๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2016

560 Flinders

556-560 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 89 m tall ยท #143 in Melbourne
  • 29 floors

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10 years standing

Built in 6 yrs 10 mths

  1. 2003Planning application
  2. Mar 2009Construction started
  3. 2016Completed
  4. TodayStill standing

11 building permitsFull timeline โ†“

About 560 Flinders

560 Flinders is a 29-storey commercial accommodation building on Flinders Street in Melbourne, with its top 92 m above ground. Excelon Projects developed it, Elenberg Fraser designed it and ICON Construction built it, with completion in 2016.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธ Hotel
Completed
2016
Height
92 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
88 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#143 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
29
Footprint
284 mยฒ
Architect
Elenberg Fraser
Builder
ICON Construction
Car spaces
โ€”
Strata plan
PS711371 ยท 134 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
11

Score cards

๐Ÿš† Transport8/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 4 min walk ยท 8 tram stops within 400 m

โ˜• Everyday amenities5/10

49 cafรฉs, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

๐ŸŒณ Greenery7/10

76 street trees within 150 m ยท park 100 m away

โœจ Activity8/10

7,748 people pass daily nearby ยท 33 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.

1 bed7960% of 132
2 bed5340% of 132

City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of 560 Flinders.

๐Ÿ—DeveloperExcelon ProjectsverifiedNamed as developer on apartments.com.auSource: apartments.com.au โ†—
๐Ÿ“ArchitectElenberg FraserverifiedSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐Ÿ‘ทBuilderICON Construction2015โ€“2016verified2015-2016 ยท Main contractor per Skyscraper CenterSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐ŸงฎStructural engineerWebber DesignreportedSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
โš™๏ธServices engineerSimpson Kotzman Consulting EngineersreportedMEP engineerSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐Ÿ“‹Project managerPDS GroupreportedSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐ŸฆOwnerFlinders Lodge Pty LtdreportedNamed only as 'Client' on ICON's project pageSource: ICON โ†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

๐Ÿš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
4 min ยท 341 m
๐Ÿš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
5 min ยท 411 m
๐Ÿš‹Spencer St/Flinders St #1
Tram stop
1 min ยท 27 m
๐Ÿš‹Batman Park/Flinders St #124
Tram stop
1 min ยท 114 m
๐Ÿš‹Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2
Tram stop
2 min ยท 189 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

49โ˜• Cafรฉs & eateries
1๐Ÿ›’ Grocers
1๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gyms
0๐Ÿฉบ Medical
0๐Ÿ’Š Pharmacies
0๐Ÿงธ Childcare
7๐Ÿท 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).

Timeline

Everything that has happened at 560 Flinders: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2017๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 30 floors
Name recorded: Flinders Tower
2016๐ŸŽ‰
Milestone ยท Completed
560 Flinders completed: 29 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
Jul 2016๐Ÿ”‘
Milestone ยท First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2016๐Ÿ› 
Works
2 building permits and 4 certificates ยท about $349k of new works
Largest: Retail Tenancy fitout at Punthill Mini Bar
2015๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
Name recorded: Flinders Tower
2015๐Ÿ› 
Works
2 building permits
Largest: STAGE 5 ARCHITECTURAL AND SERVICES
2014๐Ÿ› 
Works
4 building permits ยท about $23.1m of new works
Largest: Construction of 31 Storey Residential development - Stage 2: Bulk excavation, piling and retention
By 2009โœ…
Milestone ยท Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Mar 2009๐Ÿ—
Milestone ยท Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2009๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit ยท about $23.6m of new works
Largest: Demolition of existing building
2008๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 2 floors
2003๐Ÿ“
Milestone ยท Planning application
Planning application TP-2003-449/C lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2002๐Ÿ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 2 floors

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
LSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bay
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, ยฉ 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
PS711371
Lots on the plan
134
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
11
Estimated cost of works
About $47.1m
2009New works by year (estimated)2016

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

2002Unoccupied - Unused ยท 2 floors
2008Unoccupied - Under Renovation ยท 2 floors
2015Unoccupied - Under Construction ยท 1 floors ยท "Flinders Tower"
2017Commercial Accommodation ยท 30 floors ยท "Flinders Tower"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is 560 Flinders residential or commercial?

560 Flinders is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was 560 Flinders built?

560 Flinders was completed in 2016.

How many floors does 560 Flinders have?

560 Flinders has 29 floors above ground.

What size apartments are in 560 Flinders?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 79 1 bed and 53 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Who designed and built 560 Flinders?

Excelon Projects developed 560 Flinders, Elenberg Fraser designed it and ICON Construction built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is 560 Flinders?

About 88 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 143 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near 560 Flinders?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/Flinders St #1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for 560 Flinders?

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

Does 560 Flinders have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS711371 has 134 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on 560 Flinders recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for 560 Flinders since 2009. The most recent was in July 2016.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
560 FlindersHotelโ€”292016
Eifel Tower ApartmentsMixed use33 m302006
546 Flinders StreetMixed use35 m162004
Northbank Place West TowerMixed use58 m182009

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), 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)). Street View and business details ยฉ Google Maps.

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