🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2011

27-39 Mackenzie Street

27-39 Mackenzie Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 103 m tall Β· #112 in Melbourne
  • 32 floors
  • 388 homes
  • 2 businesses
  • 161 car spaces

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Looking toIn this buildingArea guideSearch the building
Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
Lease spaceβ€”β€”

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14 years standing

Built in 10 mths

  1. Mar 2011Construction started
  2. 2012Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

7 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About 27-39 Mackenzie Street

27-39 Mackenzie Street is an apartment tower in Melbourne, with 32 floors above ground, a roof height of 102 m and about 388 homes. It was completed in 2011. Chip Eng Seng was named in a March 2010 news item as buying the development site.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2011
Height
102 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#112 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
32 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,709 mΒ²
Homes
388 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
2
Car spaces
161
Strata plan
PS634049 Β· 397 lots
Planning zone
MUZ
Permits on record
7

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

State Library Station 4 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

37 cafΓ©s, 1 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

107 street trees within 150 m Β· park 124 m away

✨ Activity4/10

2,950 people pass daily nearby Β· 12 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 27-39 Mackenzie Street.

πŸš— 161 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 0.4 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 27-39 Mackenzie Street.

+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†State Library Station
Train station
4 min Β· 327 m
πŸš†State Library Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 371 m
πŸš‹Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8
Tram stop
1 min Β· 93 m
πŸš‹Russell St/La Trobe St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 143 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central & State Library stations/La Trobe St (Melb... #6
Tram stop
3 min Β· 251 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

37β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
4🍷 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).

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 27-39 Mackenzie Street

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

Pack And Send

Postal Services

The new wants shop

Convenience Store

Looking for space in 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 27-39 Mackenzie Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $332k of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Cladding Replacement to Downpipe Service Riser's
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 3: Part Ground Floor Retail Tenancy Soffit Linings
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $2.3m of new works
Largest: Proposed internal alteration to an existing showroom
2013πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 32 floors
2012πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
27-39 Mackenzie Street completed: 32 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Sep 2012πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2012πŸ› 
Works
3 certificates Β· about $68k of new works
Largest: Multi Storey residential apartment dwelling at 27-39 Mackenzie Street, West Melbourne 3003
Mar 2011πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2011πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $70.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 5: Services only
17 Mar 2010πŸ“°
News
Chip Eng Seng reportedly buys 27-39 Mackenzie Street development site
The 1,857 sqm site at 27-39 Mackenzie Street, which carried a permit for a 32-level, 388-unit apartment complex, was reportedly bought by Singapore-based Chip Eng Seng Corp for $20.2 million. The article is dated March 2010 and was later updated in September 2021.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneMIXED USE ZONE (MUZ)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO4Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO12Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

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

Plan of subdivision
PS634049
Lots on the plan
397
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
7
Estimated cost of works
About $74.4m
2011New works by year (estimated)2023

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

2013Residential Apartment Β· 32 floors Β· "Mackenzie Tower"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is 27-39 Mackenzie Street residential or commercial?

27-39 Mackenzie Street mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was 27-39 Mackenzie Street built?

27-39 Mackenzie Street was completed in 2011.

How many floors does 27-39 Mackenzie Street have?

27-39 Mackenzie Street has 32 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

27-39 Mackenzie Street has 388 homes. The national address file lists 391 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does 27-39 Mackenzie Street have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 161 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

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 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

The latest council census counted 2 businesses in 27-39 Mackenzie Street, including Pack And Send and The new wants shop.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 27-39 Mackenzie Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

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

Who built 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

About 102 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 112 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 27-39 Mackenzie Street?

The site is in the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ).

Does 27-39 Mackenzie Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS634049 has 397 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on 27-39 Mackenzie Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for 27-39 Mackenzie Street since 2011. The most recent was in February 2023.

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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 Β© Google Maps.

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