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Mondriane Tower

278-282 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
88 mheight
26floors
2005completed
149homes
10permits

Development milestones

Construction startedApr 2003First major construction permit issued
Completed2005Mondriane Tower completed: 26 floors

Building team

Owners corporation manager
Metro Body Corporate Management Services
Owners corporation manager
Network Pacific
Sales agent
Harcourts City Residential

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, DDO12, PO1
Strata plan
PS441371 · 151 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 6 · ✨ 5

Timeline

20251 building permit · 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
20151 building permit and 1 certificate · about $122k of new works
Largest: Ground floor: Proposed office / retail fit out
2013Council census records it as residential apartment, 26 floors
Name recorded: Mondriane Tower
2010Council census records it as residential apartment, 26 floors
Name recorded: Mondriane
2006Council census records it as residential apartment, 26 floors
Name recorded: MONDRIANE
2005Mondriane Tower completed: 26 floors
Derived from Melbourne Harcourts (strata report, 2011-2012)
20052 building permits · about $150k of new works
Largest: Proposed apartments
2004Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 2 floors
Name recorded: SPENCER HOUSE
20042 building permits
Largest: Proposed apartments
Apr 2003First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20034 building permits · 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
20021 certificate · about $125k of new works
Largest: Demolition of a two storey building (Ground & First Storey)
2002First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 2 floors

Building permits and certificates (12)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

21 Aug 2025Fire safety upgrade works to existing building, associated with extension of sprinklers to balconies and installation of exit signage$124k
18 Dec 2015Unit 2002, Level 20 - Proposed alterations to existing unit$15k
29 Jan 2015Ground floor: Proposed office / retail fit out$107k
30 Aug 2005Office fitout on level 1. Stage 1: Construction of partitions.$150k
24 Feb 2005Proposed apartments$5.5m
21 Oct 2004Proposed apartments$5.5m
14 Jan 2004Construct apartments- Services and Structural$5.5m
22 July 2003Construction of new apartments. Stage 2B -Structural - Floor Slabs Levels Ground, 1-24,26,27 and Steel Roof. Architectural - Entire Building$10.5m
16 May 2003Construction of new apartments. Stage 2B -Structural Works$2k
09 Apr 2003Construction of new apartments. Stage 2 -Structural Works$2.2m
31 Jan 2003Construction of new apartments. Stage 1: Site Retention and Excavation Works$350k
16 Dec 2002Demolition of a two storey building (Ground & First Storey)$125k

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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