| Completed | 1911 | David Jones completed: 6 floors |
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.
| 29 Apr 2025 | Proposed fit-out and expansion of Gucci store - David Jones | $343k |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Stage 2 – Partial Fitout Works Only | $4.7m |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Stage 2 – Partial Fitout Works Only | $4.7m |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Aesop - David Jones - Proposed Alterations to existing Retail Tenanacy | $400k |
| 04 Oct 2024 | Ground Floor & Level 3 - Fit-Out Works for Existing Louis Vuitton Tenancy | $1.1m |
| 12 Sept 2024 | Ground floor - La Prairie - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy | $74k |
| 05 July 2024 | Rationale, 310 Bourke Street - Proposed Alterations to Existing Retail Tenancy | $205k |
| 12 Oct 2023 | Stage 1 - David Jones Bourke Street Mall – Ground Floor and Shopfront Beauty Refurbishment | $4.7m |
| 12 Oct 2023 | Stage 2 – Partial Fitout Works Only | $4.7m |
| 01 Aug 2023 | Stage 2 – Partial Fitout Works Only | $4.7m |
| 09 May 2023 | Alterations to David Jones Existing Fitting Rooms | $329k |
| 08 May 2023 | Alterations and fit out of existing retail tenancy for Saint Laurent | $758k |
| 17 Oct 2022 | Tempus Two Bar - Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy | $51k |
| 27 Sept 2022 | Fit-Out of Loius Vuitton store at David Jones | $464k |
| 19 Sept 2022 | Proposed Fit Out of Dior Store at David Jones | $272k |
| 09 Sept 2022 | Proposed altrations to existing retail tenacy | $369k |
| 17 Aug 2022 | Level 3 - Fit out of Gucci Section at David Jones Melbourne | $313k |
| 16 June 2022 | Proposed Brand Fitout of Chanel at David Jones | $313k |
| 01 Apr 2022 | Proposed alterations to existing retail tenancy (David Jones) | $247k |
| 24 Nov 2021 | Stage 2 – Balance of Works | $11.3m |
| 06 Oct 2021 | Refurbishment Works for David Jones - Bourke Street. Stage 1 – Part Internal Alterations Only | $11.3m |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Internal Tenancy Fit-Out for Sephora | $385k |
| 30 Oct 2015 | Stage 1: Refurbishment of Ground Floor North - Alterations to David Jones Retail Store | $6.6m |
| 24 June 2014 | Level 1 Proposed Internal Tenancy Fitout for St. Ali Sensory Lab (Cafe) David Jones | $80k |
| 13 Jan 2012 | Replacement of shopfront entry doors | $148k |
| 28 July 2010 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 20- Alteration to Levels 2 & 3, Wertheim Building & Lower Ground North | $100k |
| 20 July 2010 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 19- Installation of Part facade to Bourke St L5 | $300k |
| 28 May 2010 | AESOP Makeup Counter - David Jones | $42k |
| 28 Feb 2010 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 18 - Installation of Part facade to Bourke St L5 | $300k |
| 21 Dec 2009 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 16 - Construction of blade sign | $43k |
| 21 Dec 2009 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 17 - Construction of alterations and additions | $2.0m |
| 27 Nov 2009 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 15 - Fit out of lower, ground 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors | $4.0m |
| 29 Oct 2009 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 14 - Little Bourke St shop front and canopy | $200k |
| 15 Sept 2009 | David Jones redevelopment. Construction of Little Bourke Street Curtain Wall - Stage 13- Strip out level 3 South | $52k |
| 31 Aug 2009 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 12 - Construction of Little Bourke Street Curtain Wall | $1.9m |
| 12 Dec 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 11 - All work except Curtain Wall, Bourke Street canopies & fire services. | $53.0m |
| 20 Oct 2008 | Removal of lay flat hydrant hoses 294-312 Bourke Street Melbourne 3000 | $1k |
| 05 Sept 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 8 - Bulk excavation and site retention works. | $2.2m |
| 26 Aug 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 7 - Column Strengthening. | $1.0m |
| 04 Aug 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 6 - Demolition of a three storey building to the rear of 294-312 Little Bourke Street. | $1.0m |
| 24 June 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 4 - Demolition of 4 storey Building ( 283 Little Bourke Street). | $620k |
| 13 June 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 3 - Demolition of Little Bourke Streets Bridge. | $150k |
| 03 June 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 2 - Early services works relocation of booster connection to Bourke Street. enhancement of pad footing at Grid J17, removal of Buckley Place Platform and internal demolition. | $700k |
| 19 May 2008 | David Jones redevelopment. Stage 1 - Site Establishment works- Erection of internal hoarding, Ground & Levels 1, 2 & 3. | $150k |
| 10 Apr 2008 | Construction of Internal Alterations for Administration on Parts of Levels 1, 2 &3 | $60k |
| 17 Dec 2007 | Facade repair | $1.1m |
| 22 Sept 2006 | Construct external grilles & flag poles | $100k |
| 08 Sept 2006 | Alterations Level 3 | $150k |
| 20 July 2006 | Internal alterations-Mezzanine,Ground, & First Floor Fire hydrants & Hose Reels & ATM Installation | $0 |
| 23 May 2006 | Stage 3: Structural works and architectural variation. Retail construction of internal alterations to the ground floor, first floor and Mezzanine. | $0 |
| 18 May 2006 | Stage 2: Architectural, mechanical, fire sprinklers and detection system. Construction of internal alterations to the ground floor and Mezzanine level. | $7.5m |
| 12 May 2006 | Stage 1: Internal demolition works. Retail construction of internal alterations to the ground floor. | $450k |
| 28 Mar 2006 | Construction of demolition and internal fitout lower ground floor | $60k |
| 06 June 2005 | Stage 2: all works except EWIS | $4.0m |
| 17 May 2005 | Stage 1: emergency warning and intercommunication system project | $127k |
| 05 Apr 2001 | alts for Armani retail fit out | $300k |
| 23 Sept 1997 | all - fitout for restaurant | $50k |
| 12 Dec 1996 | Construct new stairs in Wertheim Building | $50k |
| 28 Sept 1996 | Stage 1- Works to Lower Ground Floor | $4.0m |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
