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Melbourne Magistrates Court

233-245 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Commercial · Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies
43 mheight
9floors
1995completed
3businesses
19permits

Development milestones

Completed1995Melbourne Magistrates Court completed: 9 floors

Building team

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, PO1
Strata plan
PP5514C · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 9

Timeline

20261 building permit · about $627k of new works
Largest: Ground Floor Security and VLA Office Alterations
May 2025Construction works at Melbourne Magistrates' Court with access changes, due for completion 25 July 2025
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria said construction works at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court were underway, affecting access to the Custody Centre and the Bail and Remand Court, with completion due on 25 July 2025. The notice does not give a street address.
20254 building permits and 3 certificates · about $3.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Internal fitout (excludes external alterations)
20244 building permits and 1 certificate · about $6.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Internal fitout (excludes external alterations)
20235 building permits · about $7.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Level 1 Demolition Works
20201 certificate · about $911k of new works
Largest: Level 7. Alterations to existing office.
20191 building permit and 1 certificate · about $54k of new works
Largest: Custody Centre Ground Floor Clinic Fitout Works
20181 building permit · about $425k of new works
Largest: Levels 9, 10 & 11 - William Cooper Justice Centre
20172 building permits · about $311k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to ground floor - Assets & Security Redevelopment Program
Nov 2016Government commits $855,000 to overhaul Melbourne Magistrates' Court foyer and entry screening
The Victorian government announced $855,000 to overhaul the foyer and entry screening at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, aiming to speed entry and reduce queuing on William Street. The announcement was dated 29 November 2016.
2015Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 9 floors
Name recorded: Melbourne Magistrates Court
2002First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 9 floors
1995Melbourne Magistrates Court completed: 9 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Building permits and certificates (24)

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.

30 Apr 2026Ground Floor Security and VLA Office Alterations$627k
18 Nov 2025Level 2 - Void infill works$494k
15 Sept 2025Stage 4 - Ground and first floor extensions and DDA platform lift$1.5m
15 Aug 2025Stage 3 - Internal fitout (excludes external alterations)$1.8m
01 Aug 2025Ground Floor Alterations to Counters$300k
09 July 2025Stage 5 - First floor internal fitout (excludes external alterations)$1.1m
03 June 2025Ground Floor Alterations to Counters$300k
08 Apr 2025Ground, level 1 and 2 - Removal of internal stair$550k
19 Dec 2024Stage 3 - Internal fitout (excludes external alterations)$1.8m
03 Dec 2024Stage 2 - Phase C internal demolition works$170k
15 Aug 2024Stage 1 - Melbourne Magistrates Court SFVC Alterations - Basement Custody Works$1.2m
30 May 2024Stage 2 - Level 5 Tenancy alterations$1.6m
07 Feb 2024Stage 1 - Level 5 - Demolition works on level 5$1.6m
20 Sept 2023Level 1 - Law Courts and Offices$114k
12 July 2023Stage 3 - Level 2 Fitout Works.$1.7m
09 June 2023Stage 2 - Level 1 fitout works$1.9m
19 May 2023Stage 1 - Level 1 Demolition Works$3.7m
27 Mar 2023Level 2 Stage 1 Works$50k
13 Nov 2020Level 7. Alterations to existing office.$911k
24 Sept 2019Custody Centre Ground Floor Clinic Fitout Works$54k
28 Feb 2019Lot (2066) - Alteration to Office: Fit-out$71
20 Mar 2018Levels 9, 10 & 11 - William Cooper Justice Centre$425k
03 Nov 2017Internal alterations to ground floor - Assets & Security Redevelopment Program$223k
23 Feb 2017Level 4 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy - new drug testing toilet & office$88k

Questions and answers

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.

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.

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