595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)
589-605 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 84 m tall · #153 in Melbourne
- 18 floors
- 11 businesses
- 154 car spaces
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42 years standing
- 1984Completed
- 2007Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
104 building permits · 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) is an 18-storey commercial building on Collins Street, Melbourne, mainly used as offices. It was completed in 1984, and its roof height is 84 metres.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1984
- Height
- 84 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#153 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 18
- Footprint
- 3,153 m²
- Businesses
- 11
- Car spaces
- 154
- Strata plan
- TP241744 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 104
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 3 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
70 cafés, 3 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
80 street trees within 150 m · park 237 m away
8,678 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 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House).
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 228 m
Train station4 min · 298 m
Tram stop1 min · 61 m
Tram stop2 min · 126 m
Tram stop2 min · 172 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 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)
11 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Chilli Everest
Department Of Health
Metro Trains Melbourne
Nintex Pty Ltd
Palm Sugar Thai Cafe
Registry Of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Rice at Collins 595
TECH MAHINDRA LIMITED
Telstra Corporation Limited
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House): 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
- TP241744
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 104
- Estimated cost of works
- About $95.3m
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 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) residential or commercial?
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) built?
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) was completed in 1984.
How many floors does 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) have?
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) has 18 floors above ground.
What businesses are in 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
The latest council census counted 11 businesses in 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House), including Chilli Everest, Department Of Health and Metro Trains Melbourne.
Is there office or retail space for lease in 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
About 84 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 153 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP241744 has 1 lot.
Was 595 Collins Street offered for sale, and for how much?
In October 2018, a South Korean fund offered 595 Collins Street for sale. In February 2019, Foo Hang Jewellery bought it for $314 million.
Has any work been done on 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 104 building permits for 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) since 1998. The most recent was in January 2026.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 595 Collins Street (Former Transport House) | Commercial | — | 18 | 1984 |
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.