🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 1997

Regency Towers Apartments

265 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 113 m tall Β· #103 in Melbourne
  • 33 floors
  • 222 homes
  • 1 businesses
  • 330 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
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29 years standing

  1. 1997Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

2 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Regency Towers Apartments

Regency Towers Apartments is an apartment tower with 33 floors above ground, 222 homes and a height of 115 m to the top. Completed in 1997, it was designed by Bruce Henderson Architects and built by Rockman's Regency.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
1997
Height
115 m to the top
112 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#103 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
33
Footprint
1,559 mΒ²
Homes
222
Architect
Bruce Henderson Architects
Builder
Rockman's Regency Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
1
Car spaces
330
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
2

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Parliament Station 5 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

123 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

95 street trees within 150 m Β· park 162 m away

✨ Activity9/10

8,482 people pass daily nearby Β· 57 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 Regency Towers Apartments.

πŸš— 330 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.5 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 Regency Towers Apartments.

πŸ“ArchitectBruce Henderson ArchitectsverifiedArchitect as listed by Melcor Real Estate building pageSource: Melcor Real Estate β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderRockman's Regency1995–1997reported1995-1997 Β· Builder as listed by Melcor Real Estate building pageSource: Melcor Real Estate β†—
πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerThe KnightverifiedCurrent Β· Owners corporation manager per Melbourne Harcourts building page and Melcor pageSource: Harcourts Melbourne City β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
5 min Β· 379 m
πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 417 m
πŸš‹Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8
Tram stop
2 min Β· 173 m
πŸš‹Victoria St/La Trobe St #9
Tram stop
3 min Β· 253 m
πŸš‹Russell St/La Trobe St #7
Tram stop
3 min Β· 259 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

123β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
5🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
18🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Being built nearby

No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.

Prices and rents around here

Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.

Median unit price, Melbourne$545,0002025 Β· -5.5% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price7%A $735/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $545,000 median unit priceBefore costs. Our estimate from two suburb medians, not advice.

Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.

Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New 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 Regency Towers Apartments

1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Melbourne Marriott Hotel (Conference/Function Room)

Accommodation

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Regency Towers Apartments: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2012πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $134k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Apartment 3009
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 34 floors
Name recorded: Regency Towers Apartments
2009πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: Minor internal alterations Unit 1606
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 34 floors
1997πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Regency Towers Apartments completed: 33 floors
Derived from SKYDB

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SBO3Special Building Overlay: mapped as at risk of overland stormwater flooding

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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

Building permits on record
2
Estimated cost of works
About $139k
2009New works by year (estimated)2012

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

2002Residential Apartment Β· 34 floors Β· "REGENCY TOWERS APARTMENTS"
2011Residential Apartment Β· 34 floors Β· "Regency Towers Apartments"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Regency Towers Apartments residential or commercial?

Regency Towers Apartments mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Regency Towers Apartments built?

Regency Towers Apartments was completed in 1997.

How many floors does Regency Towers Apartments have?

Regency Towers Apartments has 33 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Regency Towers Apartments?

Regency Towers Apartments has 222 homes. The national address file lists 0 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Regency Towers Apartments have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 330 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Regency Towers Apartments?

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 Regency Towers Apartments?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Regency Towers Apartments, including Melbourne Marriott Hotel (Conference/Function Room).

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Regency Towers Apartments?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 265 Exhibition Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Regency Towers Apartments?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Regency Towers Apartments?

Bruce Henderson Architects designed Regency Towers Apartments and Rockman's Regency built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Regency Towers Apartments?

About 112 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 103 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Regency Towers Apartments?

Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Regency Towers Apartments?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Has any work been done on Regency Towers Apartments recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Regency Towers Apartments since 2009. The most recent was in May 2009.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Regency Towers ApartmentsMixed useβ€”331997
Melbourne Marriott HotelHotel35 m171982
Exhibition ApartmentsMixed use64 m121970
East End ApartmentsMixed use69 m302010
130 Lonsdale StreetCommercial71 m372019

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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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