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Republic Tower

299-319 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
113 mheight
36floors
1999completed
88homes
5permits

Development milestones

Construction startedApr 1999First major construction permit issued
First occupantsApr 1999First occupancy permit issued
Completed1999Republic Tower completed: 36 floors

Building team

Architect
Fender Katsalidis
Developer
Republic Tower Pty Ltd
Builder
Multiplex Constructions
Structural engineer
Barry Gale Engineers & Partners
Owners corporation manager
MICM

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, PO1
Strata plan
PS341293 · 111 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 6 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 7

Timeline

9 Jun 2025Multiplicity refits apartment in Republic Tower
Wallpaper* reported on a refresh by the studio Multiplicity of an apartment in Republic Tower, renovated for a retired couple. The article notes the building was completed in 1999 and designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects.
20231 building permit · about $100k of new works
Largest: Tenancy F22, F Shed - internal fitout work to an existing commercial tenancy
9 Dec 2014Basement restaurant space in Republic Tower sold, leased to Quanjude
An Urban.com.au article, syndicated on apartments.com.au, reported that the basement restaurant strata space in the tower had been sold and was leased to Quanjude Peking Duck Restaurant with options until 2022. The article said the sale price achieved by CBRE agents had been speculated at $3.6 million, which it presented as unconfirmed.
20131 building permit · about $8k of new works
Largest: Relocation of existing glazing to existing apartment Unit 282
2010Council census records it as residential apartment, 36 floors
Name recorded: Republic Tower
20082 certificates · about $477k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Apartment(s) 222.
20071 certificate
Largest: Apartment fitout Level 31
20061 building permit · about $49k of new works
Largest: Alteration Unit 27
2004Council census records it as residential apartment, 36 floors
Name recorded: REPUBLIC TOWER
20021 certificate · about $50k of new works
Largest: Construct storage ares on most levels
2002First council census entry: residential apartment, 35 floors
1999Republic Tower completed: 36 floors
Derived from Wallpaper
Apr 1999First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
Apr 1999First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
19991 building permit and 2 certificates · about $31.7m of new works
Largest: Construction of a new building at 299 Queen St, Melb. Stg 1A - Piles located to south of gridline E & Piles located along & to the east of g
19951 building permit · about $25k of new works
Largest: Variation to alteration to existing building. Offices on level 7.

Building permits and certificates (11)

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.

07 Dec 2023Tenancy F22, F Shed - internal fitout work to an existing commercial tenancy$100k
06 Mar 2013Relocation of existing glazing to existing apartment Unit 282$8k
14 Nov 2008Alterations to residential part of another building (2) - Renovations to unit 141 in Republic Tower.$150k
20 Aug 2008Alteration to Apartment(s) 222.$327k
04 Apr 2007Apartment fitout Level 31$0
11 Aug 2006Alteration Unit 27$49k
06 June 2002Construct storage ares on most levels$50k
07 Dec 1999Fitout restaurant$1.6m
28 Apr 1999Construction of a new building at 299 Queen St, Melb. Stg 1A - Piles located to south of gridline E & Piles located along & to the east of gridline 2.$30.0m
28 Apr 1999Partition fitout$68k
25 July 1995Variation to alteration to existing building. Offices on level 7.$25k

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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