🏒 CommercialEducational/ResearchCompleted 1968πŸ› Heritage overlay

Melbourne Chambers

233-243 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 11 floors
  • 4 businesses

What's available here Add a listing link

Looking toIn this buildingArea guideSearch the building
Lease spaceβ€”β€”

Each link opens a Google search limited to that site.

58 years standing

  1. 1968Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

19 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Melbourne Chambers

Melbourne Chambers is an 11-storey building on Queen Street, Melbourne, under a heritage overlay. Its main recorded use in the council census is educational and research. It was completed in 1968.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1968 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
11
Footprint
448 mΒ²
Businesses
4
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PP5514C Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
19

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Flagstaff Railway Station 5 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

127 cafΓ©s, 6 grocers, 10 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

92 street trees within 150 m Β· park 354 m away

✨ Activity10/10

11,024 people pass daily nearby Β· 71 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 Melbourne Chambers.

+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flagstaff Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 380 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
5 min Β· 380 m
πŸš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
3 min Β· 202 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/William St #5
Tram stop
3 min Β· 255 m
πŸš‹Flagstaff Station/William St #7
Tram stop
3 min Β· 269 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

127β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
6πŸ›’ Grocers
9πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
10🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
17🍷 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).

Businesses in Melbourne Chambers

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

Jl Massage Therapy

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

MKC Repairs

Electronic (except Domestic Appliance) and Precision Equipment Repair and Maint

Victorian Institute Of Technology Pty Ltd

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

YACVic

Other Social Assistance Services

Looking for space in Melbourne Chambers?

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 Melbourne Chambers: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: New exit signs
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $158k of new works
Largest: Level 1 - Internal Defit & Fitout
2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 11 floors
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Tenancy A - To permit the sliding doors for Room 2 & 3 to have a latch side clearance of 200mm in lieu of 530mm
11 Oct 2021πŸ“°
News
Indonesian investor buys former Valuer-General's office at 235 Queen Street for $45.4 million
The former Valuer-General's office at 235 Queen Street, an 11-storey corner building in Melbourne's legal precinct, sold for $45.4 million to an Indonesian investor making its first Australian purchase. The article reported the price was about 20 per cent above expectations and that the building was fully leased.
Covered by 2 outlets
2021πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 11 floors
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $100k of new works
Largest: Reconfiguration of tenancy into two tenancies.
2019πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 11 floors
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $251k of new works
Largest: Level 2 - Internal fitout
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $21k of new works
Largest: Installation of ATM
2017πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 11 floors
Name recorded: Melbourne Chambers
2017πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Level 2 - Internal demoliton permit to office
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: Level 8 - Internal demoliton permit to office
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 11 floors
Name recorded: Melbourne Chambers
2010πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $70k of new works
Largest: Alterations Stage 1 Structure Intertenancy Stair between Levels 6 & 7
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Melbourne Chambers - Intertenancy Stair between Levels 6 & 7. Stage 2: Architectural & services.
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 11 floors
2006πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $130k of new works
Largest: STAGE 3 : Variation -Architectural & Services
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $5.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Conditional - fire services, sprinkler control valves & sprinkler booster connections, hydrant booster connections/suction points
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 11 floors
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $320k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 Construction of partitions Ground floor & Levels 1-6
2002πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $99k of new works
Largest: Fitout of Shop Part Ground Floor
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 11 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $112k of new works
Largest: Office fitout
1999πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $71k of new works
Largest: lvls 9 & 10, fitout to office - Childrens Protection Court
1997πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $800k of new works
Largest: Alts to existing building, office refurbishment. Floors 1, 2 & 6-10
1968πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Melbourne Chambers completed: 11 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO1373Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
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
PP5514C
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
19
Estimated cost of works
About $9.6m
1997New works by year (estimated)2026

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

2002Office Β· 11 floors
2004Unoccupied - Unused Β· 11 floors
2006Office Β· 11 floors
2015Office Β· 11 floors Β· "Melbourne Chambers"
2017Unoccupied - Unused Β· 11 floors Β· "Melbourne Chambers"
2019Educational/Research Β· 11 floors
2021Office Β· 11 floors
2022Educational/Research Β· 11 floors

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

Community

What people say about Melbourne Chambers in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.

No public discussion found yet. Know a thread or group about Melbourne Chambers? .

Tenant reviews

No reviews of Melbourne Chambers yet. Be the first to tell future tenants what it's like.

Reviews are checked before they're published. No one is named without permission.

Rate and review Melbourne Chambers

Your rating

By posting, you agree to the contributor terms. See how we handle your details in the privacy policy.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne Chambers residential or commercial?

Melbourne Chambers is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.

When was Melbourne Chambers built?

Melbourne Chambers was completed in 1968.

How many floors does Melbourne Chambers have?

Melbourne Chambers has 11 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Melbourne Chambers?

The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Melbourne Chambers, including Jl Massage Therapy, MKC Repairs and Victorian Institute Of Technology Pty Ltd.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Melbourne Chambers?

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

Who built Melbourne Chambers?

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

What public transport is near Melbourne Chambers?

Flagstaff Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen St/Bourke St #4, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Melbourne Chambers?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1373).

Does Melbourne Chambers have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PP5514C has 1 lot.

Has the former Valuer-General's office at 235 Queen Street been sold?

In October 2021, an Indonesian investor bought the former Valuer-General's office at 235 Queen Street for $45.4 million.

Has any work been done on Melbourne Chambers recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 19 building permits for Melbourne Chambers since 1997. The most recent was in November 2020.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Melbourne ChambersCommercialβ€”111968
State Public OfficesCommercial77 m91924
200 Queen StCommercial77 m361982

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 Β© Google Maps.

Melbourne ChambersNo listings linked yetFind listings

Suggest a correction

Something wrong or missing? Tell us what it should say. We check every suggestion before changing anything.

By sending, you agree to the contributor terms. See how we handle your details in the privacy policy.