πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 1966

480 Collins Street

480-490 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 80 m tall Β· #167 in Melbourne
  • 21 floors
  • 260 serviced apartments
  • 100 car spaces

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60 years standing

  1. 1966Completed
  2. 2005Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

15 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About 480 Collins Street

480 Collins Street is a commercial building with 21 floors above ground and a roof height of 80 m. The council census lists its main use as commercial accommodation, and it was completed around 1966.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1966 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
80 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#167 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
21 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,356 mΒ²
Serviced apartments
260
Car spaces
100
Strata plan
PS523999 Β· 450 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
15

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 6 min walk Β· 11 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

106 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

84 street trees within 150 m Β· park 162 m away

✨ Activity7/10

4,887 people pass daily nearby Β· 35 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 480 Collins Street.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
6 min Β· 469 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
6 min Β· 502 m
πŸš‹Collins St/William St #4
Tram stop
1 min Β· 100 m
πŸš‹William St/Collins St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 127 m
πŸš‹William St/Bourke St #3
Tram stop
3 min Β· 201 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

106β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
6πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
4🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
2🧸 Childcare
14🍷 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).

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 480 Collins Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $330k of new works
Largest: Internal Office Alterations (Level 1) - Units 108-109-115
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $3.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Cladding Rectification Amendment
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $69k of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Installation of smoke detectors
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $75k of new works
Largest: Construction of Office Fitout
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Tenancy 15-16 - YUZU At Church Lane - Alteration
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Relocation of fire hose reel in basement levels
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $9k of new works
Largest: Alterations - Replacement of smoke detectors
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $88k of new works
Largest: Blow dry bar - Internal fitout to a hair salon.
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $22k of new works
Largest: OFFICE FITOUT - UNITS 206A & 206B
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 21 floors
Name recorded: Collins Street Tower
2006πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $179k of new works
Largest: 480 Collins Street Development. Variation Stage 3: Kitchen and internal alterations on levels 1 and level 5 to level 8 - residential, leve
2005πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $15.1m of new works
Largest: 480 Collins Street Development. Stage 2: Internal structural alterations to levels 9-20, construction of new balconies to the north elevati
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 19 floors
Name recorded: FORMER STATE INSURANCE CENTRE
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 19 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $23k of new works
Largest: Emergency and exit lighting system on levels 1 b1 and b2
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $13k of new works
Largest: Office alterations on levels 1 12 and 13
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: Conversion of part of ground floor to restaurant together with external alterations
1966πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
480 Collins Street completed: 21 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne

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
PS523999
Lots on the plan
450
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
15
Estimated cost of works
About $19.9m
1998New 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

2002Unoccupied - Unused Β· 19 floors Β· "FORMER STATE INSURANCE CENTRE"
2004Unoccupied - Under Renovation Β· 19 floors Β· "FORMER STATE INSURANCE CENTRE"
2006Commercial Accommodation Β· 21 floors Β· "Collins Street Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is 480 Collins Street residential or commercial?

480 Collins Street is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was 480 Collins Street built?

480 Collins Street was completed in 1966.

How many floors does 480 Collins Street have?

480 Collins Street has 21 floors above ground.

Does 480 Collins Street have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 260 serviced apartments at 480 Collins Street.

Who built 480 Collins 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 480 Collins Street?

About 80 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 167 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 480 Collins Street?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/William St #4, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 480 Collins Street?

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

Does 480 Collins Street have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS523999 has 450 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on 480 Collins Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 15 building permits for 480 Collins Street since 1998. The most recent was in June 2024.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
480 Collins StreetHotelβ€”211966
State Revenue OfficeCommercial53 m131990
500 CollinsCommercial44 m281973
Arise Collins HouseMixed use60 m602019
520 Collins StreetCommercial63 m181975

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), Development Activity Monitor (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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