Bourke Place
578-606 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 203 m tall · #20 in Melbourne
- 52 floors
- 57 businesses
- 425 car spaces
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35 years standing
- 1991Completed
- TodayStill standing
235 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Bourke Place
Bourke Place is a 52-storey office tower on Bourke Street in Melbourne. It was designed by Godfrey & Spowers and completed in 1991, and its lobby was refurbished by 3XN Architects.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1991
- Construction started
- 1991 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 224 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
203 m to the roof
#20 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 52
- Footprint
- 5,243 m²
- Architect
- Godfrey & Spowers
- Businesses
- 57
- Car spaces
- 425
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 235
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 5 min walk · 11 tram stops within 400 m
126 cafés, 3 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
73 street trees within 150 m · park 111 m away
7,085 people pass daily nearby · 42 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 Bourke Place.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 377 m
Train station5 min · 402 m
Tram stop2 min · 136 m
Tram stop2 min · 171 m
Tram stop3 min · 217 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 Bourke Place
57 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
ALLEN AND CLARKE CONSULTING PTY LTD
ANZ Bank
ASRWEALTH PTY LTD
Australian Government Solicitor
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Barry Nilsson Lawyers
Bourke Place News and Lotto
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Bourke Place: 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
- Building permits on record
- 235
- Estimated cost of works
- About $312.1m
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 Bourke Place in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bourke Place residential or commercial?
Bourke Place is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Bourke Place built?
Bourke Place was completed in 1991.
How many floors does Bourke Place have?
Bourke Place has 52 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Bourke Place?
The latest council census counted 57 businesses in Bourke Place, including ALLEN AND CLARKE CONSULTING PTY LTD, ANZ Bank and ASRWEALTH PTY LTD.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Bourke Place?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Bourke Place?
Godfrey & Spowers designed Bourke Place and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Bourke Place?
About 203 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 20 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Bourke Place?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Bourke St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Bourke Place?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Has any work been done on Bourke Place recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 235 building permits for Bourke Place since 1994. The most recent was in May 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourke Place | Commercial | — | 52 | 1991 |
| 570 Bourke | Commercial | 61 m | 33 | 1972 |
| Meriton | Hotel | 114 m | 59 | 2024 |
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.