St James Building
555 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 48 m tall · #318 in Melbourne
- 9 floors
- 15 businesses
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57 years standing
- 1969Completed
- 2012Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
8 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About St James Building
St James Building at 555 Bourke Street, Melbourne, has nine floors above ground and a roof height of 48 metres. It was completed in 1969. Juilliard Group carried out a $120 million refurbishment, which was attracting tenants in February 2013.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1969 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 48 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#318 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 9 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 4,683 m²
- Businesses
- 15
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP547575 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 8
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 6 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
126 cafés, 3 grocers, 12 medical within 250 m
84 street trees within 150 m · park 221 m away
7,085 people pass daily nearby · 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 St James Building.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station6 min · 508 m
Train station6 min · 512 m
Tram stop1 min · 58 m
Tram stop1 min · 107 m
Tram stop1 min · 118 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 St James Building
15 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Aleenta Health Club
Brioche by Philip
Clear Skincare Clinics
Endota Spa
Goz City
Lost Property Yarra Trams
Melbourne Flower Merchant
Pok Pok Junior
Priceline Pharmacy William Street
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at St James 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 designHO1310Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- TP547575
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 8
- Estimated cost of works
- About $1.7m
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 St James Building in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St James Building residential or commercial?
St James Building is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was St James Building built?
St James Building was completed in 1969.
How many floors does St James Building have?
St James Building has 9 floors above ground.
What businesses are in St James Building?
The latest council census counted 15 businesses in St James Building, including Aleenta Health Club, Brioche by Philip and Clear Skincare Clinics.
Is there office or retail space for lease in St James Building?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built St James Building?
Juilliard Group developed St James Building. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is St James Building?
About 48 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 318 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near St James Building?
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 St James Building?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1310).
Does St James Building have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP547575 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on St James Building recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 8 building permits for St James Building since 1997. The most recent was in January 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Building | Commercial | — | 9 | 1969 |
| AMP Tower | Commercial | 0 m | 26 | 1969 |
| State Revenue Office | Commercial | 92 m | 13 | 1990 |
| Exchange Tower | Commercial | 85 m | 18 | 1976 |
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.