What stood here in 1888
🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1969πŸ› Heritage overlay

AMP Tower

535 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 114 m tall Β· #99 in Melbourne
  • 26 floors
  • 19 businesses
  • 300 car spaces

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57 years standing

  1. 1969Completed
  2. 2012Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

57 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About AMP Tower

AMP Tower is an office tower on Bourke Street, Melbourne, with 26 floors above ground. It stands 133 m to the top. Developed by the Australian Mutual Provident Society, it was completed in 1969.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1969
Height
133 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
114 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#99 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
26
Footprint
1,903 mΒ²
Architect
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Businesses
19
Car spaces
300
Strata plan
TP547575 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
57

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Southern Cross Station 6 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

126 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 12 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

84 street trees within 150 m Β· park 221 m away

✨ Activity7/10

7,085 people pass daily nearby Β· 32 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 AMP Tower.

πŸ—DeveloperAustralian Mutual Provident SocietyverifiedClient for the original complexSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectSkidmore, Owings & MerrillreportedDesigner of the complexSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBates Smart & McCutcheonreportedLocal architectSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectMetier3 Architects2013reportedRefurbishment Β· 2013Source: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderConstruction Engineering2011–2013reportedRefurbishment Β· 2011-2013 Β· Builder of the extensions to the tower and the St James buildingSource: apartments.com.au (Urban Developer article, 25 February 2013) β†—
🏦OwnerJuilliard Group2017–presentreportedCurrent Β· 2017-present Β· Owner of 535 Bourke Street as listed in a 2017 articleSource: apartments.com.au β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
6 min Β· 508 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
6 min Β· 512 m
πŸš‹William St/Bourke St #3
Tram stop
1 min Β· 58 m
πŸš‹Collins St/William St #4
Tram stop
1 min Β· 107 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/William St #5
Tram stop
1 min Β· 118 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

126β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
12🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
10🍷 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 AMP Tower

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

Asuria

Employment Placement and Recruitment Services

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Limite

Business and Professional Association Services

Australian Sports Commission

Central Government Administration

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited

Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling

Comcare Australia

Central Government Administration

CORPORATE VALUE ASSOCIATES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

CSF Pty Limited / Mylifemymoney Superannuation Fund

Superannuation Funds

Doughboys Doughnuts

Cafes and Restaurants

Flight Centre

Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services

Looking for space in AMP Tower?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at AMP Tower: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2026πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $145k of new works
Largest: Level 14 - Make Good Works Only
2025πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $2.1m of new works
Largest: Internal Office Fitout for Liberty (Level 14)
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $22k of new works
Largest: Internal Office Alterations for Liberty Financial
2023πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 5 certificates Β· about $27.2m of new works
Largest: Removal of Pre-Existing Office Tenancy Fit-Out
2022πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $2.8m of new works
Largest: Part 18 - Internal Office Fitout for Liberty
2021πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $1.6m of new works
Largest: Internal Office Fitout for Liberty Financial. Stage 1 – Internal Demolition Works Only, Excluding Fitout Works
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $90k of new works
Largest: Stage 3. Installation of internal ("floating star' signs), external signage and transom above entry door.
2019πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $325k of new works
Largest: Renovations to existing cooling tower.
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $401k of new works
Largest: Office fitout to level 3
2017πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $636k of new works
Largest: Level 5, Building 1 - Tenancy fit out - Comcare
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $2.6m of new works
Largest: Level 24 - Proposed office tenacy fitout
2015πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $91k of new works
Largest: Shop T5: Retail tenancy fit out
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $215k of new works
Largest: Level 4 - office fitout
25 Feb 2013πŸ“°
News
Builder completes AMP tower and St James extensions on Bourke Street
An article reported that builder Construction Engineering had essentially completed works after nearly two years, with extensions added to the original AMP tower at 535 Bourke Street and the St James building. The article described the expansion as costing $120 million and adding three levels atop St James.
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $220k of new works
Largest: Pok Pok Tenancy 15 - Fit out to restaurant
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $950k of new works
Largest: Office Fitout Level 6 (part)
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $260k of new works
Largest: office fitout
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 26 floors
Name recorded: AMP Tower
2010πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Level 19 office partition alterations to existing tenancy
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing office - CBA Level 14, 535 Bourke Street MELB 3000
2008πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $749k of new works
Largest: Office fitout Level 8
2007πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $1.0m of new works
Largest: Office fitout Level 20
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: Office Fitout Level 18
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 26 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: Level 21. Office partition alterations.
2000πŸ› 
Works
7 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.9m of new works
Largest: interanl alterations to an office, levels 9, 10, 13
1999πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $512k of new works
Largest: Office partitions and fitout works - Level 14
1998πŸ› 
Works
6 building permits Β· about $2.2m of new works
Largest: Alterations on levels 7 & 8
1997πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $714k of new works
Largest: Change of use
1996πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $439k of new works
Largest: Level 11 Office Fitout Alterations
1995πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $300k of new works
Largest: Fitout to Levels 19 & 20
1969πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
AMP Tower completed: 26 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
1888πŸ—Ί
History
The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

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
HO1310Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
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
TP547575
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
57
Estimated cost of works
About $47.7m
1995New 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

What stood here in 1888. Mahlstedt & Gee's fire insurance plans, sheet "Bourke William Collins King". City of Melbourne (CC BY); originals at the State Library Victoria.

How it's been recorded over time

2002Office Β· 26 floors Β· "A M P TOWER"
2010Office Β· 26 floors Β· "AMP Tower"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is AMP Tower residential or commercial?

AMP Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.

When was AMP Tower built?

AMP Tower was completed in 1969.

How many floors does AMP Tower have?

AMP Tower has 26 floors above ground.

What businesses are in AMP Tower?

The latest council census counted 19 businesses in AMP Tower, including Asuria, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council Limite and Australian Sports Commission.

Is there office or retail space for lease in AMP Tower?

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

Who designed and built AMP Tower?

Australian Mutual Provident Society developed AMP Tower, Bates Smart & McCutcheon designed it and Construction Engineering built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is AMP Tower?

About 114 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 99 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near AMP Tower?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Bourke St #3, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for AMP Tower?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1310).

Does AMP Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP547575 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on AMP Tower recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 57 building permits for AMP Tower since 1995. The most recent was in May 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
AMP TowerCommercialβ€”261969
St James BuildingCommercial0 m91969
State Revenue OfficeCommercial92 m131990
Exchange TowerCommercial85 m181976

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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