🏒 CommercialPerformances, Conferences, CeremoniesCompleted 1874πŸ› Heritage overlay

Horticultural Hall

31-33 Victoria Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 2 floors
  • 1 businesses
  • 10 car spaces

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152 years standing

  1. 1874Completed
  2. 2001Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

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About Horticultural Hall

Horticultural Hall is a two-storey venue used for performances, conferences and ceremonies. Developed by the Victorian Horticultural Improvement Society, with William Ellerker as architect, construction began in 1873 and the building was completed in 1874.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1874 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Construction started
1873 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
2
Footprint
276 mΒ²
Architect
William Ellerker
Businesses
1
Car spaces
10
Strata plan
PP5514C Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
MUZ
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

State Library Station 4 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

27 cafΓ©s, 1 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

111 street trees within 150 m Β· park 71 m away

✨ Activity3/10

2,950 people pass daily nearby Β· 7 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 Horticultural Hall.

πŸ“ArchitectWilliam Ellerker1873verified1873 Β· Designer of the 1873 hallSource: Working Heritage β†—
πŸ—DeveloperVictorian Horticultural Improvement Society1873reported1873 Β· Commissioning bodySource: Wikipedia β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†State Library Station
Train station
4 min Β· 292 m
πŸš†State Library Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 361 m
πŸš‹Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8
Tram stop
2 min Β· 158 m
πŸš‹Russell St/La Trobe St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 174 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central & State Library stations/La Trobe St (Melb... #6
Tram stop
3 min Β· 257 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

27β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
4🍷 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 Horticultural Hall

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

Victorian Opera

Performing Arts Venue Operation

Looking for space in Horticultural Hall?

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Horticultural Hall: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 2 floors
Name recorded: Horticultural Hall
2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 2 floors
Name recorded: HORTICULTURAL HALL
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 2 floors
Name recorded: HORTICULTURAL HALL
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 2 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $350k of new works
Largest: alterations & additions to ground & 1st floor of Horticulural social hall
1874πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Horticultural Hall completed: 2 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneMIXED USE ZONE (MUZ)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO4Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO495Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO12Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

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
PP5514C
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0
Estimated cost of works
About $350k
2001New works by year (estimated)2001

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

2002Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 2 floors Β· "HORTICULTURAL HALL"
2006Unoccupied - Unused Β· 2 floors Β· "HORTICULTURAL HALL"
2008Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 2 floors Β· "HORTICULTURAL HALL"
2013Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 2 floors Β· "Horticultural Hall"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Horticultural Hall residential or commercial?

Horticultural Hall is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.

When was Horticultural Hall built?

Horticultural Hall was completed in 1874.

How many floors does Horticultural Hall have?

Horticultural Hall has 2 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Horticultural Hall?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Horticultural Hall, including Victorian Opera.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Horticultural Hall?

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

Who designed and built Horticultural Hall?

Victorian Horticultural Improvement Society developed Horticultural Hall and William Ellerker designed it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Horticultural Hall?

State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Horticultural Hall?

The site is in the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO495).

Does Horticultural Hall have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PP5514C has 1 lot.

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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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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