W.H.Holmes House
262-274 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 18 floors
- 157 homes
- 3 businesses
- 89 car spaces
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| Looking to | In this building | Area guide | Search the building |
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| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
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52 years standing
- 1974Completed
- 2002Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
12 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About W.H.Holmes House
W.H.Holmes House is an apartment tower on King Street in Melbourne, with 18 floors above ground and 157 homes. Completed in 1974, it rises 64 m to its roof and was built by Mainline Corporation.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 1974
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 18
- Footprint
- 1,245 m²
- Homes
- 157 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- Mainline Corporation Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 3
- Car spaces
- 89
- Strata plan
- PS438133 · 188 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 2 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
101 cafés, 3 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
53 street trees within 150 m · park 109 m away
4,410 people pass daily nearby · 47 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for W.H.Holmes House.
🚗 89 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.6 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of W.H.Holmes House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 175 m
Train station3 min · 204 m
Tram stop2 min · 174 m
Tram stop3 min · 211 m
Tram stop3 min · 216 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).
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $560/wk | +1.8% | 6,274 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $735/wk | +2.1% | 6,605 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1050/wk | -4.5% | 737 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Businesses in W.H.Holmes House
3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Brady
Gangnam Pocha
Sbriga
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at W.H.Holmes House: 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
- PS438133
- Lots on the plan
- 188
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.5m
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 W.H.Holmes House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is W.H.Holmes House residential or commercial?
W.H.Holmes House mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was W.H.Holmes House built?
W.H.Holmes House was completed in 1974.
How many floors does W.H.Holmes House have?
W.H.Holmes House has 18 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in W.H.Holmes House?
W.H.Holmes House has 157 homes. The national address file lists 207 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does W.H.Holmes House have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 89 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near W.H.Holmes House?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in W.H.Holmes House?
The latest council census counted 3 businesses in W.H.Holmes House, including Brady, Gangnam Pocha and Sbriga.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in W.H.Holmes House?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 262-274 King Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in W.H.Holmes House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built W.H.Holmes House?
Mainline Corporation built W.H.Holmes House. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near W.H.Holmes House?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is King St/La Trobe St #2, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for W.H.Holmes House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does W.H.Holmes House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS438133 has 188 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on W.H.Holmes House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for W.H.Holmes House since 2001. The most recent was in June 2019.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.H.Holmes House | Mixed use | — | 18 | 1974 |
| Metro Park West | Residential | 56 m | 26 | 2014 |
| Lonsdale Court | Commercial | 77 m | 40 | — |
| Concorde Hotel | Commercial | 108 m | 11 | 1990 |
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), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Development Activity Monitor (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.