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546 Flinders Street

546-548 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
39 mheight
16floors
2004completed
114homes
6permits

Development milestones

Construction startedJan 2004First major construction permit issued
First occupantsJun 2005First occupancy permit issued
Completed2005546 Flinders Street completed: 16 floors

Building team

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, LSIO3, PO1
Strata plan
PS448728 · 119 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 5 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 7

Timeline

20261 building permit · about $60k of new works
Largest: Unit 151B - Proposed new Sole Occupancy Unit on top of the existing multi storey building (Roof Top)
20245 certificates · about $103k of new works
Largest: Lot 58 - Repair to dwelling
20232 building permits · about $41k of new works
Largest: Lot 51 - Repair to apartment
20221 certificate · about $130k of new works
Largest: Allow for the extension of the existing stairwell with a canopy and complete the existing timber decking on the roof top of the existing bui
20211 certificate · about $2k of new works
Largest: Allow the modification the existing detectors to activate two detections prior calling the MFB via the Fire Indicator Panel
20161 building permit · about $2k of new works
Largest: Allow the modification the existing detectors to activate two detections prior calling the MFB via the Fire Indicator Panel
2010Council census records it as residential apartment, 16 floors
Name recorded: Flinders Towers
2006Council census records it as residential apartment, 16 floors
Name recorded: FLINDERS TOWERS
2005546 Flinders Street completed: 16 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Jun 2005First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20051 certificate · about $8.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Construction of a 15 storey apartment building with retail
Jan 2004First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2004Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
20041 building permit · about $5.6m of new works
Largest: Construct 15 storey apartment building -Stage 1 Structural
20031 building permit · about $30k of new works
Largest: Demolition of an office building
2002First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 3 floors

Building permits and certificates (14)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

08 May 2026Unit 151B - Proposed new Sole Occupancy Unit on top of the existing multi storey building (Roof Top)$60k
25 Mar 2024Lot 36 - Level 3 - Repair to Apartment$24k
25 Mar 2024Lot 37 Repair to dwelling$21k
25 Mar 2024Lot 46 Level 4 - Repair to dwelling$23k
25 Mar 2024Lot 58 - Repair to dwelling$25k
25 Mar 2024Unit 57 - Repair to dwelling$11k
20 Dec 2023Lot 51 - Repair to apartment$23k
20 Dec 2023Unit 47 - Repair to apartment$19k
24 Oct 2022Allow for the extension of the existing stairwell with a canopy and complete the existing timber decking on the roof top of the existing building$130k
04 June 2021Allow the modification the existing detectors to activate two detections prior calling the MFB via the Fire Indicator Panel$2k
22 June 2016Allow the modification the existing detectors to activate two detections prior calling the MFB via the Fire Indicator Panel$2k
15 June 2005Stage 2: Construction of a 15 storey apartment building with retail$8.7m
20 Jan 2004Construct 15 storey apartment building -Stage 1 Structural$5.6m
01 Sept 2003Demolition of an office building$30k

Questions and answers

Is 546 Flinders Street residential or commercial?
546 Flinders Street mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was 546 Flinders Street built?
546 Flinders Street was completed in 2004.

How many floors does 546 Flinders Street have?
546 Flinders Street has 16 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in 546 Flinders Street?
546 Flinders Street has 114 homes. The national address file lists 141 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

What do apartments cost near 546 Flinders Street?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.

What businesses are in 546 Flinders Street?
The latest council census counted 1 business in 546 Flinders Street, including CBD Kebabs.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in 546 Flinders Street?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 546-548 Flinders Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in 546 Flinders Street?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who built 546 Flinders Street?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is 546 Flinders Street?
About 39 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 422 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 546 Flinders Street?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/Flinders St #1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 546 Flinders Street?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does 546 Flinders Street have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS448728 has 119 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on 546 Flinders Street recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for 546 Flinders Street since 2003. The most recent was in May 2026.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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