🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1925πŸ› Heritage overlay

Equitable House

335-349 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 54 m tall Β· #269 in Melbourne
  • 14 floors
  • 103 businesses

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101 years standing

  1. 1925Completed
  2. 2002Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

47 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Equitable House

Equitable House is an office building at 335-349 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, and is covered by a heritage overlay. It has 14 floors above ground and a roof height of 54 metres, and was completed in 1925.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1925 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
54 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#269 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
14 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,241 mΒ²
Businesses
103
Car spaces
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Strata plan
PS537345 Β· 152 lots
Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
47

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Town Hall Station 4 min walk Β· 13 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

170 cafΓ©s, 11 grocers, 19 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery6/10

54 street trees within 150 m Β· park 288 m away

✨ Activity10/10

21,488 people pass daily nearby Β· 66 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 Equitable House.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
4 min Β· 308 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 371 m
πŸš‹Collins St/Elizabeth St #2
Tram stop
1 min Β· 37 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Collins St #5
Tram stop
1 min Β· 87 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 149 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

170β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
11πŸ›’ Grocers
7πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
19🩺 Medical
17πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
17🍷 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 Equitable House

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

30 Minutes Fix Pty Ltd

Electronic (except Domestic Appliance) and Precision Equipment Repair and Maint

ADVANCED CHOICE FINANCE PTY LTD

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Affirm Software Group

Computer System Design and Related Services

AM Actuaries Pty Ltd

General Insurance

A One Accountants Pty Ltd

Accounting Services

A One Australia Education Group

Other Personal Services n.e.c.

Aqua Jewellers Pty Ltd

Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing

AusAsia International Institute

Other Personal Services n.e.c.

Auscan Consultants Pty Ltd

Other Personal Services n.e.c.

Looking for space in Equitable House?

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Equitable House: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Change of Classification to an existing School - Class Rooms Change of Classification
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $58k of new works
Largest: Suite 164 - Proposed alterations to an existing office
2023πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Level 12 - Alterations to an existing office
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Ground floor (Sulhwa) - Construction of an internal restaurant fitout
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $245k of new works
Largest: Internal Alterations for Maniax Axe Throwing
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Lot 303, 401-404, 409 - Change of Classification to School - Class Rooms
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: Suite 110 - Proposed Removal of Suspended Ceiling
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $6k of new works
Largest: Suite 110 - Proposed Removal of Suspended Ceiling
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $119k of new works
Largest: Industry Beans -Retail tenancy fit out
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $34k of new works
Largest: Unit 1006 - Internal office alterations
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $65k of new works
Largest: Shop 6B - Ground Floor, 121 Elizabeth Street - Tenancy fitout - City Forex Currency Exchange
2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 14 floors
Name recorded: Equitable House
2014πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $345k of new works
Largest: Lot 4 - Alterations to building Ground Floor
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $601k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment and alterations to the building, amenities refurbishment and alteration to sanitary facilities
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $65k of new works
Largest: Alterations-Office partitions Level 2 Units 14 & 15
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $15k of new works
Largest: Office partitioning works to level 10
2010πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $142k of new works
Largest: Office fitout - Level 9
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 14 floors
Name recorded: EQUITABLE HOUSE
2008πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $223k of new works
Largest: Office fitout, Suite 905.
2007πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 14 floors
Name recorded: ELIZABETH ARCADE
2007πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $165k of new works
Largest: Stage 8: To completion. Refurbishment office retail space & related services works levels 6 & 7- basement, ground, common areas in levels 1
2006πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Stage 4 - Facade works inclusive of gantries,new windows to Level 2 & 6. Alterations to canopy, new external building signage & light blade.
2005πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $6.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 1: Refurbishment office retail space & related services works levels 6 & 7- basement, ground, common areas in levels 1 - 12 inclusive
2004πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $36k of new works
Largest: Re-erection of Roof access escape stairway
2003πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $426k of new works
Largest: New IGA Express fitout
2002πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $770k of new works
Largest: Alterations to a building. Ground Floor (Retail Tenancies) - 343 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 14 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $13k of new works
Largest: Level 11 - Alterations to an existing office.
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing office
1996πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $14k of new works
Largest: Alteration to an existing building
1995πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $12k of new works
Largest: Office partitions to part of Level 3
1994πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: Disabled persons toilet
1925πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Equitable House completed: 14 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (CCZ2)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO1350Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO2Parking 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
PS537345
Lots on the plan
152
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
47
Estimated cost of works
About $11.5m
1994New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2002Unoccupied - Unused Β· 14 floors Β· "ELIZABETH ARCADE"
2007Office Β· 14 floors Β· "ELIZABETH ARCADE"
2009Office Β· 14 floors Β· "EQUITABLE HOUSE"
2014Office Β· 14 floors Β· "Equitable House"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Equitable House residential or commercial?

Equitable House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Equitable House built?

Equitable House was completed in 1925.

How many floors does Equitable House have?

Equitable House has 14 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Equitable House?

The latest council census counted 103 businesses in Equitable House, including 30 Minutes Fix Pty Ltd, ADVANCED CHOICE FINANCE PTY LTD and Affirm Software Group.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Equitable House?

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

Who built Equitable House?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is Equitable House?

About 54 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 269 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Equitable House?

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

What is the planning zone for Equitable House?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1350).

Does Equitable House have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS537345 has 152 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Equitable House recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 47 building permits for Equitable House since 1994. The most recent was in October 2024.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Equitable HouseCommercialβ€”141925
365 Little Collins StreetCommercial52 m111982
330 COLLINS STREETCommercial63 m201963
385 Bourke StreetCommercial77 m421983

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 Β© Google Maps.

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