Royal Mint
280 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 3 floors
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154 years standing
- 1872Completed
- 2001Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
About Royal Mint
Royal Mint is a building with three floors above ground at 280 William Street, Melbourne, with its main use listed as a public display area. It is under a heritage overlay. Completed in 1872, it was designed by John James Clark and built by William Murray & Company and Martin and Peacock. The Hellenic Museum is the current occupant.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏛 Other
- Completed
- 1872
- Construction started
- — Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 3 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 178 m²
- Architect
- John James Clark
- Builder
- — Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Car spaces
- —
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 0
Score cards
Flagstaff Railway Station 2 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
65 cafés, 0 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
69 street trees within 150 m · park 113 m away
3,948 people pass daily nearby · 27 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 Royal Mint.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 150 m
Train station2 min · 153 m
Tram stop1 min · 64 m
Tram stop1 min · 69 m
Tram stop4 min · 322 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).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Royal Mint: 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 designHO758Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- Building permits on record
- 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 Royal Mint in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Mint residential or commercial?
Royal Mint is neither homes nor offices. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as public display area.
When was Royal Mint built?
Royal Mint was completed in 1872.
How many floors does Royal Mint have?
Royal Mint has 3 floors above ground.
Who designed and built Royal Mint?
John James Clark designed Royal Mint and Martin and Peacock built it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Royal Mint?
Flagstaff Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/William St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Royal Mint?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO758).
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mint | Other | — | 3 | 1872 |
| La Banque Apartments | Residential | 65 m | 37 | 2010 |
| Victorian County Court | Commercial | 106 m | 11 | 2002 |
| Victorian University City Tower | Commercial | 95 m | 29 | 2022 |
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: 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 © Google Maps.