Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19
363-397 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 4 m tall · #1546 in Melbourne
- 1 floors
- 9 businesses
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134 years standing
- 1892Completed
- 1990Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
6 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19
Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19, also known as Banana Alley, is a commercial building at 363-397 Flinders Street, Melbourne, used mainly for indoor entertainment and recreation. It has one floor above ground and a roof height of 4 m, and it was completed in 1892.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1892 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 4 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#1546 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 1 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 318 m²
- Businesses
- 9
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PP5514C · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 6
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 5 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
51 cafés, 1 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m
76 street trees within 150 m · park 41 m away
7,767 people pass daily nearby · 28 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 Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 385 m
Train station5 min · 434 m
Tram stop1 min · 70 m
Tram stop1 min · 92 m
Tram stop3 min · 219 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 Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19
9 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Dohertys Gym
Hair Guy Barbershop
HLU Hair & Beauty Salon
Melbourne Martial Arts Academy
Melbourne River Cruisers
Melbourne River Cruises
Platform One
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO40Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO649Heritage 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
- PP5514C
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 6
- Estimated cost of works
- About $559k
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 Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 residential or commercial?
Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as entertainment/recreation - indoor.
When was Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 built?
Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 was completed in 1892.
How many floors does Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 have?
Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 has 1 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19?
The latest council census counted 9 businesses in Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19, including Dohertys Gym, Hair Guy Barbershop and HLU Hair & Beauty Salon.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19?
About 4 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 1546 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Market St/Flinders St #3, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO649).
Does Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP5514C has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 since 1995. The most recent was in November 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Alley Vaults No. 1 - 19 | Commercial | — | 1 | 1892 |
| Q2 Tower | Commercial | 111 m | 13 | 2007 |
| Alkira House | Mixed use | 140 m | 10 | 1937 |
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.