🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1972πŸ› Heritage overlay

Eagle House

473-481 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 14 floors
  • 10 businesses
  • 29 car spaces

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54 years standing

  1. 1972Completed
  2. 2006Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

32 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Eagle House

Eagle House is a 14-storey office building on Bourke Street, Melbourne. Designed by Yuncken Freeman and completed in 1972, it won a Royal Australian Institute of Architects Award of Merit that year. In February 2009, RACV paid $42 million for the building.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1972
Height
β€”
Floors
14
Footprint
806 mΒ²
Architect
Yuncken Freeman
Businesses
10
Car spaces
29
Strata plan
TP850024 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
32

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Flagstaff Station 7 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

124 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 17 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

80 street trees within 150 m Β· park 211 m away

✨ Activity9/10

5,147 people pass daily nearby Β· 64 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 Eagle House.

πŸ“ArchitectYuncken Freeman1970–1971verified1970-1971 Β· Designer of the buildingSource: University of Melbourne Archives β†—
🏦OwnerEagle Star Insurance Co. Ltd1971reported1971 Β· Original clientSource: University of Melbourne Archives β†—
🏦OwnerRoyal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV)2009– (last known)reportedCurrent Β· 2009- (last known) Β· Last reported ownerSource: Real Estate Source β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
7 min Β· 543 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Railway Station
Train station
7 min Β· 546 m
πŸš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
1 min Β· 38 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/William St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 164 m
πŸš‹William St/Bourke St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 181 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

124β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
9πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
17🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
15🍷 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 Eagle House

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

AUSTRALIAN MOTORING SERVICES PTY LTD

Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Bupa Dental

Dental Services

FORZA CAPITAL PTY LTD

Real Estate Services

Home Trades Hub Australia Pty Limited

Other Building Installation Services

Kingfisher Recruitment Pty Ltd

Employment Placement and Recruitment Services

KOCH FERTILISER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Industrial and Agricultural Chemical Product Wholesaling

Lab3 Solutions

Other Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance

PUBLIC SAFETY SKILLS AUSTRALIA LIMITED

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF VICTORIA (RACV) LIMITED

General Insurance

Looking for space in Eagle House?

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Eagle House: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $548k of new works
Largest: Levels 7-8 Internal Alterations
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $197k of new works
Largest: Tenancy alterations on Level 11
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 3 certificates
Largest: Lot 1, Level 4 - Internal fitout works
2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 14 floors
2022πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $2.5m of new works
Largest: Internal fitout works - Lot 1, Level 5, 473 Bourke Street, Melbourne
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $6.1m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - To completion of all works. Change of use and alterations to an existing building
2020πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $4.7m of new works
Largest: Internal office fitout and refurbishment of lift lobby and sanitary facilities.
2019πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 14 floors
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $619k of new works
Largest: \Internal Demolition to an Existing Building (Levels 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12)
2017πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $3.5m of new works
Largest: Basement Level 1 - New end of trip facility
2016πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $166k of new works
Largest: Level 3 - Alterations to existing building
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: TENANCY FIT-OUT
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $122k of new works
Largest: Proposed Internal Tenancy Fit-out for RACV Level 8
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $62k of new works
Largest: PAD Architects - Office Fitout L13 / 473 Bourke Street MELBOURNE
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $721k of new works
Largest: Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy Level 9
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 14 floors
Name recorded: Eagle House
8 Feb 2009πŸ“°
News
RACV pays $42 million for Eagle House, Bourke Street
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria bought the 1970s glass-clad office building at 473 Bourke Street for about $42 million. The article said the building had been refurbished between 1999 and 2001 and was fully leased, and RACV said it intended to keep the tenants in place.
2009πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $473k of new works
Largest: Tenancy Fitout of Shop - All Parts
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $380k of new works
Largest: Office fitout; Alterations to level 9
2005πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $230k of new works
Largest: Level 4 office alterations
2004πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $262k of new works
Largest: Office partition fitout Level 10
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $781k of new works
Largest: Levels 1-3 Fitout, Deloitte Consulting. Final/Conditional Permit
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 14 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $7.8m of new works
Largest: stage 4: lvls 4-8 offices;upgrade to building
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $110k of new works
Largest: Retail fitout to ground floor of existing building
1972πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Eagle House completed: 14 floors
Derived from Storey of Melbourne
1972πŸ“°
News
Eagle House wins RAIA Award of Merit
Eagle House won the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Award of Merit on its completion in 1972, according to a Melbourne heritage blog.

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
HO901Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
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
TP850024
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
32
Estimated cost of works
About $30.4m
2000New 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

2002Office Β· 14 floors Β· "EAGLE HOUSE"
2010Office Β· 14 floors Β· "Eagle House"
2019Unoccupied - Unused Β· 14 floors
2022Office Β· 14 floors

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eagle House residential or commercial?

Eagle House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Eagle House built?

Eagle House was completed in 1972.

How many floors does Eagle House have?

Eagle House has 14 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Eagle House?

The latest council census counted 10 businesses in Eagle House, including AUSTRALIAN MOTORING SERVICES PTY LTD, Bupa Dental and FORZA CAPITAL PTY LTD.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Eagle House?

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

Who designed and built Eagle House?

Yuncken Freeman designed Eagle House. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Eagle House?

Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen St/Bourke St #4, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Eagle House?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO901).

Does Eagle House have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP850024 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Eagle House recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 32 building permits for Eagle House since 2000. The most recent was in February 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Eagle HouseCommercialβ€”141972
RACV CentreCommercial45 m192005
460 Bourke StreetCommercial82 m141965

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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