Rido House
274-284 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 83 m tall · #157 in Melbourne
- 28 floors
- 374 student beds
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3 years standing
- 1989Refurbished
- 2020Planning application
- 2023Completed
- TodayStill standing
3 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Rido House
Rido House is a 28-storey student accommodation tower with 374 homes. Developed by Iglu, designed by Bates Smart and built by Kane Constructions, it was completed in 2023.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🎓 Student accommodation
- Completed
- 2023
- Height
- 83 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#157 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 28
- Footprint
- 465 m²
- Architect
- Bates Smart
- Builder
- Kane Constructions
- Student beds
- 374
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP748268 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 3
Score cards
State Library Railway Station 4 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
135 cafés, 12 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
75 street trees within 150 m · park 226 m away
10,771 people pass daily nearby · 81 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 Rido House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 339 m
Train station5 min · 391 m
Tram stop2 min · 144 m
Tram stop2 min · 148 m
Tram stop3 min · 214 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
48-50 A'Beckett Street43 floors · 502 m awayapprovedTimeline
Everything that has happened at Rido 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
- TP748268
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 3
- 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 Rido House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rido House residential or commercial?
Rido House is student accommodation. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as student accommodation.
When was Rido House built?
Rido House was completed in 2023.
How many floors does Rido House have?
Rido House has 28 floors above ground.
Does Rido House have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 374 student beds at Rido House.
Who designed and built Rido House?
Iglu developed Rido House, Bates Smart designed it and Kane Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Rido House?
About 83 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 157 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Rido House?
State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/La Trobe St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Rido House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Rido House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP748268 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Rido House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 3 building permits for Rido House since 2000. The most recent was in May 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rido House | Student accommodation | — | 28 | 2023 |
| 150 Lonsdale | Commercial | 48 m | 29 | 1971 |
| The Greek Centre | Commercial | 74 m | 13 | 2014 |
| Abode 318 | Mixed use | 75 m | 58 | 2014 |
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), 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.