Royal Mail House
253-267 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 47 m tall · #329 in Melbourne
- 10 floors
- 8 businesses
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66 years standing
- 1960Completed
- 2000Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
48 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Royal Mail House
Royal Mail House is a 10-floor building on Bourke Street in Melbourne, with a roof height of 47 metres. It was designed by D Graeme Lumsden and completed in 1960, and it sits under a heritage overlay. The site was previously occupied by the Royal Mail Hotel, which was demolished in 1960.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1960 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 47 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#329 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 10 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 699 m²
- Architect
- D Graeme Lumsden
- Businesses
- 8
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP233936 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 48
Score cards
Town Hall Station 3 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
194 cafés, 15 grocers, 18 medical within 250 m
78 street trees within 150 m · park 70 m away
21,262 people pass daily nearby · 89 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 Royal Mail House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 277 m
Train station5 min · 384 m
Tram stop1 min · 33 m
Tram stop1 min · 61 m
Tram stop3 min · 211 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 Royal Mail House
8 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
7-Eleven
Dr Boom
Metro Hobbies
Our Watch Limited
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Vodafone
Yes Optus
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Royal Mail House: 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 designHO1305Heritage 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
- TP233936
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 48
- Estimated cost of works
- About $14.5m
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 Royal Mail House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Mail House residential or commercial?
Royal Mail House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was Royal Mail House built?
Royal Mail House was completed in 1960.
How many floors does Royal Mail House have?
Royal Mail House has 10 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Royal Mail House?
The latest council census counted 8 businesses in Royal Mail House, including 7-Eleven, Dr Boom and Metro Hobbies.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Royal Mail House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Royal Mail House?
D Graeme Lumsden designed Royal Mail House. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Royal Mail House?
About 47 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 329 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Royal Mail House?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Swanston St/Bourke St #6, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Royal Mail House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1305).
Does Royal Mail House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP233936 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Royal Mail House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 48 building permits for Royal Mail House since 1996. The most recent was in August 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail House | Commercial | — | 10 | 1960 |
| Tivoli Arcade | Commercial | 41 m | 17 | 1970 |
| Council House 2 | Commercial | 80 m | 10 | 2006 |
| Commonwealth Bank Building | Commercial | 84 m | 11 | 1941 |
| Swanston Apartments | Mixed use | 103 m | 11 | 1910 |
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.