🏒 CommercialUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 2009

Northbank Place East Tower

507-541 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 48 m tall Β· #319 in Melbourne
  • 11 floors
  • 5 businesses
  • 29 car spaces

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16 years standing

Built in 2 yrs 7 mths

  1. Jun 2007Construction started
  2. 2010Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

47 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Northbank Place East Tower

Northbank Place East Tower is an 11-storey commercial property at 507-541 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Developed by Far East Consortium and designed by Peddle Thorp, it was completed in 2009 and stands 48 metres to its roof. L.U. Simon Builders was the builder, and Ken Sowerby Architects is also credited with the design.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
2009 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
48 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#319 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
11
Footprint
1,447 mΒ²
Architect
Peddle Thorp
Builder
L.U. Simon Builders Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
5
Car spaces
29
Strata plan
PS549354 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
47

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 6 min walk Β· 9 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities5/10

50 cafΓ©s, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

73 street trees within 150 m Β· park 42 m away

✨ Activity6/10

3,890 people pass daily nearby Β· 26 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 Northbank Place East Tower.

πŸ‘·BuilderL.U. Simon BuildersreportedMain contractor for Northbank PlaceSource: L.U. Simon Builders β†—
πŸ—DeveloperFar East Consortium2007–2009verified2007-2009 Β· Client and developer of the Northbank Place complexSource: Peddle Thorp (PTA project page) β†—
πŸ“ArchitectPeddle ThorpverifiedArchitects for Northbank PlaceSource: Far East Consortium β†—
πŸ“ArchitectKen Sowerby ArchitectsreportedCo-architect for Northbank PlaceSource: Far East Consortium β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
6 min Β· 463 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
7 min Β· 534 m
πŸš‹Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2
Tram stop
1 min Β· 89 m
πŸš‹Spencer St/Flinders St #1
Tram stop
2 min Β· 129 m
πŸš‹Batman Park/Flinders St #124
Tram stop
2 min Β· 188 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

50β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
1πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
7🍷 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 Northbank Place East Tower

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

Collection House Limited

Credit Reporting and Debt Collection Services

Hspc Health Architects

Architectural Services

Peddle Thorp Architects

Architectural Services

PTID

Architectural Services

Sequoia Financial Group Ltd

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Looking for space in Northbank Place East Tower?

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Northbank Place East Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $3.4m of new works
Largest: Internal alteration to existing building - proposed office fitout (Level 8) Stage 1 - Internal strip out work
2024πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $423k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Existing Building (Change of Use to an Education Facility)
2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 11 floors
Name recorded: Northbank Place East Tower
2022πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $1.0m of new works
Largest: Level 3 - Internal Office Fitout for APIAA
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $1.3m of new works
Largest: Fit-out Works to the Amenities For Levels 1-6
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Lobby Upgrade and End of Trip Facility - Alteration
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2.9m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Lobby Upgrade Works - Fire Services
2018πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $177k of new works
Largest: Level 8 Proposed Office Fitout
2016πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $211k of new works
Largest: Ground floor, - Aussie Han Group office fitout
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $45k of new works
Largest: Carport Structures - Northbank Melbourne
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Level 2 Proposed office tenancy split Northbank East Tower
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 11 floors
Name recorded: Northbank Place East Tower
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $107k of new works
Largest: Proposed Office Fitout to existing Tenancy Lvls 9 & 10
2011πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $2.5m of new works
Largest: Internal Office Fitout Level 7
2010πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Northbank Place East Tower completed: 11 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Jun 2010πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 11 floors
Name recorded: Northbank Place East Tower
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 certificates Β· about $628k of new works
Largest: Northbank Place - East Tower. Office, Ground to Level 10 (inclusive), Retail, Ground Level. Stage 18: Art Incubators
2009πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits Β· about $495k of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Level 3 Fitout
2008πŸ› 
Works
10 building permits
Largest: Northbank Place - East Tower. Office, Ground to Level 10 (inclusive), Retail, Ground Level. Stage 17: Miscellaneous Steelwork.
2008πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 11 floors
Jun 2007πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2007πŸ› 
Works
8 building permits Β· about $30.8m of new works
Largest: Northbank Place - East Tower. Office, Ground to Level 10 (inclusive), Retail, Ground Level. Stage 7: Level 3 slab (post tensioned) & Level 2

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
LSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
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
PS549354
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
47
Estimated cost of works
About $44.0m
2007New 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

2008Unoccupied - Under Construction Β· 11 floors Β· "Northbank Place East"
2010Unoccupied - Unused Β· 11 floors Β· "Northbank Place East Tower"
2013Office Β· 11 floors Β· "Northbank Place East Tower"
2022Unoccupied - Unused Β· 11 floors Β· "Northbank Place East Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Northbank Place East Tower residential or commercial?

Northbank Place East Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was Northbank Place East Tower built?

Northbank Place East Tower was completed in 2009.

How many floors does Northbank Place East Tower have?

Northbank Place East Tower has 11 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Northbank Place East Tower?

The latest council census counted 5 businesses in Northbank Place East Tower, including Collection House Limited, Hspc Health Architects and Peddle Thorp Architects.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Northbank Place East Tower?

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

Who designed and built Northbank Place East Tower?

Far East Consortium developed Northbank Place East Tower, Ken Sowerby Architects designed it and L.U. Simon Builders built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Northbank Place East Tower?

About 48 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 319 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Northbank Place East Tower?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Northbank Place East Tower?

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

Does Northbank Place East Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS549354 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Northbank Place East Tower recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 47 building permits for Northbank Place East Tower since 2007. The most recent was in May 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Northbank Place East TowerCommercialβ€”112009
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Aura ApartmentsMixed use99 m262013
546 Flinders StreetMixed use104 m162004
Eifel Tower ApartmentsMixed use124 m302006

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 Β© Google Maps.

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