🏒 CommercialUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 1983

45 William Street

35-47 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 15 floors
  • 19 businesses
  • 13 car spaces

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43 years standing

  1. 1983Completed
  2. 2001Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

62 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About 45 William Street

45 William Street, also known as Wang House, is a commercial building with 15 floors above ground. It was completed in 1983.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1983 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
15 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
794 mΒ²
Businesses
19
Car spaces
13
Strata plan
TP686865 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
62

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 7 min walk Β· 11 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

74 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

106 street trees within 150 m Β· park 114 m away

✨ Activity7/10

283 people pass daily nearby Β· 39 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 45 William Street.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
7 min Β· 559 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
8 min Β· 613 m
πŸš‹William St/Collins St #3
Tram stop
1 min Β· 115 m
πŸš‹Collins St/William St #4
Tram stop
2 min Β· 146 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2
Tram stop
2 min Β· 187 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

74β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
3🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
12🍷 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 45 William Street

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

AED Legal Centre

Legal Services

Altis Consulting Pty Ltd

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Australian Contemporary Opera Inc

Creative Artists, Musicians, Writers and Performers

Bioscience Managers Pty Ltd

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

BRI Ferrier Pty Ltd

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Buckmaster Hawkey Pty Ltd

Employment Placement and Recruitment Services

@ Cafe 45

Cafes and Restaurants

GT Insurance

Auxiliary Insurance Services

Justitia

Legal 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 45 William Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $596k of new works
Largest: Level 7 - Office fitout alterations
2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $440k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing Office (Lobby and General Amenities) - Level 12
2024πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 15 floors
Name recorded: 45 William Street
2024πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $934k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing Office Building (Lobby and General Amenities)
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $540k of new works
Largest: Minor Fitout to Level 12A
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $202k of new works
Largest: Office fitout
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $96k of new works
Largest: Level 11, Suite 11.01 - Make Good Works Only
2018πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $461k of new works
Largest: Level 7 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy
2017πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $174k of new works
Largest: Level 9 - Office
2016πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Level 4 (Part) - NZTE Office Tenancy - Internal Non Structural Alterations to Part of the Existing Office Tenancy
2015πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $2.0m of new works
Largest: Levels 4, 6, 9 & 12A Internal Alterations and Additions
2014πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.7m of new works
Largest: Level 2, 5 & 12a - Internal Office Alterations to an Existing Building
2013πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $386k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment to office building - Stage 6: Alterations to office building - Level 3 & 4
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $3.4m of new works
Largest: Refurbishment to office building - Stage 3: Level 11 demolition only
2011πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $366k of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Services alterations
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 15 floors
Name recorded: 45 William Street
2010πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $380k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to an existing tenancy
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $290k of new works
Largest: INTERNAL OFFICE FITOUT TO EXISTING TENANCY AASTRA Level 12
2008πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $390k of new works
Largest: Internal office reconfiguration for cash services Australia Level 6.
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $215k of new works
Largest: Proposed alterations to an existing office, partition fitout to Level 6. Stage 0: All building works.
2006πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $126k of new works
Largest: Henderson and lodge office fitout; Alterations to level 10
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $45k of new works
Largest: Fitout office Level 5
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 15 floors
Name recorded: 45 WILLIAM STREET
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $6k of new works
Largest: Partition alterations Level 2
2003πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $277k of new works
Largest: Office partition fitout on Level 11
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 15 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $216k of new works
Largest: Office fit out part level 9
1999πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $209k of new works
Largest: lvl 10 office fitout altertions to an existing bldg
1998πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $194k of new works
Largest: Office fitout level 8
1997πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $155k of new works
Largest: L''Oreal office fitout Level 4
1995πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $27k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout
1983πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
45 William Street completed: 15 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

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
PO1Parking 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
TP686865
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
62
Estimated cost of works
About $13.7m
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

2002Office Β· 15 floors Β· "WANG HOUSE"
2004Office Β· 15 floors Β· "45 WILLIAM STREET"
2010Office Β· 15 floors Β· "45 William Street"
2024Unoccupied - Unused Β· 15 floors Β· "45 William Street"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is 45 William Street residential or commercial?

45 William Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was 45 William Street built?

45 William Street was completed in 1983.

How many floors does 45 William Street have?

45 William Street has 15 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 45 William Street?

The latest council census counted 19 businesses in 45 William Street, including AED Legal Centre, Altis Consulting Pty Ltd and Australian Contemporary Opera Inc.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 45 William Street?

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

Who built 45 William Street?

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

What public transport is near 45 William Street?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Collins St #3, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 45 William Street?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does 45 William Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP686865 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on 45 William Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 62 building permits for 45 William Street since 1995. The most recent was in September 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
45 William StreetCommercialβ€”151983
MLC (North) TowerCommercial48 m321972
The Olderfleet BuildingCommercial54 m402020
15 William StreetCommercial71 m221967
Orion HouseCommercial77 m111921

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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