RACV Centre
483-501 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 89 m tall · #143 in Melbourne
- 18 floors
- 112 hotel rooms
- 5 businesses
- 431 car spaces
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21 years standing
- 2005Completed
- 2008Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
32 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About RACV Centre
RACV Centre is a commercial building on Bourke Street in Melbourne, rising 18 floors above ground to a height of 95 m. Peddle Thorp designed the building and Grocon built it, and it was completed in 2005. The ground floor and Gallery Lounge of RACV City Club were refurbished by Technē, with Kane Constructions as the builder.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2005
- Height
- 95 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
88 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#143 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 18
- Footprint
- 4,022 m²
- Architect
- Peddle Thorp Architects
- Builder
- Grocon Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Hotel rooms
- 112
- Businesses
- 5
- Car spaces
- 431
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 32
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 7 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
123 cafés, 6 grocers, 14 medical within 250 m
80 street trees within 150 m · park 184 m away
5,147 people pass daily nearby · 56 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 RACV Centre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 550 m
Train station7 min · 554 m
Tram stop1 min · 74 m
Tram stop2 min · 142 m
Tram stop2 min · 147 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 RACV Centre
5 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Bourke Street Green
Le Petit Gateau
RACV City Club
Racv Travel & Experiences
STREAT RACV
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at RACV Centre: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking 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
- Building permits on record
- 32
- Estimated cost of works
- About $68.6m
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 RACV Centre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
Summaries describe what's discussed; they aren't our view or a statement of fact, and we don't name posters. The discussions belong to their sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Is RACV Centre residential or commercial?
RACV Centre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - private covered.
When was RACV Centre built?
RACV Centre was completed in 2005.
How many floors does RACV Centre have?
RACV Centre has 18 floors above ground.
Does RACV Centre have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 112 hotel rooms at RACV Centre.
What businesses are in RACV Centre?
The latest council census counted 5 businesses in RACV Centre, including Bourke Street Green, Le Petit Gateau and RACV City Club.
Is there office or retail space for lease in RACV Centre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built RACV Centre?
Peddle Thorp designed RACV Centre and Grocon built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is RACV Centre?
About 88 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 143 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near RACV Centre?
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 RACV Centre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on RACV Centre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 32 building permits for RACV Centre since 2005. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACV Centre | Commercial | — | 18 | 2005 |
| Eagle House | Commercial | 45 m | 14 | 1972 |
| 140 William Street | Commercial | 58 m | 42 | 1972 |
| Stalbridge Chambers | Commercial | 71 m | 8 | 1891 |
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), 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 © Google Maps.