🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2005

Mondriane Tower

278-282 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 88 m tall Β· #146 in Melbourne
  • 26 floors
  • 149 homes
  • 2 businesses
  • 150 car spaces

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

Built in 1 yr 9 mths

  1. Apr 2003Construction started
  2. 2005Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

10 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Mondriane Tower

Mondriane Tower is an apartment tower with 149 homes across 26 floors above ground, and its roof stands 88 metres high. It was completed in 2005.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2005
Height
88 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#146 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
26
Footprint
473 mΒ²
Homes
149
Businesses
2
Car spaces
150
Strata plan
PS441371 Β· 151 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
10

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Southern Cross Station 4 min walk Β· 6 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

63 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery6/10

47 street trees within 150 m Β· park 247 m away

✨ Activity5/10

1,022 people pass daily nearby Β· 17 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 Mondriane Tower.

πŸš— 144 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1 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 Mondriane Tower.

πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerMetro Body Corporate Management Services2010–2011reportedCurrent Β· 2010-2011 Β· Listed as 'Owners Corp.' in the 2010-2011 agent reportSource: Harcourts City Residential (Melbourne Harcourts) β†—
πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerNetwork Pacific2011–2012reportedCurrent Β· 2011-2012 Β· Named as 'Owners Corporation' in the 2011-2012 agent reportSource: Harcourts City Residential (Melbourne Harcourts) β†—
🏷Sales agentHarcourts City Residential2010–2011reportedCurrent Β· 2010-2011 Β· Prepared end-of-financial-year sales and rental reports for the buildingSource: Harcourts City Residential (Melbourne Harcourts) β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
4 min Β· 308 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
4 min Β· 335 m
πŸš‹La Trobe St/Spencer St #119
Tram stop
1 min Β· 84 m
πŸš‹Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120
Tram stop
1 min Β· 113 m
πŸš‹Spencer St/La Trobe St #1
Tram stop
2 min Β· 124 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

63β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
2🍷 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 Mondriane Tower

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

Spencer Law Partners

Legal Services

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Mondriane Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $124k of new works
Largest: Fire safety upgrade works to existing building, associated with extension of sprinklers to balconies and installation of exit signage
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $122k of new works
Largest: Ground floor: Proposed office / retail fit out
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 26 floors
Name recorded: Mondriane Tower
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 26 floors
Name recorded: Mondriane
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 26 floors
Name recorded: MONDRIANE
2005πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Mondriane Tower completed: 26 floors
Derived from Melbourne Harcourts (strata report, 2011-2012)
2005πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Proposed apartments
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 2 floors
Name recorded: SPENCER HOUSE
2004πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: Proposed apartments
Apr 2003πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2003πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $15.9m of new works
Largest: Construction of new apartments. Stage 2B -Structural - Floor Slabs Levels Ground, 1-24,26,27 and Steel Roof. Architectural - Entire Buildin
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $125k of new works
Largest: Demolition of a two storey building (Ground & First Storey)
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 2 floors

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
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking 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
PS441371
Lots on the plan
151
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
10
Estimated cost of works
About $16.5m
2002New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2002Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors Β· "SPENCER HOUSE"
2004Unoccupied - Under Renovation Β· 2 floors Β· "SPENCER HOUSE"
2006Residential Apartment Β· 26 floors Β· "MONDRIANE"
2010Residential Apartment Β· 26 floors Β· "Mondriane"
2013Residential Apartment Β· 26 floors Β· "Mondriane Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mondriane Tower residential or commercial?

Mondriane Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was Mondriane Tower built?

Mondriane Tower was completed in 2005.

How many floors does Mondriane Tower have?

Mondriane Tower has 26 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in Mondriane Tower?

Mondriane Tower has 149 homes. The national address file lists 152 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does Mondriane Tower have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 144 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near Mondriane Tower?

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 Mondriane Tower?

The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Mondriane Tower, including Bank Vic and Spencer Law Partners.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in Mondriane Tower?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 278-282 Spencer Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Mondriane Tower?

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

Who built Mondriane Tower?

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

How tall is Mondriane Tower?

About 88 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 146 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Mondriane Tower?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is La Trobe St/Spencer St #119, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Mondriane Tower?

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

Does Mondriane Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS441371 has 151 lots.

Has any work been done on Mondriane Tower recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Mondriane Tower since 2003. The most recent was in August 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Mondriane TowerMixed useβ€”262005
Atlantis Tower & HotelHotel29 m372009
Tower 2 (West)Residential84 m632021
Tower 1 (West)Mixed use84 m822021

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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