David Jones
294-312 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 6 floors
- 2 businesses
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115 years standing
- 1911Completed
- 2009Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
41 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About David Jones
David Jones on Bourke Street is a commercial building used as a retail shop, with around six floors above ground. Developed by Buckley & Nunn and designed by Bates Peebles & Smart, it was completed in 1911.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1911
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 6 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 3,717 m²
- Architect
- Bates Peebles & Smart Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- —
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 41
Score cards
Town Hall Station 5 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
190 cafés, 12 grocers, 6 medical within 250 m
51 street trees within 150 m · park 190 m away
25,104 people pass daily nearby · 67 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 David Jones.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 370 m
Train station5 min · 404 m
Tram stop1 min · 99 m
Tram stop1 min · 106 m
Tram stop2 min · 126 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).
Businesses in David Jones
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
David Jones
Squiseato
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at David Jones: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO509Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO980Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking 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
- 41
- Estimated cost of works
- About $98.9m
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 David Jones in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is David Jones residential or commercial?
David Jones is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as retail - shop.
When was David Jones built?
David Jones was completed in 1911.
How many floors does David Jones have?
David Jones has 6 floors above ground.
What businesses are in David Jones?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in David Jones, including Squiseato.
Is there office or retail space for lease in David Jones?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built David Jones?
Buckley & Nunn developed David Jones and Bates, Peebles & Smart designed it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near David Jones?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for David Jones?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO509).
Was the David Jones Bourke Street store sold, and for how much?
Yes. According to news published on 29 January 2025, the Bourke Street Mall store was sold to IP Generation for $223.5m.
Has any work been done on David Jones recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 41 building permits for David Jones since 1996. The most recent was in April 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Jones | Commercial | — | 6 | 1911 |
| Welcome Hotel | Hotel | 52 m | 13 | 1990 |
| Myer | Commercial | 52 m | 9 | 1933 |
| Hotel Swanston | Hotel | 58 m | 16 | 1989 |
| CGI Business Centre | Commercial | 95 m | 12 | 1961 |
| Loading DOCK | Commercial | 128 m | 11 | — |
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.