Services Group Pty Ltd
Arrini Hair & Makeup
Aurum Bullion Pty Ltd
Australia Gem Testing Laboratory
Australian Boullion Company
Australian Diamond Trading Corporation
Axis Services Victoria Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Wales Corner: 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 designDDO70Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1315Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO502Heritage 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
- PS425082
- Lots on the plan
- 107
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 37
- Estimated cost of works
- About $8.3m
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 Wales Corner in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wales Corner residential or commercial?
Wales Corner is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Wales Corner built?
Wales Corner was completed in 1964.
How many floors does Wales Corner have?
Wales Corner has 17 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Wales Corner?
The latest council census counted 71 businesses in Wales Corner, including Abrecht Bird Jewellers, Adiga Pty Ltd and Airlink Services Group Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Wales Corner?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Wales Corner?
Stephenson & Turner designed Wales Corner. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Wales Corner?
About 61 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 235 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Wales Corner?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Swanston St #11, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Wales Corner?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1315).
Does Wales Corner have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS425082 has 107 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Wales Corner recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 37 building permits for Wales Corner since 1995. The most recent was in July 2024.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Corner | Commercial | — | 17 | 1964 |
| Darling Towers | Mixed use | 29 m | 13 | 1959 |
| 55 Swanston Street | Commercial | 59 m | 15 | 1974 |
| Manchester House | Mixed use | 66 m | 8 | 1912 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.