🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1985

Owen Dixon Chambers West

525-539 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 104 m tall Β· #110 in Melbourne
  • 24 floors
  • 1 businesses
  • 45 car spaces

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41 years standing

  1. 1985Completed
  2. 2014Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

37 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Owen Dixon Chambers West

Owen Dixon Chambers West is an office building on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, with around 24 floors above ground and a roof 104 metres high. Barristers' Chambers Limited was the developer of its refurbishment, with Gray Puksand as architect. A six-level vertical extension began in May 2013 and reached topping out in March 2014.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1985 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
104 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#110 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
24 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,245 mΒ²
Businesses
1
Car spaces
45
Strata plan
PS707584 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
37

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Flagstaff Station 3 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

107 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

65 street trees within 150 m Β· park 99 m away

✨ Activity9/10

10,606 people pass daily nearby Β· 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 Owen Dixon Chambers West.

🏦OwnerAMP Capitalto 2009reportedto 2009 Β· Previous ownerSource: Real Estate Source β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorPerpetual Trustees1986–c.2026 (term of 40–year pre–lease; end date not confirmed)reported1986-c.2026 (term of 40-year pre-lease; end date not confirmed) Β· Financier under a 40-year pre-lease signed in 1986Source: Real Estate Source β†—
πŸ—DeveloperBarristers' Chambers Limited2013–2014reportedRefurbishment Β· 2013-2014 Β· Client for the six-level vertical extensionSource: Kane Constructions β†—
πŸ“ArchitectGray Puksand2013–2014reportedRefurbishment Β· 2013-2014 Β· Design team lead for the six-level vertical extensionSource: Kane Constructions β†—
🏦OwnerBarristers' Chambers Limited2009–presentverifiedCurrent Β· 2009-present Β· Current ownerSource: Real Estate Source β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
3 min Β· 263 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Railway Station
Train station
3 min Β· 269 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/William St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 149 m
πŸš‹William St/Bourke St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 194 m
πŸš‹Flagstaff Station/William St #7
Tram stop
3 min Β· 203 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

107β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
7🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
8🍷 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 Owen Dixon Chambers West

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

Gordon & Jackson Barristers

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

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Owen Dixon Chambers West: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $536k of new works
Largest: Ground Level (Part) - Suite G.02 - Internal Non Structural Alterations to Parts of the Existing Office
2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $274k of new works
Largest: Levels - 1; 8; 16 & 22 (Parts Only) - Internal Non Structural Alterations to Parts of the Existing Offices
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $448k of new works
Largest: Lower Ground Floor, Suite LG.01 - Internal Non Structural alterations to Parts of the exisiting Office
2023πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $538k of new works
Largest: Level 18 - Internal alterations to office
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $240k of new works
Largest: Level 12 - Alterations to existing Barristers Chambers tenancy
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $340k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Existing Barrister Chambers
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Level 18 - Alterations to Existing Barristers Office Suite - Divide Into 2 Suites
2019πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $2.7m of new works
Largest: Proposed base building amenities upgrade
2016πŸ› 
Works
3 certificates Β· about $3.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Level 10 fitout works
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 27 floors
Name recorded: Owen Dixon Chambers West
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $324k of new works
Largest: Property Levels 1 & 18 - Proposed alterations to existing office tenancy
Mar 2014πŸ“°
News
Topping out of Owen Dixon Chambers West extension
Kane Constructions reported a topping-out celebration held on Level 24 of Owen Dixon Chambers West for the six-level vertical extension of the existing 19-level chambers building. The article says the building remained fully occupied during the works.
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $2.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: All remaining building works - 4 Storey extension to existing building
May 2013πŸ“°
News
Six-level vertical extension of Owen Dixon Chambers West starts
Kane Constructions reported the start of a $27 million contract to add six levels to the existing 19-level Owen Dixon Chambers West for Barristers Chambers Limited. Gray Puksand was named as leading the design team.
2013πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $25.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: All remaining building works - 4 Storey extension to existing building
2012πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $1.5m of new works
Largest: Lift lobby refurbishment- Demolition & stair infill works Stage 1
2011πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $454k of new works
Largest: Proposed removal of smoke lobbies throughout building - Ground to Level 21
2010πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $61k of new works
Largest: Level 6, 525 Lonsdale Street: Alterations
Dec 2009πŸ“°
News
Barristers' Chambers Limited buys Owen Dixon Chambers West for $54 million
The Victorian Bar Council entity Barristers' Chambers Limited agreed to buy the land and buildings at 525 Lonsdale Street from AMP Capital for $54 million plus GST. The article says the buyer had occupied the building since 1986 under a 1986 40-year pre-lease with Perpetual Trustees.
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2008πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Office partitioning non habitable, list 'W' (Owen Dixon Chambers West).
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2.2m of new works
Largest: Owen Dixon Chambers West, office building levels 1-12 & 15-18. Repainting, new workstations, joinery replacement and general alterations to
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 21 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $118k of new works
Largest: Level 13 - Partition layout alterations.
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $10k of new works
Largest: office partition alts lvl 13.
1998πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $206k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment of offices to level 14
1996πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $28k of new works
Largest: Alterations to building
1985πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Owen Dixon Chambers West completed: 24 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne

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

Plan of subdivision
PS707584
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
37
Estimated cost of works
About $42.1m
1996New 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

2002Office Β· 21 floors Β· "Owen Dixon Chambers West"
2015Office Β· 27 floors Β· "Owen Dixon Chambers West"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Owen Dixon Chambers West residential or commercial?

Owen Dixon Chambers West is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was Owen Dixon Chambers West built?

Owen Dixon Chambers West was completed in 1985.

How many floors does Owen Dixon Chambers West have?

Owen Dixon Chambers West has 24 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Owen Dixon Chambers West?

The latest council census counted 1 business in Owen Dixon Chambers West, including Gordon & Jackson Barristers.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Owen Dixon Chambers West?

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

Who designed and built Owen Dixon Chambers West?

Barristers' Chambers Limited developed Owen Dixon Chambers West and Gray Puksand designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Owen Dixon Chambers West?

About 104 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 110 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Owen Dixon Chambers West?

Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke St/William St #5, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Owen Dixon Chambers West?

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

Does Owen Dixon Chambers West have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS707584 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Owen Dixon Chambers West recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 37 building permits for Owen Dixon Chambers West since 1996. The most recent was in October 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Owen Dixon Chambers WestCommercialβ€”241985
Owen Dixon Chambers EastCommercial44 m141961
The WilliamMixed use53 m251966

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 Β© Google Maps.

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