🏒 CommercialParking - Commercial CoveredCompleted 1991πŸ› Heritage overlay

Victoria University Of Technology

300-316 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 63 m tall Β· #226 in Melbourne
  • 20 floors
  • 1 businesses
  • 574 car spaces

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35 years standing

  1. 1991Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

54 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Victoria University Of Technology

Victoria University Of Technology is a commercial building with 20 floors above ground, rising 80 m, also known as the Victoria University city campus. Its main use in the council census is covered commercial parking. It was completed in 1991, and its refurbishment was designed by Gray Puksand and built by McCormack. The building was bought in November 2021 by Marprop and Futuro Capital for $80.8 million.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1991
Height
80 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
62 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#226 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
20
Footprint
2,220 mΒ²
Businesses
1
Car spaces
574
Strata plan
PS640928 Β· 3 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
54

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Flinders Street Station 2 min walk Β· 11 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

120 cafΓ©s, 10 grocers, 10 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery6/10

36 street trees within 150 m Β· park 153 m away

✨ Activity10/10

28,010 people pass daily nearby Β· 53 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 Victoria University Of Technology.

πŸ“‹Project managerMostynCopperreportedRefurbishment Β· Managed the comprehensive refurbishment and spec suite fit-outSource: MostynCopper β†—
πŸ“ArchitectGray PuksandverifiedRefurbishment Β· Architect for the repositioning and refurbishmentSource: McCormack β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderMcCormackreportedRefurbishment Β· Head design and construction contractor for the repositioningSource: McCormack β†—
🏦OwnerMarprop2021–reportedCurrent Β· 2021- Β· Joint venture owner with Futuro CapitalSource: Real Estate Source β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorFuturo Capital2021–reportedCurrent Β· 2021- Β· Joint venture partner with MarpropSource: Real Estate Source β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
2 min Β· 196 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 259 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4
Tram stop
1 min Β· 45 m
πŸš‹Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 72 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Collins St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 190 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

120β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
10πŸ›’ Grocers
9πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
10🩺 Medical
6πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
16🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Businesses in Victoria University Of Technology

1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Secure Parking

Parking Services

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Victoria University Of Technology: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $4.0m of new works
Largest: Level 11 - Internal alteration to existing building - Stage 1: Demolition
2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $355k of new works
Largest: Suite L17 - Internal fit out works
2024πŸ› 
Works
7 building permits Β· about $12.0m of new works
Largest: Level 12 & 13 Alterations
2023πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $14.8m of new works
Largest: Level 14 – 16 Tenancy Fitouts - Building Alterations & Refurbishment
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $1.7m of new works
Largest: Ground Floor and Levels 9-18 - Building alterations to basement
27 Nov 2021πŸ“°
News
Marprop and Futuro Capital buy 300 Flinders Street for $80.8 million
Marprop and Futuro Capital agreed to buy the Flinders Street office from Hotel Grand Central for $80.8 million, after it was marketed earlier in 2021. Hotel Grand Central had bought the building from the university in 2013 for $48.5 million.
12 Apr 2021πŸ“°
News
Hotel Grand Central marketed 300 Flinders Street office for sale at over $90 million
The office component, held by Hotel Grand Central since buying it from Victoria University in 2013, was offered for sale with expectations of more than $90 million. The university was still occupying the office at the time, with its lease expiring in 2022.
Covered by 2 outlets
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $32k of new works
Largest: Level 17&18 - Internal alterations for Victoria University Flinders St Campus
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $198k of new works
Largest: Level 10 (Rooms FS1033 & FS1034) - Proposed refurbishment of existing teaching spaces
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $4k of new works
Largest: Room 0907, Level 9 - Alteration to an Existing Door in an Exit Path - Installation of Access control
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $137k of new works
Largest: UPGRADE and Ratification of the Existing Fire Sprinkler System
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $24k of new works
Largest: Level 10 - Internal non-structural office alterations for Confucius Institute
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $1.5m of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing University
2014πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $264k of new works
Largest: Level 10 & 14, Victoria University - College of Business Internal office fitout
17 Jul 2013πŸ“°
News
Victoria University offers its Flinders Street CBD campus building for sale with leaseback
The university put its prominent CBD building up for sale, with the office area expected to fetch about $45 million and a two-year leaseback at about $4 million a year. The adjoining car park had been sold separately in 2011 for $28.1 million.
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $617k of new works
Largest: Victoria University - Arcade Refurbishment / Alterations
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as parking - commercial covered, 19 floors
Name recorded: Victoria University Of Technology
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $542k of new works
Largest: Foyer and fecade alterations eciuding advertising sign on flinders street, Part Ground Floor Only.
2008πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $526k of new works
Largest: Alteration to office Level 13 VUT
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $88k of new works
Largest: Alteration to Vic Uni. Level 10.
2006πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $5.5m of new works
Largest: VUT - Alterations to office building, Levels 10 (part), 11, 14 & 15. Variation: Alteration to level 2 works. Occupancy Permit: Level 10 (par
2005πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $3.1m of new works
Largest: Visual Art, Design & Multimedia Facility fitout on levels 16 - 18
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $18k of new works
Largest: Alterations and fitout to level 11 - Mechanical Upgrade Works
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $86k of new works
Largest: Alteration to level 10 Room 10.95-10.97
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $16k of new works
Largest: Room 1103, Level 11, Victoria University - Internal Office Alterations
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: parking - commercial covered, 19 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $2.7m of new works
Largest: refurbishment lvl 9 Victoria University
2000πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $126k of new works
Largest: fitout shop 4
1999πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $745k of new works
Largest: stage 1 Fitout to level 12 and lift lobby refurbishment to levels 12, 13, 16 & 17
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $952k of new works
Largest: all - fitout for level 9 & 13
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $49k of new works
Largest: office partition alterations to lv 16
1995πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $870k of new works
Largest: Office fitout alterations
1991πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Victoria University Of Technology completed: 20 floors
Derived from Scharp

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO505Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SBO2Special Building Overlay: mapped as at risk of overland stormwater flooding

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
PS640928
Lots on the plan
3
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
54
Estimated cost of works
About $50.8m
1995New works by year (estimated)2026

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

2002Parking - Commercial Covered Β· 19 floors Β· "GATEWAY EXCHANGE"
2009Parking - Commercial Covered Β· 19 floors Β· "Victoria University Of Technology"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Victoria University Of Technology residential or commercial?

Victoria University Of Technology is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - commercial covered.

When was Victoria University Of Technology built?

Victoria University Of Technology was completed in 1991.

How many floors does Victoria University Of Technology have?

Victoria University Of Technology has 20 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Victoria University Of Technology?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Victoria University Of Technology, including Secure Parking.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Victoria University Of Technology?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Victoria University Of Technology?

Gray Puksand designed Victoria University Of Technology and McCormack built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Victoria University Of Technology?

About 62 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 226 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Victoria University Of Technology?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Victoria University Of Technology?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO505).

Does Victoria University Of Technology have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS640928 has 3 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has 300 Flinders Street been sold?

Yes. Victoria University offered the building for sale with leaseback in July 2013. It was marketed for sale at over $90 million in April 2021, and in November 2021 Marprop and Futuro Capital bought it for $80.8 million.

Has any work been done on Victoria University Of Technology recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 54 building permits for Victoria University Of Technology since 1995. The most recent was in May 2026.

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