Melbourne Magistrates Court
233-245 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 43 m tall · #393 in Melbourne
- 9 floors
- 3 businesses
- 43 car spaces
What's available here Add a listing link
| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
Each link opens a Google search limited to that site.
31 years standing
- 1995Completed
- TodayStill standing
19 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Melbourne Magistrates Court
Melbourne Magistrates Court is a commercial building on William Street in Melbourne, with nine floors above ground and a roof height of 42 m. The council census lists its main use as performances, conferences and ceremonies, and the building was completed in 1995.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1995 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 42 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#393 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 9 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,918 m²
- Businesses
- 3
- Car spaces
- 43
- Strata plan
- PP5514C · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 19
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 2 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
81 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
54 street trees within 150 m · park 162 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 Melbourne Magistrates Court.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 189 m
Train station2 min · 195 m
Tram stop1 min · 116 m
Tram stop3 min · 201 m
Tram stop3 min · 210 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 Melbourne Magistrates Court
3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Court Network
Melbourne Custody Centre
Melbourne Magistrates Courts
Looking for space in Melbourne Magistrates Court?
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Melbourne Magistrates Court: 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
- Plan of subdivision
- PP5514C
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 19
- Estimated cost of works
- About $20.1m
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 Melbourne Magistrates Court in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Tenant reviews
No reviews of Melbourne Magistrates Court 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 Magistrates Court
Frequently asked questions
Is Melbourne Magistrates Court residential or commercial?
Melbourne Magistrates Court is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.
When was Melbourne Magistrates Court built?
Melbourne Magistrates Court was completed in 1995.
How many floors does Melbourne Magistrates Court have?
Melbourne Magistrates Court has 9 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Melbourne Magistrates Court?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in Melbourne Magistrates Court, including Court Network, Melbourne Custody Centre and Melbourne Magistrates Courts.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Melbourne Magistrates Court?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Melbourne Magistrates Court?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Melbourne Magistrates Court?
About 42 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 393 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Melbourne Magistrates Court?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/William St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Melbourne Magistrates Court?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Melbourne Magistrates Court have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP5514C has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Melbourne Magistrates Court recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 19 building permits for Melbourne Magistrates Court since 2017. The most recent was in April 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Magistrates Court | Commercial | — | 9 | 1995 |
| The Dominion Building | Commercial | 51 m | 14 | 1992 |
| Metropolitan On William Hotel | Commercial | 66 m | 21 | 1856 |
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.