Melbourne Central Tower
316-360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 211 m tall · #18 in Melbourne
- 52 floors
- 58 businesses
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35 years standing
- 1991Completed
- TodayStill standing
241 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Melbourne Central Tower
Melbourne Central Tower is an office tower with 52 floors above ground, completed in 1991. Its roof stands 211 m high. It was developed by Kumagai Gumi and Essington Limited, with architecture by Hassell, Kisho Kurokawa and Bates Smart.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1991
- Height
- 210 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#18 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 52
- Footprint
- 3,254 m²
- Architect
- Kisho Kurokawa Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 58
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS310072 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 241
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 1 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
225 cafés, 21 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
46 street trees within 150 m · park 461 m away
6,903 people pass daily nearby · 58 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 Melbourne Central Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 104 m
Train station1 min · 111 m
Tram stop1 min · 34 m
Tram stop1 min · 106 m
Tram stop2 min · 198 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).
Businesses in Melbourne Central Tower
58 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Acciona Energy Australia Global Pty Ltd
ACIC
AIRMASTER CORPORATION PTY LTD
AITSL
Althea Company Pty Ltd
Andersen Partnership
Australian Communications & Media Authority
Australia Visa Link
AUSTROADS LTD
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Melbourne Central 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 designPO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO3Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap 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
- PS310072
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 241
- Estimated cost of works
- About $240.9m
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 Melbourne Central Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melbourne Central Tower residential or commercial?
Melbourne Central Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Melbourne Central Tower built?
Melbourne Central Tower was completed in 1991.
How many floors does Melbourne Central Tower have?
Melbourne Central Tower has 52 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Melbourne Central Tower?
The latest council census counted 58 businesses in Melbourne Central Tower, including Acciona Energy Australia Global Pty Ltd, ACIC and AIRMASTER CORPORATION PTY LTD.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Melbourne Central Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Melbourne Central Tower?
Essington Limited developed Melbourne Central Tower and Bates Smart designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Melbourne Central Tower?
About 211 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 18 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Melbourne Central Tower?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Melbourne Central Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).
Does Melbourne Central Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS310072 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Melbourne Central Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 241 building permits for Melbourne Central Tower since 1995. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Central Tower | Commercial | — | 52 | 1991 |
| Eporo Tower | Mixed use | 106 m | 44 | 2016 |
| Melbourne Star Apartments | Mixed use | 111 m | 41 | 2013 |
| Melbourne Sky Apartments | Mixed use | 111 m | 37 | 2013 |
| Aurora Melbourne Central | Mixed use | 134 m | 86 | 2016 |
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 © Google Maps.