Telstra Centre
242-284 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 193 m tall · #52 in Melbourne
- 47 floors
- 12 businesses
- 341 car spaces
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34 years standing
- 1992Completed
- 2010Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
119 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Telstra Centre
Telstra Centre is a 47-floor office tower on Exhibition Street in Melbourne, rising 218 metres to its top. Architect Perrott Lyon Mathieson designed it, and it was completed in 1992. In July 2019, Charter Hall and PSP Investments bought the tower for A$830 million.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1992
- Height
- 218 m to the top
193 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#52 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 47
- Footprint
- — m²
- Architect
- Perrott Lyon Mathieson
- Businesses
- 12
- Car spaces
- 341
- Strata plan
- TP117051 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 119
Score cards
Parliament Station 4 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
93 cafés, 2 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
86 street trees within 150 m · park 191 m away
5,835 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 Telstra Centre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 307 m
Train station4 min · 349 m
Tram stop2 min · 197 m
Tram stop3 min · 218 m
Tram stop3 min · 233 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).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Businesses in Telstra Centre
12 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
242 Coffee Hub
Barista Cafe
Bros Sushi
Burgerwich
Coopers Inn
Exhibition Pharmacy
Flight Centre
Kwik Kopy Printing
Melbourne City Medical Centre
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Telstra Centre: 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 designHO633Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- TP117051
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 119
- Estimated cost of works
- About $179.7m
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 Telstra Centre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Telstra Corporate Building l MELBOURNE l 218m l 47fl
Enthusiast thread on the Telstra Corporate Building in Melbourne, listing its height and floor count and discussing the tower's specifications.
Telstra Corporate Building - MELBOURNE - 193m - 47fl
Enthusiast thread on the Telstra Corporate Building in Melbourne, recording its height and floor count.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Telstra Centre residential or commercial?
Telstra Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Telstra Centre built?
Telstra Centre was completed in 1992.
How many floors does Telstra Centre have?
Telstra Centre has 47 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Telstra Centre?
The latest council census counted 12 businesses in Telstra Centre, including 242 Coffee Hub, Barista Cafe and Bros Sushi.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Telstra Centre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Telstra Centre?
Perrott Lyon Mathieson designed Telstra Centre. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Telstra Centre?
About 193 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 52 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Telstra Centre?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Victoria St/La Trobe St #9, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Telstra Centre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO633).
Does Telstra Centre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP117051 has 1 lot.
Has Telstra extended its lease at the building?
In July 2016, Telstra extended its lease at 242 Exhibition Street to 2031.
Has any work been done on Telstra Centre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 119 building permits for Telstra Centre since 1994. The most recent was in April 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telstra Centre | Commercial | — | 47 | 1992 |
| The Urban Workshop | Commercial | 71 m | 34 | 2006 |
| Melbourne Marriott Hotel | Hotel | 88 m | 17 | 1982 |
| Regency Towers Apartments | Mixed use | 100 m | 34 | 1997 |
| Exhibition Apartments | Mixed use | 102 m | 12 | 1970 |
| Sapphire by the Gardens | Residential | 132 m | 51 | — |
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.