🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1983

385 Bourke Street

385 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 170 m tall Β· #37 in Melbourne
  • 41 floors
  • 33 businesses

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43 years standing

  1. 1983Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

68 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About 385 Bourke Street

385 Bourke Street is a commercial building in Melbourne VIC 3000 with 41 floors above ground, and the council census lists its main use as office. It was completed in 1983, and Eggleston MacDonald & Secomb are credited as its architects. At a roof height of 170 metres, it ranks 37th of 1586 buildings in Melbourne by measured roof height. One source gives the building's other names as Galleria, Galleria Retail Centre, State Bank Centre and The Galleria Shopping Plaza. The latest council census counts 33 businesses in the building, and Town Hall Station is about a four-minute walk away.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1983
Construction started
1983 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
170 m
#37 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
41
Footprint
5,511 mΒ²
Architect
Eggleston MacDonald & Secomb
Businesses
33
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS646708 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
68

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Town Hall Station 4 min walk Β· 12 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

152 cafΓ©s, 11 grocers, 20 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery6/10

46 street trees within 150 m Β· park 293 m away

✨ Activity10/10

21,488 people pass daily nearby Β· 68 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 385 Bourke Street.

πŸ“ArchitectEggleston MacDonald & Secomb1975–1983verified1975-1983 Β· Designed the building, which was built as the State Bank CentreSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“‹Leasing agentDexusreportedCurrent Β· Dexus publishes the 385 Bourke Street leasing and building pagesSource: Dexus β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
4 min Β· 358 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 432 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5
Tram stop
1 min Β· 88 m
πŸš‹Collins St/Elizabeth St #2
Tram stop
1 min Β· 92 m
πŸš‹Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3
Tram stop
1 min Β· 116 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

152β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
11πŸ›’ Grocers
9πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
20🩺 Medical
12πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
13🍷 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 385 Bourke Street

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

ABRAHAMS MEESE LAWYERS PTY LTD

Legal Services

Acquisitive

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

Ambition Group Limited

Employment Placement and Recruitment Services

Architectus Australia Pty Ltd

Architectural Services

Auriton

Non-Residential Building Construction

Balanced Securities Limited

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Clarence Professional Group

Office Administrative Services

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia

Banking

COOPER ENERGY (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.

Oil and Gas Extraction

Looking for space in 385 Bourke Street?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 385 Bourke Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $322k of new works
Largest: Level 14 - Internal Office Alterations
2025πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $2.9m of new works
Largest: Levels 11 & 22 - Fitout - Stage 1: Internal Strip Out Works
2024πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $5.1m of new works
Largest: Levels 11 & 22 - Fitout - Stage 2: Fitout works to Level 11 & 22
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $1.3m of new works
Largest: Level 15 - Internal Office Fitout for McMillen Jacobs Associates
2022πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits Β· about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Level 30 - Internal Office Fitout for Envirosuite
2021πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $13.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 4: Levels 27 and 29-34 refurbishment works. Infill existing stairs between Levels 32 and 33.
2020πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Level 9 - Internal Office Alterations for Cushman & Wakefield
2019πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $3.3m of new works
Largest: Level 35-38 - Alterations to existing office space
2018πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $4.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2- Levels 23, 24 & 26 (Part) Remainder of Works.
2017πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.0m of new works
Largest: Stage Two Building Permit - All Internal Works to Elizabeth Street & Bourke Street Levels (No Works Permitted to the Exterior)
2016πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $3.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - External Works (Final Stage)
2015πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $1.9m of new works
Largest: Level 16 - Aspect Fit-Out (Aspect Fit-out Partial Level 13 Only)
2014πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $668k of new works
Largest: Level 16 - Proposed Internal Fitout Works -
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $16k of new works
Largest: refurbishment works to tenancy on level 1
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $290k of new works
Largest: Replacement of Hydrant Pump
2011πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 3: Level 34 fitout. Alterations to existing building. TRU Energy
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $8.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Alterations to existing building. TRU Energy accommodation Levels 28-33
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 42 floors
2009πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $3.5m of new works
Largest: Level 12 - CBA Tenancy Refurbishment - Alterations
2008πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $507k of new works
Largest: Galleria alterations - Elizabeth Street Entry. Stage 2: Proposed refurbishment to retail tenancies, Ground Floor (part).
2007πŸ› 
Works
8 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $4.6m of new works
Largest: Internal stripout of tenancies (Ground Level)
2006πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $430k of new works
Largest: Medicare Australia - Galleria fitout Stage 2: Final including fire services
2005πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 42 floors
1983πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
385 Bourke Street completed: 41 floors
Derived from Wikipedia

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (CCZ2)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
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
PS646708
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
68
Estimated cost of works
About $59.4m
2006New 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

2005Office Β· 42 floors Β· "Comm Bank Building"
2009Office Β· 42 floors

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is 385 Bourke Street residential or commercial?

385 Bourke Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was 385 Bourke Street built?

385 Bourke Street was completed in 1983.

How many floors does 385 Bourke Street have?

385 Bourke Street has 41 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 385 Bourke Street?

The latest council census counted 33 businesses in 385 Bourke Street, including ABRAHAMS MEESE LAWYERS PTY LTD, Acquisitive and Ambition Group Limited.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 385 Bourke Street?

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

Who designed and built 385 Bourke Street?

Eggleston MacDonald & Secomb designed 385 Bourke Street. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is 385 Bourke Street?

About 170 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 37 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 385 Bourke Street?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 385 Bourke Street?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).

Does 385 Bourke Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS646708 has 1 lot.

When did construction of 385 Bourke Street begin?

One source gives 1983 as the year construction started. The building was completed in 1983 as well.

Has any work been done on 385 Bourke Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 68 building permits for 385 Bourke Street since 2006. The most recent was in April 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

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385 Bourke StreetCommercialβ€”411983
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365 Little Collins StreetCommercial101 m111982

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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