Republic Tower
299-319 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 113 m tall · #102 in Melbourne
- 36 floors
- 88 homes
- 2 businesses
- 140 car spaces
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| Rent | — | 1-bed median $560/wk | realestate.com.au ↗domain.com.au ↗ |
| Lease space | — | — | realcommercial.com.au ↗commercialrealestate.com.au ↗ |
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27 years standing
- 1999Completed
- Apr 1999Construction started
- TodayStill standing
5 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Republic Tower
Republic Tower is a 36-storey apartment tower on Queen Street, rising 113 m to the roof, with 88 homes. Developed by Republic Tower Pty Ltd and designed by Fender Katsalidis, it was completed in 1999 and built by Multiplex Constructions.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏬 Mixed use
- Completed
- 1999
- Height
- 100 m to the top
113 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#102 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 36
- Footprint
- 1,309 m²
- Homes
- 88
- Architect
- Fender Katsalidis
- Builder
- Multiplex Constructions Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- 140
- Strata plan
- PS341293 · 111 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 5
Score cards
Flagstaff Railway Station 3 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
70 cafés, 5 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
93 street trees within 150 m · park 218 m away
3,948 people pass daily nearby · 34 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for Republic Tower.
🚗 140 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.6 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Republic Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 270 m
Train station3 min · 275 m
Tram stop2 min · 169 m
Tram stop2 min · 199 m
Tram stop3 min · 206 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).
Prices and rents around here
Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.
Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.
Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd
| Apartment | Median rent | Change in a year | Trend since Mar 2016 | New leases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $560/wk | +1.8% | 6,274 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 2 bedroom | $735/wk | +2.1% | 6,605 in the year to Sep 2025 | |
| 3 bedroom | $1050/wk | -4.5% | 737 in the year to Sep 2025 |
Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.
Businesses in Republic Tower
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Korea town melbourne
Ming Dining
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Republic Tower: 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 designPO1Parking 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
- Plan of subdivision
- PS341293
- Lots on the plan
- 111
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 5
- Estimated cost of works
- About $32.4m
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 Republic Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Resident & tenant reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Republic Tower residential or commercial?
Republic Tower mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Republic Tower built?
Republic Tower was completed in 1999.
How many floors does Republic Tower have?
Republic Tower has 36 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Republic Tower?
Republic Tower has 88 homes. The national address file lists 109 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Republic Tower have parking?
The City of Melbourne records 140 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.
What do apartments cost near Republic 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 Republic Tower?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Republic Tower, including Korea town melbourne and Ming Dining.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Republic Tower?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 299-319 Queen Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Republic Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Republic Tower?
Republic Tower Pty Ltd developed Republic Tower, Fender Katsalidis designed it and Multiplex Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Republic Tower?
About 113 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 102 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Republic Tower?
Flagstaff Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/La Trobe St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Republic Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Republic Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS341293 has 111 lots.
Has any work been done on Republic Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 5 building permits for Republic Tower since 1995. The most recent was in December 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Tower | Mixed use | — | 36 | 1999 |
| Victorian University City Tower | Commercial | 65 m | 29 | 2022 |
| Paragon | Residential | 63 m | 50 | 2022 |
| La Banque Apartments | Residential | 87 m | 37 | 2010 |
| Centro Apartments | Mixed use | 101 m | 13 | 1968 |
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), CLUE residential dwellings (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.