Optus Centre
359-373 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 159 m tall · #48 in Melbourne
- 34 floors
- 23 businesses
- 265 car spaces
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51 years standing
- 1975Completed
- 1992Refurbished
- 2015Planning application
- TodayStill standing
143 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Optus Centre
Optus Centre is a 34-storey office tower on Collins Street in Melbourne, with a roof height of 158 metres. Bates Smart designed it, and it was completed in 1975. Woods Bagot was the architect for its refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1975
- Construction started
- 1975 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 153 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
158 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#48 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 34
- Footprint
- 3,140 m²
- Architect
- Bates Smart Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 23
- Car spaces
- 265
- Strata plan
- TP513276 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 143
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 4 min walk · 13 tram stops within 400 m
134 cafés, 6 grocers, 13 medical within 250 m
81 street trees within 150 m · park 186 m away
5,147 people pass daily nearby · 70 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 Optus Centre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 349 m
Train station5 min · 400 m
Tram stop2 min · 132 m
Tram stop3 min · 207 m
Tram stop3 min · 208 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 Optus Centre
23 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Anytime Fitness Melbourne CBD2
Australian Institute Of Company Directors
Australian Red Cross Society
Bang & Olufsen
Bensons Property Group Pty Ltd
BG&E
Brickworks Design Studio
Cha Ching Eatery
Colliers International Residential
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Optus Centre: 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 designHO1322Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- TP513276
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 143
- Estimated cost of works
- About $190.3m
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 Optus Centre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Optus Centre residential or commercial?
Optus Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Optus Centre built?
Optus Centre was completed in 1975.
How many floors does Optus Centre have?
Optus Centre has 34 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Optus Centre?
The latest council census counted 23 businesses in Optus Centre, including Anytime Fitness Melbourne CBD2, Australian Institute Of Company Directors and Australian Red Cross Society.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Optus Centre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Optus Centre?
Bates Smart designed Optus Centre. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Optus Centre?
About 158 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 48 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Optus Centre?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Elizabeth St/Collins St #5, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Optus Centre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1322).
Does Optus Centre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP513276 has 1 lot.
How much was Optus Centre sold for?
Pacific Alliance Group bought Optus Centre for $340 million, with the sale reported in June 2024. In April 2023, Mirvac was marketing the building for about $400 million.
Has any work been done on Optus Centre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 143 building permits for Optus Centre since 1995. The most recent was in April 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optus Centre | Commercial | — | 34 | 1975 |
| 357 Collins Street | Commercial | 31 m | 26 | 1968 |
| Prime Value House | Commercial | 78 m | 12 | 1983 |
| 333 Collins Street | Commercial | 75 m | 29 | 1990 |
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), Development Activity Monitor (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.