🏒 CommercialOfficeCompleted 1978

ANZ Tower

55 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 185 m tall Β· #27 in Melbourne
  • 46 floors
  • 29 businesses

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48 years standing

  1. 1978Completed
  2. 1997Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

31 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About ANZ Tower

ANZ Tower is a 46-floor office tower at 55 Collins Street, Melbourne, standing 188 metres tall. It was completed in 1978, designed by I.M. Pei & Partners and Bates Smart & McCutcheon, and developed by the AMP Society. A refurbishment was completed in 2025, with Grimshaw as architect and Mirvac as developer, at a cost of about $25 million.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1978
Height
188 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
185 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#27 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
46
Footprint
13,169 mΒ²
Architect
I.M. Pei & Partners
Businesses
29
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP15144 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
31

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Parliament Railway Station 4 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

83 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 65 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

103 street trees within 150 m Β· park 162 m away

✨ Activity10/10

10,042 people pass daily nearby Β· 62 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 ANZ Tower.

πŸ“ArchitectI.M. Pei & Partners1970sverified1970s Β· Design architect for the original Collins Place towersSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBates Smart & McCutcheon1970sverified1970s Β· Associate architect and architect of record for the original towersSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ—DeveloperANZ Bank1970sreported1970sSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ—DeveloperAMP Society1970sverified1970s Β· Joined ANZ Bank and Mainline Corporation in amalgamating the Collins Place siteSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ—DeveloperMainline Corporation1970sreported1970s Β· Joined ANZ Bank and AMP Society in amalgamating the Collins Place siteSource: Wikipedia β†—
🏦OwnerAustralian-New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)reportedListed as an owner of the tower in the Skyscraper Center recordSource: Skyscraper Center β†—
πŸ—DeveloperAustralian-New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ Bank)late 1960s–1978reportedlate 1960s-1978 Β· Lead partySource: Wikipedia β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorANZ Bankc.1970–1978reportedc.1970-1978 Β· Joint partner with AMP Society and Mainline Corporation in the site amalgamationSource: Wikipedia β†—
πŸ“ArchitectGrimshaw2025verifiedRefurbishment Β· 2025Source: InDesignLive β†—
πŸ—DeveloperMirvac2025verifiedRefurbishment Β· 2025Source: Commo β†—
🏦OwnerMirvac Wholesale Office Fund2022–verifiedCurrent Β· 2022- Β· Holds the leasehold of Collins Place through the Mirvac Wholesale Office FundSource: Mirvac β†—
🏦Co-owner or investorCharter Hall Prime Office Fund2022–reportedCurrent Β· 2022- Β· Acquired the 100 per cent freehold interest in Collins Place in 2022Source: Commo β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerMirvac2022–reportedCurrent Β· 2022-Source: Mirvac β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 332 m
πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
5 min Β· 362 m
πŸš‹Spring St/Collins St #8
Tram stop
1 min Β· 102 m
πŸš‹101 Collins St/Collins St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 168 m
πŸš‹Spring St/Flinders St #8
Tram stop
2 min Β· 189 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

83β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
65🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
16🍷 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 ANZ Tower

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

1835I GROUP PTY LTD

Computer System Design and Related Services

Acacia Partners Pty Ltd

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

ADP CONSULTING PTY LTD

Management Advice and Other Consulting Services

ALCEON GROUP PTY LTD

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Ashley West & Co.

Legal Services

Australia And New Zealand Banking Group Limited

Banking

Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association

Business and Professional Association Services

Baomoney.com au

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

CALLIDUS ADVISORY PTY LTD

Accounting Services

Looking for space in ANZ Tower?

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

Timeline

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

2026πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $3.5m of new works
Largest: Alterations to level 13
24 Jul 2025πŸ“°
News
Grimshaw completes revitalisation of Collins Place
Grimshaw completed a revitalisation of the Collins Place precinct, which includes 55 Collins Street, adding a civic plaza and street-level seating and hospitality. The article notes the original towers were Australia's largest mixed-use project when completed in 1981.
7 May 2025πŸ“°
News
Mirvac completes about $25 million transformation of 55 Collins Street
Mirvac reported completing a transformation of 55 Collins Street, including a roughly $25 million project to re-imagine the lobby, facade and end-of-trip facilities and the refurbishment of 22 office floors. The article names Salesforce and The Commons as tenants that responded to the project.
Covered by 2 outlets
2025πŸ› 
Works
5 building permits and 11 certificates Β· about $36.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 1C: Fit-out/Alterations to Levels 20-22 (Works to Level 21 Future Area (Room 21.12) including ancillary amendments and Levels 20 & 22
2024πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 50 floors
Name recorded: ANZ Tower
2024πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $47.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 – Ground, Level 1 and Level 2
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $5.5m of new works
Largest: Proposed Office Fitout for Thorney Investment Group
16 Aug 2022πŸ“°
News
Charter Hall Prime Office Fund buys freehold of Collins Place
Charter Hall Prime Office Fund acquired the 100 per cent freehold interest in the Collins Place precinct, which includes the 55 Collins Street tower, while the leasehold remained with the AMP Wholesale Office Fund. Commo said the price was undisclosed, while The Urban Developer reported $65 million.
Covered by 2 outlets
2022πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 50 floors
Name recorded: ANZ Tower
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Installation of Phone Booths on levels 42,43 and 44
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $230k of new works
Largest: Level 36 - Stage 1 Tenancy Demolition and Amenities Alterations
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $119k of new works
Largest: Alteration to tenancy, make good on level 41.
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $363 of new works
Largest: Alteration - Willis Towers Watson - Level 22 and 23 - Tenancy Make Good Work
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $468k of new works
Largest: 55 Collins - Level 41 - Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $209k of new works
Largest: Level 41 - Proposed Internal Office Partitions
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $835k of new works
Largest: Level 14, Proposed office fitout to existing tenancy
2013πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Alterations to an existing building. Stage 1: All works excluding fire hydrants hose reels Level 27, 55 Collins Street
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $847k of new works
Largest: Upgrade to BMCS Controls
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 50 floors
Name recorded: ANZ Tower
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: Proposed tenancy fitout of alterations to office partitions and essential safety services
2009πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $744k of new works
Largest: Level 41 - Alterations to Toilets and Lift Lobby
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $433k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing office building Level 3 & 4, 55 Collins Street Melbourne
2007πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $945k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout of Offices Level 35
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $28k of new works
Largest: Minor internal office alterations to an existing building, level 37. To completion of minor internal alterations only.
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $120k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to Level 40 - Office Tenancy Fitout
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: office, 50 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $180k of new works
Largest: level 15 office refurbishment to existing building
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $77k of new works
Largest: office fitout anz level 17
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $788k of new works
Largest: Tenancy fitout Levels 16, 17, 19, 29 & 30, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne
1997πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $85k of new works
Largest: Alteration to existing bldg, level 5
1978πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
ANZ Tower completed: 46 floors
Derived from Skyscraper Center

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
TP15144
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
31
Estimated cost of works
About $100.2m
1997New 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· 50 floors Β· "ANZ TOWER"
2011Office Β· 50 floors Β· "ANZ Tower"
2022Unoccupied - Unused Β· 50 floors Β· "ANZ Tower"
2024Office Β· 50 floors Β· "ANZ Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is ANZ Tower residential or commercial?

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

When was ANZ Tower built?

ANZ Tower was completed in 1978.

How many floors does ANZ Tower have?

ANZ Tower has 46 floors above ground.

What businesses are in ANZ Tower?

The latest council census counted 29 businesses in ANZ Tower, including 1835I GROUP PTY LTD, Acacia Partners Pty Ltd and ADP CONSULTING PTY LTD.

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

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

Who designed and built ANZ Tower?

Australian-New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ Bank) developed ANZ Tower and Bates Smart & McCutcheon designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is ANZ Tower?

About 185 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 27 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near ANZ Tower?

Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spring St/Collins St #8, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for ANZ Tower?

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

Does ANZ Tower have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP15144 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on ANZ Tower recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 31 building permits for ANZ Tower since 1997. The most recent was in May 2026.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
ANZ TowerCommercialβ€”461978
Collins TowerCommercial0 m541981
Manhattan ApartmentsHotel77 m81926
Farrer HouseCommercial98 m131969

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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