National Bank House
494-512 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 156 m tall · #51 in Melbourne
- 40 floors
- 16 businesses
- 342 car spaces
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48 years standing
- 1978Completed
- 2008Refurbished
- 2020Planning application
- TodayStill standing
153 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About National Bank House
National Bank House is a 40-storey office tower at 494-512 Bourke Street in Melbourne, rising 161 metres to its top. It was designed by Godfrey & Spowers and completed in 1978. Roberts Co was the builder for its refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1978
- Construction started
- 1978 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 161 m to the top
156 m to the roof
#51 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 40
- Footprint
- 3,174 m²
- Architect
- Godfrey & Spowers
- Businesses
- 16
- Car spaces
- 342
- Strata plan
- TP215118 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 153
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 5 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
105 cafés, 4 grocers, 15 medical within 250 m
72 street trees within 150 m · park 273 m away
5,147 people pass daily nearby · 49 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 National Bank House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 423 m
Train station5 min · 428 m
Tram stop1 min · 73 m
Tram stop1 min · 99 m
Tram stop1 min · 116 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 National Bank House
16 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Ah Ket Chambers
CHIESI
Holding Redlich
Luna Coffee Bar
Maersk
MoVida Aqui
PKF
Rosa's Canteen
Russell Kennedy Lawyers
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at National Bank House: 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
- Plan of subdivision
- TP215118
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 153
- Estimated cost of works
- About $435.0m
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 National Bank House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is National Bank House residential or commercial?
National Bank House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was National Bank House built?
National Bank House was completed in 1978.
How many floors does National Bank House have?
National Bank House has 40 floors above ground.
What businesses are in National Bank House?
The latest council census counted 16 businesses in National Bank House, including Ah Ket Chambers, CHIESI and Holding Redlich.
Is there office or retail space for lease in National Bank House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built National Bank House?
Godfrey & Spowers designed National Bank House and Roberts Co built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is National Bank House?
About 156 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 51 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near National Bank House?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke St/William St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for National Bank House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does National Bank House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP215118 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on National Bank House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 153 building permits for National Bank House since 1994. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Bank House | Commercial | — | 40 | 1978 |
| Quest on William | Hotel | 47 m | 16 | 1967 |
| Douglas Menzies Chambers | Commercial | 63 m | 13 | 1973 |
| Equity Chambers | Hotel | 75 m | 19 | 1931 |
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.