Katherine Square
517-537 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 26 m tall · #593 in Melbourne
- 6 floors
- 32 businesses
- 117 car spaces
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10 years standing
Built in 1 yr 3 mths
- 2014Planning application
- Oct 2014Construction started
- 2016Completed
- TodayStill standing
47 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Katherine Square
Katherine Square is a commercial building on Flinders Lane in Melbourne, and the council census records its main use as covered commercial parking. It is 26 metres to the roof and has around six floors above ground. Becton Group was the developer, and the building was completed around 2016.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2016 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 26 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#593 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 6 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 2,506 m²
- Businesses
- 32
- Car spaces
- 117
- Strata plan
- SP34396 · 168 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 47
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 5 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
77 cafés, 2 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
82 street trees within 150 m · park 165 m away
3,890 people pass daily nearby · 36 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
Apartments
1 and 2 bedroom apartments. The council's record lists 20 homes against the 26 counted here, so it may cover more than one building.
City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Katherine Square.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 363 m
Train station5 min · 433 m
Tram stop1 min · 119 m
Tram stop2 min · 130 m
Tram stop2 min · 177 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 Katherine Square
32 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Action Logistics Australia Pty Ltd
Agents Of Spring
Aggarwal Immigration Consultants
Arnold Group Australia
Australian Association Of Practice Management Ltd
Bespoke Career Management
Bloomfield, Tremayne & Partners Pty Ltd
Care Park
Chop N Chop
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Katherine Square: 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 designLSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking 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
- SP34396
- Lots on the plan
- 168
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 47
- Estimated cost of works
- About $6.2m
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 Katherine Square in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Katherine Square residential or commercial?
Katherine Square is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - commercial covered.
When was Katherine Square built?
Katherine Square was completed in 2016.
How many floors does Katherine Square have?
Katherine Square has 6 floors above ground.
What size apartments are in Katherine Square?
The City of Melbourne's development record lists 1 bed and 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.
What businesses are in Katherine Square?
The latest council census counted 32 businesses in Katherine Square, including Action Logistics Australia Pty Ltd, Agents Of Spring and Aggarwal Immigration Consultants.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Katherine Square?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Katherine Square?
Becton Group developed Katherine Square. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Katherine Square?
About 26 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 593 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Katherine Square?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Katherine Square?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Katherine Square have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision SP34396 has 168 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has Katherine Square sold?
Yes. The complex sold for $16.35 million in March 2011.
Has any work been done on Katherine Square recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 47 building permits for Katherine Square since 1995. The most recent was in February 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Square | Commercial | — | 6 | 2016 |
| Aura Apartments | Mixed use | 43 m | 26 | 2013 |
| 546 Flinders Street | Mixed use | 80 m | 16 | 2004 |
| Eifel Tower Apartments | Mixed use | 76 m | 30 | 2006 |
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), 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.