| First occupants | Apr 2005 | First occupancy permit issued |
| Completed | 2005 | RACV Centre completed: 18 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 06 Jan 2026 | Minor Internal Alterations (Level 7, 9 & 10) | $254k |
| 03 June 2025 | Level 1 - Minor Alterations - RACV City Club Members Retreat and Shared Workspace | $1.6m |
| 16 Dec 2024 | Level 7, 9, 10 & 12 - Alterations to existing building – upgrade of amenities | $901k |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Level 12, 485 Bourke Street - Alterations, additions and refurbishment to an existing building | $6.1m |
| 28 June 2024 | Stage Two - Level 11 - 485 Bourke Street - To the Completion of the Proposed Works | $4.3m |
| 07 May 2024 | Level 13 and 14 - Internal alterations of existing building | $850k |
| 05 Feb 2024 | Stage Two - Level 11 - 485 Bourke Street - To the Completion of the Proposed Works | $4.3m |
| 19 Dec 2023 | Stage one - Level 11 - 485 Bourke Street - Alterations and Additions to Existing Building - Internal demolition only | $4.3m |
| 15 July 2022 | Internal Tenancy Refurbishment for RACV | $63k |
| 25 Oct 2021 | Ground and First Floor - Internal alterations and refurbihsment works | $2.6m |
| 30 Nov 2020 | Level 7 - Refurbishment of end of trip facilities | $358k |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Level 1 - Internal refurbishment for existing wine bar. | $370k |
| 15 July 2020 | Internal Refurbishment of Gymnasium | $0 |
| 08 May 2020 | Stage 3 - Completion of Works Including Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reels | $4.1m |
| 14 Oct 2019 | Stage 3 - Completion of Works Including Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reels | $4.1m |
| 23 Aug 2019 | Stage 3 - RACV City Club- Courtyard Rejuvination | $2.9m |
| 20 Aug 2019 | Stage 1 - Intenal worksonly - Retail Tenacy Fitout | $132k |
| 31 July 2019 | Construction of New Building Entrance, Lift and Internal Alterations - Stage 2 - Completion of Works, Excluding Fire Hydrant and Fire Hose Reel Services) | $4.1m |
| 24 July 2019 | Internal Alterations to Operation of Existing Internal Doors Associated with the Swimming Pool | $2k |
| 10 July 2019 | Construction of New Building Entrance, Lift and Internal Alterations - Stage 1 - Internal Non-Structural Demolition Only | $4.1m |
| 17 June 2019 | RACV Club Building – Restaurant Fitout Level 1 - Stage 1 – Demolition | $297k |
| 17 June 2019 | Stage 2 - Fitout - RACV Club Building – Restaurant Fitout Level 1 | $297k |
| 04 Mar 2019 | Newsagency Relocation & Fitout | $69 |
| 15 Feb 2019 | RACV City Club- Courtyard Rejuvination | $2 |
| 18 Jan 2019 | Alteration to existing Swimming Pool Barrier for RACV | $15k |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Conversion of storage area on Level 2 to a function room and the creation of a new store | $328k |
| 27 Sept 2017 | Stage 1: RACV Melbourne Accommodation Project RFP - Early Works - Including demolition of existing stairs on Levels 9, 10 & 11, slab infill works, new void and stair on levels 7 & 8 | $538k |
| 27 Sept 2017 | Stage 2: Architectural & Services Refurbishment of Floors 7, 9 & 10 including new interconnecting stair - Excluding Partition Wall to Storage Room 9.01 on level 9 & associated fire services | $9.3m |
| 01 Sept 2017 | Stage 3: Architectural & Services Alterations to Ground Floor Lobby and partition wall to storage room 9.01 on level 9 & associated fire services | $9.3m |
| 19 Jan 2017 | To allow the minor external alterations to the existing glass entrance foyer | $54k |
| 28 Apr 2016 | Shop 3 - Proposed Installation of External Signage | $900 |
| 04 Apr 2016 | Shop 3 - Proposed Internal Alterations to Existing Tenancy | $50k |
| 01 July 2015 | Part Level 2: Minor Alterations to RACV Club | $61k |
| 06 Jan 2015 | Level 17 - Changeover existing green sprinkler head to a new red sprinkler head | $800 |
| 11 Aug 2014 | Alterations - Level 11 - 15, 485 Bourke Street Melbourne | $340k |
| 28 May 2012 | Internal tenancy alterations (RACV) | $80k |
| 07 May 2012 | Additional Alterations Levels 2, 7 & 8 | $14.6m |
| 06 Feb 2012 | Fit out for new coffee lounge bar RACV Club | $300 |
| 14 Apr 2011 | Internal alterations lvl 32 | $40k |
| 27 Jan 2011 | NOUS FITOUT - LEVEL 10 | $479k |
| 13 Dec 2010 | Stage 2: Final | $479k |
| 23 Jan 2009 | Alterations to an existing dwelling 485-501 Bourke Street Melbourne | $3k |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Alterations to existing office tenancy level 1, 500 Bourke Street | $20k |
| 11 Jan 2008 | Office tenancy alterations Levels 2 & 8 | $525k |
| 13 July 2007 | Alterations to a building. Stage 4: Fire Services. Recreational , Dining and Bar, Lower Ground, Ground Level, Ground Mezzanine, Level 1 and Level 1 Mezzanine. | $10.0m |
| 22 June 2007 | Alterations to Office Tenancy layout | $38k |
| 21 May 2007 | Alterations to a building. Stage 3: Carbine bar extension (excluding fire services), lower ground floor. | $10.0m |
| 10 Nov 2006 | New external signage to existing building facade. | $31k |
| 03 Nov 2006 | Alterations to lower ground - Pastry shop, ground level works, ground mezzanine - day spa GL5-6/F-H only & level 1 non-structural demolition works. Retail, Gym and day spa on lower ground, ground level, ground mezzanine and level 1. Stage 2 - All works except fire services. | $9.5m |
| 01 Nov 2006 | New sky sign to external facade, external to level 16. | $43k |
| 20 Oct 2006 | Alterations to lower ground - Pastry shop, ground level works, ground mezzanine - day spa GL5-6/F-H only & level 1 non-structural demolition works. Retail, Gym and day spa on lower ground, ground level, ground mezzanine and level 1. | $9.5m |
| 28 July 2005 | Alterations to an existing building | $388k |
| 22 Apr 2005 | Fitout offices Levels 10-15 | $7.5m |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
