550 Bourke Street
550 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 95 m tall · #126 in Melbourne
- 19 floors
- 25 businesses
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18 years standing
Built in 1 yr
- Jan 2007Construction started
- 2008Completed
- TodayStill standing
50 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About 550 Bourke Street
550 Bourke Street is a 19-storey office tower in Melbourne, with a roof height of 95 metres. Cbus Property developed it, with Bates Smart, SJB Architects and NH Architecture as architects and Brookfield Multiplex as builder, and it was completed in 2008.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2008
- Height
- 95 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#126 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 19
- Footprint
- 2,002 m²
- Architect
- Bates Smart Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Builder
- Brookfield Multiplex Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 25
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS617351 · 2 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 50
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 5 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
115 cafés, 2 grocers, 13 medical within 250 m
83 street trees within 150 m · park 163 m away
7,085 people pass daily nearby · 39 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 550 Bourke Street.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 394 m
Train station5 min · 400 m
Tram stop1 min · 50 m
Tram stop1 min · 62 m
Tram stop3 min · 214 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 550 Bourke Street
25 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Accuraco Pty Ltd
Anytime Fitness Melbourne CBD
Chilangos
Crisp Creative Salad
Duo Projects Pty Ltd
DWS
Dye & Durham Pty Ltd
Finch Espresso
Forethought Research
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at 550 Bourke Street: 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
- PS617351
- Lots on the plan
- 2
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 50
- Estimated cost of works
- About $285.9m
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 550 Bourke Street in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 550 Bourke Street residential or commercial?
550 Bourke Street is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was 550 Bourke Street built?
550 Bourke Street was completed in 2008.
How many floors does 550 Bourke Street have?
550 Bourke Street has 19 floors above ground.
What businesses are in 550 Bourke Street?
The latest council census counted 25 businesses in 550 Bourke Street, including Accuraco Pty Ltd, Anytime Fitness Melbourne CBD and Chilangos.
Is there office or retail space for lease in 550 Bourke Street?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built 550 Bourke Street?
Cbus Property developed 550 Bourke Street, NH Architecture designed it and Brookfield Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is 550 Bourke Street?
About 95 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 126 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near 550 Bourke Street?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke St/William St #5, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for 550 Bourke Street?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does 550 Bourke Street have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS617351 has 2 lots.
Who bought 550 Bourke Street and for how much?
In September 2014, GPT Group and GPT Wholesale Office Fund bought the CBW complex, which includes 550 Bourke Street, from Cbus Property for $608.1 million.
Was 550 Bourke Street always planned as an office tower?
In January 2006, Cbus Property planned an 18-storey office tower on the site in place of a hotel and offices. In October 2006, a planning permit amendment allowed 550 Bourke Street to become an all-office tower.
Has any work been done on 550 Bourke Street recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 50 building permits for 550 Bourke Street since 1998. The most recent was in May 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 Bourke Street | Commercial | — | 19 | 2008 |
| CGU Tower | Commercial | 0 m | 28 | 2008 |
| 570 Bourke | Commercial | 60 m | 33 | 1972 |
| The William | Mixed use | 82 m | 25 | 1966 |
| Douglas Menzies Chambers | Commercial | 86 m | 13 | 1973 |
| Quest on William | Hotel | 86 m | 16 | 1967 |
| Owen Dixon Chambers East | Commercial | 118 m | 14 | 1961 |
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.