🏒 CommercialEducational/ResearchCompleted 1994

Lonsdale Gardens

394-400 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 13 floors
  • 10 businesses
  • 34 car spaces

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32 years standing

  1. 1994Completed
  2. 2000Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

20 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Lonsdale Gardens

Lonsdale Gardens is a building with 13 floors above ground at 394-400 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne. The council census lists its main use as educational and research, and it was completed in 1994.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1994 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
13 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
811 mΒ²
Businesses
10
Car spaces
34
Strata plan
PS326122 Β· 69 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
20

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Melbourne Central Station 4 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

143 cafΓ©s, 9 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

95 street trees within 150 m Β· park 390 m away

✨ Activity10/10

11,024 people pass daily nearby Β· 90 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 Lonsdale Gardens.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Melbourne Central Station
Train station
4 min Β· 322 m
πŸš†Melbourne Central Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 329 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 188 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5
Tram stop
3 min Β· 207 m
πŸš‹Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3
Tram stop
3 min Β· 237 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

143β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
9πŸ›’ Grocers
10πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
5🩺 Medical
3πŸ’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 Lonsdale Gardens

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

Alien & Coco

Takeaway Food Services

AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE PTY LTD

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Australian Industrial Systems Institute

Adult, Community and Other Education n.e.c.

Bing Chillin

Cafes and Restaurants

Edcellent

Adult, Community and Other Education n.e.c.

Eltham College of Education City Campus

Secondary Education

Gourmet 2 Go

Higher Education

Ikkai

Cafes and Restaurants

MWT Australia

Other Personal Services n.e.c.

Looking for space in Lonsdale Gardens?

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Lonsdale Gardens: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 13 floors
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $18k of new works
Largest: Change of Use: Class 9B Education Facility - Level 5, 398 Lonsdale St
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $198k of new works
Largest: Shop 5, Ground floor, Internal alteration works to an existing retail tenancy.
2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 13 floors
2018πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 13 floors
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $596k of new works
Largest: Level 2 - Amenities Refurbishment
2017πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $81k of new works
Largest: Proposed Level 4 Minor Fitout and Level 5 Change of Use to Training Room and Fitout
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $178k of new works
Largest: Unit 902: Internal alterations to Apartment 902
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Construction of disabled WC & First Aid Room within existing education building - Level 2
2012πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 13 floors
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $10k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations Level 4
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $186k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment of Entry lobby and new entrance to Hardware Lane 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as educational/research, 13 floors
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $592k of new works
Largest: Change of Use from office to education facility at Level 1, 2 & 4 at 398 Lonsdale Street.
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $62k of new works
Largest: Internal kitchen refurbishment for Academy International - Basement Level
2005πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 13 floors
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $76k of new works
Largest: Office fitout level 5
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Alterations Level 1 & 2 office
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of Alarm Signalling Equipment - 398 Lonsdale Street
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: residential apartment, 13 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $130k of new works
Largest: office fit out part lvl1 (sth end)
1998πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $110k of new works
Largest: Alterations on bvasement floor
1997πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $134k of new works
Largest: Office partitions on level 4
1995πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $125k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing building
1994πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Lonsdale Gardens completed: 13 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
PS326122
Lots on the plan
69
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
20
Estimated cost of works
About $2.6m
1995New works by year (estimated)2024

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

2002Residential Apartment Β· 13 floors
2005Office Β· 13 floors
2009Educational/Research Β· 13 floors
2012Residential Apartment Β· 13 floors
2018Educational/Research Β· 13 floors
2022Unoccupied - Unused Β· 13 floors
2024Educational/Research Β· 13 floors

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lonsdale Gardens residential or commercial?

Lonsdale Gardens is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.

When was Lonsdale Gardens built?

Lonsdale Gardens was completed in 1994.

How many floors does Lonsdale Gardens have?

Lonsdale Gardens has 13 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Lonsdale Gardens?

The latest council census counted 10 businesses in Lonsdale Gardens, including Alien & Coco, AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE PTY LTD and Australian Industrial Systems Institute.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Lonsdale Gardens?

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

Who built Lonsdale Gardens?

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 Lonsdale Gardens?

Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Lonsdale Gardens?

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

Does Lonsdale Gardens have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS326122 has 69 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Lonsdale Gardens recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 20 building permits for Lonsdale Gardens since 1995. The most recent was in April 2024.

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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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