🏒 CommercialUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 1975

520 Collins Street

516-520 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 18 floors
  • 14 businesses
  • 17 car spaces

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51 years standing

  1. 1975Completed
  2. 1999Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

63 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About 520 Collins Street

520 Collins Street is an 18-storey commercial building in Melbourne, completed in 1975. In May 2015 the tower sold for more than $50 million.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1975 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
18
Footprint
723 mΒ²
Businesses
14
Car spaces
17
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
63

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 5 min walk Β· 13 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

109 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

91 street trees within 150 m Β· park 223 m away

✨ Activity8/10

7,085 people pass daily nearby Β· 37 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 520 Collins Street.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 406 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
6 min Β· 442 m
πŸš‹Collins St/William St #4
Tram stop
2 min Β· 160 m
πŸš‹William St/Collins St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 189 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1
Tram stop
3 min Β· 204 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

109β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
6πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
5🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
2🧸 Childcare
11🍷 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 520 Collins Street

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

Anchor Logistics

Other Water Transport Support Services

Collins Street Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Services

DKP & Co Chartered Accountants

Accounting Services

Executive Health Solutions Pty Ltd

Other Health Care Services n.e.c.

Health Education Australia Limited

Technical and Vocational Education and Training

KASMAN HOLDINGS PTY LTD

Accounting Services

King Ink Printing & Copying

Printing

Northrop

Engineering Design and Engineering Consulting Services

Redgum Wealth Group

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 520 Collins Street: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $945k of new works
Largest: Level 2 - Internal Office Fitout for Kasman
2024πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 18 floors
Name recorded: 520 Collins Street
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $136k of new works
Largest: Level 5 - Internal Office Alterations
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Internal Office Fitout for Anna Kasman and Refurbishment of Existing Amenities and Lobby (Stage One To Completion of Internal Defit Works On
2022πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $237k of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Additions and Alterations of an Existing Ground Level Lobby and Office Tenancy
2021πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $5.2m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Internal, Non-structural works only (Including booster)
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $2 of new works
Largest: Additions and Alterations of an Existing Ground Level Lobby and Retail Tenancy
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Level 7 - Proposed Internal Partitions and Office Fitout for Backfocus Physiotherapy
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $1.4m of new works
Largest: EOT & Ground Floor Fit-Out
2017πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $3.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Architectural Works to Ground, Level 3 & 10 and Services Works to Ground, Levels 1,3,10 & 16
2016πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $222k of new works
Largest: Level 10 - Internal Office Alterations
4 May 2015πŸ“°
News
520 Collins Street tower sold for more than $50 million
The Urban Developer reported that a 17-storey office tower at 520 Collins Street sold for more than $50 million to an undisclosed buyer. The article said the seller, an investor, had bought the property in two stages in 2003 and 2004 for about $15 million in total.
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $175k of new works
Largest: Level 12 Office - Internal Alterations to Office (Next Health Fitout)
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing office Ground Floor
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 18 floors
Name recorded: 520 Collins Street
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $61k of new works
Largest: Construction of partitions to offices
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 4 certificates Β· about $291k of new works
Largest: Office Fit-Out at level 15
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $348k of new works
Largest: Construction of a Partial Office Tenancy Fitout to Level 2 Offices
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 18 floors
Name recorded: 520 Collins
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $311k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment Level 5
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Office Tenancy Alterations to Level 4 (part).
2008πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $473k of new works
Largest: Office alterations to Level 12.
2007πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $297k of new works
Largest: Office fitout Level 7
2006πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 18 floors
2006πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $227k of new works
Largest: To completion of office fitout level 11.
2005πŸ› 
Works
10 building permits and 6 certificates Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Variation - Level 13 smoke lobby
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 18 floors
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: alterations to ground floor lift lobby and level 10 toilets
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Office partition alterations to existing tenancy on level 12
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $225k of new works
Largest: Level 12, office refurbishment to commonwealth bank building
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 18 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $219k of new works
Largest: 9th floor internal partition office alterations
2000πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $19k of new works
Largest: LVL 2 OFFICES- TENANCY FITOUT
1999πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Office fitout on ground floor
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $7k of new works
Largest: Partition alterations on level 3 for Australian Discount Stockbroking
1996πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $9k of new works
Largest: Office fitout to Level 6
1975πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
520 Collins Street completed: 18 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

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

Building permits on record
63
Estimated cost of works
About $17.7m
1996New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2002Office Β· 18 floors
2004Unoccupied - Unused Β· 18 floors
2006Office Β· 18 floors
2010Office Β· 18 floors Β· "520 Collins"
2013Office Β· 18 floors Β· "520 Collins Street"
2024Unoccupied - Unused Β· 18 floors Β· "520 Collins Street"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is 520 Collins Street residential or commercial?

520 Collins Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was 520 Collins Street built?

520 Collins Street was completed in 1975.

How many floors does 520 Collins Street have?

520 Collins Street has 18 floors above ground.

What businesses are in 520 Collins Street?

The latest council census counted 14 businesses in 520 Collins Street, including Anchor Logistics, Collins Street Physiotherapy and DKP & Co Chartered Accountants.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 520 Collins Street?

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

Who built 520 Collins Street?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

What public transport is near 520 Collins Street?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/William St #4, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for 520 Collins Street?

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

Has any work been done on 520 Collins Street recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 63 building permits for 520 Collins Street since 1996. The most recent was in June 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
520 Collins StreetCommercialβ€”181975
500 CollinsCommercial35 m281973
530 CollinsCommercial40 m391991
480 Collins StreetHotel63 m211966
State Revenue OfficeCommercial82 m131990

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), 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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