335-347 Swanston Street
335-347 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 55 m tall · #260 in Melbourne
- 15 floors
- 270 student apartments
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85 years standing
- 1941Completed
- 1997Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
12 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About 335-347 Swanston Street
335-347 Swanston Street is a 15-storey student accommodation building with 270 homes. Its roof is 55 m high, and it was completed in 1941. The building carries a heritage overlay.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🎓 Student accommodation
- Completed
- 1941 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 55 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#260 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 15 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,105 m²
- Student apartments
- 270
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS401839 · 280 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
Melbourne Central Railway Station 1 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
224 cafés, 19 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
67 street trees within 150 m · park 349 m away
31,158 people pass daily nearby · 47 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 335-347 Swanston Street.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 111 m
Train station1 min · 111 m
Tram stop1 min · 43 m
Tram stop1 min · 97 m
Tram stop2 min · 192 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).
Being built nearby
48-50 A'Beckett Street43 floors · 272 m awayapprovedTimeline
Everything that has happened at 335-347 Swanston Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO70Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1376Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking 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
- PS401839
- Lots on the plan
- 280
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $3.0m
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 335-347 Swanston Street in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 335-347 Swanston Street residential or commercial?
335-347 Swanston Street is student accommodation. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as student accommodation.
When was 335-347 Swanston Street built?
335-347 Swanston Street was completed in 1941.
How many floors does 335-347 Swanston Street have?
335-347 Swanston Street has 15 floors above ground.
Does 335-347 Swanston Street have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 270 student apartments at 335-347 Swanston Street.
Who built 335-347 Swanston Street?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is 335-347 Swanston Street?
About 55 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 260 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near 335-347 Swanston Street?
Melbourne Central Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for 335-347 Swanston Street?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1376).
Does 335-347 Swanston Street have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS401839 has 280 lots.
Has any work been done on 335-347 Swanston Street recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for 335-347 Swanston Street since 1997. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 335-347 Swanston Street | Student accommodation | — | 15 | 1941 |
| Dovers Building | Residential | 82 m | 8 | 1910 |
| Scape Swanston | Student accommodation | 128 m | 43 | 2016 |
| Aurora Melbourne Central | Mixed use | 147 m | 86 | 2016 |
| Melbourne Central Tower | Commercial | 158 m | 52 | 1991 |
| A'Beckett Tower | Mixed use | 187 m | 34 | 2010 |
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.