The Dominion Building
527-533 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 52 m tall · #284 in Melbourne
- 14 floors
- 21 businesses
- 50 car spaces
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34 years standing
- 1992Completed
- TodayStill standing
37 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About The Dominion Building
The Dominion Building is a 14-storey office building on Little Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, with a roof height of 52 metres. It was completed in 1992.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1992 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 52 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#284 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 14 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 888 m²
- Businesses
- 21
- Car spaces
- 50
- Strata plan
- PS301740 · 59 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 37
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 2 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
63 cafés, 0 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
56 street trees within 150 m · park 165 m away
10,606 people pass daily nearby · 47 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 The Dominion Building.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 144 m
Train station2 min · 150 m
Tram stop1 min · 96 m
Tram stop2 min · 176 m
Tram stop3 min · 242 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 The Dominion Building
21 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Architects Registration Board of Victoria
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
CMA Law
Echo Law Pty Ltd
ELSUM FAMILY LAW PTY LTD
Giannakopoulos Solicitors
HALL PAYNE LAWYERS PTY LTD
Irongroup Lawyers (Aus) Pty Ltd
James Dowsley And Associates Pty Ltd
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Dominion Building: 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
- PS301740
- Lots on the plan
- 59
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 37
- Estimated cost of works
- About $9.1m
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 The Dominion Building in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Dominion Building residential or commercial?
The Dominion Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was The Dominion Building built?
The Dominion Building was completed in 1992.
How many floors does The Dominion Building have?
The Dominion Building has 14 floors above ground.
What businesses are in The Dominion Building?
The latest council census counted 21 businesses in The Dominion Building, including Architects Registration Board of Victoria, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers and CMA Law.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Dominion Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built The Dominion Building?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is The Dominion Building?
About 52 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 284 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Dominion Building?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/William St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Dominion Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does The Dominion Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS301740 has 59 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on The Dominion Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 37 building permits for The Dominion Building since 1994. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dominion Building | Commercial | — | 14 | 1992 |
| Metropolitan On William Hotel | Commercial | 42 m | 21 | 1856 |
| Melbourne Magistrates Court | Commercial | 51 m | 9 | 1995 |
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.