🏒 CommercialEducational/ResearchCompleted 1939πŸ› Heritage overlay

ANA Building

28-32 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 9 floors
  • 4 businesses

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87 years standing

  1. 1939Completed
  2. 1999Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

17 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About ANA Building

ANA Building is a commercial building at 28-32 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, rising 9 floors above ground. The latest council census lists its main use as Educational/Research and counts 4 businesses in the building. It sits in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 and is covered by a heritage overlay. Marsh & Michaelson is reported as the architect, and the owner is reported as the Australian Natives Association. Flinders Street Station is about 2 minutes' walk away, and the Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St tram stop is about 1 minute's walk.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1939 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
9
Footprint
309 mΒ²
Architect
Marsh & Michaelson Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
4
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS617983 Β· 16 lots
Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
17

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Flinders Street Station 2 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

160 cafΓ©s, 15 grocers, 28 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery5/10

30 street trees within 150 m Β· park 216 m away

✨ Activity10/10

28,010 people pass daily nearby Β· 76 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 ANA Building.

πŸ“ArchitectMarsh & Michaelson1937–1939reported1937-1939 Β· Designed the building for the Australian Natives AssociationSource: Storey of Melbourne (blog) β†—
🏦OwnerAustralian Natives AssociationreportedOriginal client who commissioned the building and occupied it as headquartersSource: Storey of Melbourne (blog) β†—
πŸ“‹Leasing agentCushman & WakefieldreportedCurrent Β· Retail leasing for the ground floorSource: Cushman & Wakefield β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
2 min Β· 151 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
2 min Β· 198 m
πŸš‹Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 48 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4
Tram stop
1 min Β· 110 m
πŸš‹Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 150 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

160β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
15πŸ›’ Grocers
8πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
28🩺 Medical
9πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
15🍷 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).

Businesses in ANA Building

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

Complete Hospitality Training (Vic) Pty Ltd / Victorian Bar School

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Consulate of Nepal

Foreign Government Representation

KFC

Cafes and Restaurants

RGIT

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at ANA Building: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $321k of new works
Largest: Part Level 7 - Internal Non Structural Alterations
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $205k of new works
Largest: PROPOSED ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL SHOPS 1-4
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $152k of new works
Largest: Shop 1B - Internal Tenancy Fitout
2020πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $260k of new works
Largest: Proposed Alterations to Existing Foyer
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $492k of new works
Largest: Retail tenancy fitout to shop 4
2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 9 floors
Name recorded: ANA Building
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Installation of Code Red ASE Monitoring
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $124k of new works
Largest: Lot 5 - Tenancy fitout
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 9 floors
Name recorded: Ana Building
2008πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $1.6m of new works
Largest: A fitout for Kentucky Fried Chicken
2007πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 9 floors
Name recorded: ANA
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $65k of new works
Largest: 28A - Internal Alterations
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 9 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $34k of new works
Largest: Level 1 Office partition fitout
1999πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $144k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout for a shop
1998πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $26k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to dental surgery on level 4, 28 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
1939πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
ANA Building completed: 9 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (CCZ2)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO506Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO2Parking 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
PS617983
Lots on the plan
16
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
17
Estimated cost of works
About $3.5m
1998New 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

2002Office Β· 9 floors Β· "ANA"
2007Educational/Research Β· 9 floors Β· "ANA"
2009Educational/Research Β· 9 floors Β· "Ana Building"
2014Educational/Research Β· 9 floors Β· "ANA Building"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is ANA Building residential or commercial?

ANA Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.

When was ANA Building built?

ANA Building was completed in 1939.

How many floors does ANA Building have?

ANA Building has 9 floors above ground.

What businesses are in ANA Building?

The latest council census counted 4 businesses in ANA Building, including Complete Hospitality Training (Vic) Pty Ltd / Victorian Bar School, Consulate of Nepal and KFC.

Is there office or retail space for lease in ANA Building?

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

Who designed and built ANA Building?

Marsh & Michaelson designed ANA Building. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near ANA Building?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for ANA Building?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO506).

Does ANA Building have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS617983 has 16 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Does ANA Building have a heritage overlay?

Yes. ANA Building is covered by a heritage overlay.

Who owns ANA Building?

The owner is reported as the Australian Natives Association.

Has any work been done on ANA Building recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 17 building permits for ANA Building since 1998. The most recent was in December 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

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ANA BuildingCommercialβ€”91939
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River View HouseCommercial42 m171972
Double Tree by HiltonHotel60 m151977

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), 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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