55 Swanston Street
45-63 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 52 m tall · #280 in Melbourne
- 14 floors
- 39 businesses
- 7 car spaces
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52 years standing
- 1974Completed
- 2004Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
59 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About 55 Swanston Street
55 Swanston Street is a commercial building with 14 floors above ground in Melbourne, used mainly for education and research. The roof is 52 m high, and the building is under a heritage overlay. It was completed in 1974.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1974 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 52 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#280 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 14
- Footprint
- 670 m²
- Businesses
- 39
- Car spaces
- 7
- Strata plan
- PS518446 · 59 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ2
- Permits on record
- 59
Score cards
Town Hall Station 1 min walk · 12 tram stops within 400 m
123 cafés, 15 grocers, 25 medical within 250 m
81 street trees within 150 m · park 40 m away
37,744 people pass daily nearby · 69 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 55 Swanston Street.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station1 min · 29 m
Train station1 min · 84 m
Tram stop1 min · 28 m
Tram stop1 min · 92 m
Tram stop2 min · 144 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 55 Swanston Street
39 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
100 Migration & Education
Acumen Education
A G Coombs Group Pty Ltd
Alliance Francaise De Melbourne
Alma Mater College Australia Pty Ltd
ANGLICAN INSURANCE AND RISK SERVICES LTD
Auscanus Institute Of Australia Pty Ltd
Australia Education Group Pty Ltd
Australian College of Agriculture & Horticulture
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at 55 Swanston Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO70Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1375Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesHO505Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO2Parking 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
- PS518446
- Lots on the plan
- 59
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 59
- Estimated cost of works
- About $6.6m
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 55 Swanston Street in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 55 Swanston Street residential or commercial?
55 Swanston Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as educational/research.
When was 55 Swanston Street built?
55 Swanston Street was completed in 1974.
How many floors does 55 Swanston Street have?
55 Swanston Street has 14 floors above ground.
What businesses are in 55 Swanston Street?
The latest council census counted 39 businesses in 55 Swanston Street, including 100 Migration & Education, Acumen Education and A G Coombs Group Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in 55 Swanston Street?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built 55 Swanston Street?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is 55 Swanston Street?
About 52 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 280 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near 55 Swanston Street?
Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 1 minute's walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/Swanston St #11, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for 55 Swanston Street?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1375).
Does 55 Swanston Street have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS518446 has 59 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on 55 Swanston Street recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 59 building permits for 55 Swanston Street since 1995. The most recent was in July 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Swanston Street | Commercial | — | 14 | 1974 |
| Nicholas Building | Commercial | 47 m | 10 | 1926 |
| Manchester House | Mixed use | 39 m | 8 | 1912 |
| Wales Corner | Commercial | 59 m | 17 | 1964 |
| Darling Towers | Mixed use | 58 m | 13 | 1959 |
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.