Exchange Tower
520-536 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 61 m tall · #235 in Melbourne
- 17 floors
- 126 businesses
- 41 car spaces
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50 years standing
- 1976Completed
- 2001Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
34 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Exchange Tower
Exchange Tower is an office tower with 17 floors above ground and a roof height of 61 m. It was completed in 1976.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1976 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 61 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#235 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 17
- Footprint
- 940 m²
- Businesses
- 126
- Car spaces
- 41
- Strata plan
- PS428030 · 262 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 34
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 5 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
119 cafés, 4 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
98 street trees within 150 m · park 251 m away
7,085 people pass daily nearby · 35 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 Exchange Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 429 m
Train station5 min · 436 m
Tram stop2 min · 122 m
Tram stop2 min · 147 m
Tram stop2 min · 193 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 Exchange Tower
126 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
ABC OVERSEAS CONSULTANTS EDUCATION & MIGRATION SERVICES PTY LTD
Absolute Solution
Accounting Council Victoria Pty Ltd / Cash Bridge
Ace Finance Pty Ltd
ACME Consultants For Migration and Education
ACT Practice Pty Ltd
Aila Rose Melasecca
AJAK & ASSOCIATES
Alecto Finance
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Exchange Tower: 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
- PS428030
- Lots on the plan
- 262
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 34
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.9m
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 Exchange Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Exchange Tower residential or commercial?
Exchange Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Exchange Tower built?
Exchange Tower was completed in 1976.
How many floors does Exchange Tower have?
Exchange Tower has 17 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Exchange Tower?
The latest council census counted 126 businesses in Exchange Tower, including ABC OVERSEAS CONSULTANTS EDUCATION & MIGRATION SERVICES PTY LTD, Absolute Solution and Accounting Council Victoria Pty Ltd / Cash Bridge.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Exchange Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Exchange Tower?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Exchange Tower?
About 61 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 235 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Exchange Tower?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Bourke St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Exchange Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Exchange Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS428030 has 262 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Exchange Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 34 building permits for Exchange Tower since 2000. The most recent was in April 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Tower | Commercial | — | 17 | 1976 |
| 500 Collins | Commercial | 81 m | 28 | 1973 |
| State Revenue Office | Commercial | 72 m | 13 | 1990 |
| Meriton | Hotel | 73 m | 59 | 2024 |
| 530 Collins | Commercial | 92 m | 39 | 1991 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.