🏬 Mixed useResidential ApartmentCompleted 2002πŸ› Heritage overlay

City Point on Bourke

654-670 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 96 m tall Β· #123 in Melbourne
  • 32 floors
  • 302 homes
  • 3 businesses
  • 401 car spaces

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Buyβ€”Unit median $545,000
Rentβ€”1-bed median $560/wk
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24 years standing

Built in 8 mths

  1. May 2001Construction started
  2. 2002Completed
  3. 2002Refurbished
  4. TodayStill standing

41 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About City Point on Bourke

City Point on Bourke is a mixed-use tower with 302 homes, rising 32 floors above ground. Central Equity developed the tower, which was completed in 2002 and stands 96 metres to its roof.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏬 Mixed use
Completed
2002
Height
96 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#123 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
32 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
3,427 mΒ²
Homes
302
Businesses
3
Car spaces
401
Strata plan
PS443848 Β· 368 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
41

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Southern Cross Station 2 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

64 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery6/10

58 street trees within 150 m Β· park 206 m away

✨ Activity8/10

15,149 people pass daily nearby Β· 37 licensed venues within 200 m

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

Apartments

The council hasn't recorded a bedroom breakdown for City Point on Bourke.

πŸš— 401 residential car spaces recorded at this property, about 1.3 per home. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

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 City Point on Bourke.

πŸ—DeveloperCentral EquityreportedListed as a completed projectSource: Central Equity β†—
πŸ—‚Owners corporation managerMICM - SouthbankverifiedCurrentSource: Harcourts Melbourne β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
2 min Β· 184 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 288 m
πŸš‹Spencer St/Bourke St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 60 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/Spencer St #121
Tram stop
1 min Β· 101 m
πŸš‹Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120
Tram stop
2 min Β· 180 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

64β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
4🩺 Medical
2πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
11🍷 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).

Prices and rents around here

Suburb and area medians, not this building's prices.

Median unit price, Melbourne$545,0002025 Β· -5.5% in a yearTrend since 2015
Yearly rent against price7%A $735/wk 2-bedroom rent for a year, against the $545,000 median unit priceBefore costs. Our estimate from two suburb medians, not advice.

Prices: Victorian Property Sales Report, Β© State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0.

Median weekly rents for new leases, CBD-St Kilda Rd

ApartmentMedian rentChange in a yearTrend since Mar 2016New leases
1 bedroom$560/wk+1.8%6,274 in the year to Sep 2025
2 bedroom$735/wk+2.1%6,605 in the year to Sep 2025
3 bedroom$1050/wk-4.5%737 in the year to Sep 2025

Source: Homes Victoria Rental Report, CC BY 4.0. Area medians, not this building's rents.

Businesses in City Point on Bourke

3 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

EzyMart

Convenience Store

Pansuk Thai Massage

Other Allied Health Services

Royal Stacks

Cafes and Restaurants

Looking for space in City Point on Bourke?

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Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

Everything that has happened at City Point on Bourke: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $716k of new works
Largest: Proposed Fit out at the Mail Exchange Hotel
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $2.3m of new works
Largest: External cladding
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 8 certificates Β· about $30k of new works
Largest: Internal alteration works to an existing office tenancy
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Lot 1410. Construction of Alteration to Existing Dwelling (Like for Like Replacement)
2018πŸ› 
Works
8 building permits Β· about $500 of new works
Largest: City Point, Unit 1305 - Change of Use
2016πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 3 certificates Β· about $3.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Levels 2 & 3 - Alterations to an existing building - Base Building Upgrade Works
2015πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 32 floors
Name recorded: City Point on Bourke
2015πŸ› 
Works
4 certificates Β· about $3.0m of new works
Largest: Level 1 Internal fitout alterations to an existing building
2014πŸ› 
Works
3 certificates Β· about $572k of new works
Largest: Unit 3012 Level 2 - Proposed internal alteration to an existing apartment(increase from one to two)
2013πŸ› 
Works
11 building permits and 7 certificates Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1902
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: ATM installation
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 31 floors
Name recorded: City Point on Bourke
2008πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $320k of new works
Largest: Internal Fitout of Existing Warehouse Unit 3009, Level 2, 668 Bourke Street MELB
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $300 of new works
Largest: installation and upgrade of Code Red fire alarm monitoring system
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: fit out existing apartment 3012 on level 2
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as residential apartment, 31 floors
Name recorded: CITY POINT ON BOURKE
2004πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: an internal fit out of a restaurant. Stage 2: basement level works
2002πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
City Point on Bourke completed: 32 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: alterations to an existing building (office). Whole: subject to mechanical ventilation certification and sprinkler certification
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - under renovation, 31 floors
May 2001πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $62.7m of new works
Largest: partial demolition of buildings and construction of a 31 storey residential building including ground floor, associated parking and ground f
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $963k of new works
Largest: partial demolition

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
DDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO501Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
HO552Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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
PS443848
Lots on the plan
368
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
41
Estimated cost of works
About $74.0m
2000New works by year (estimated)2025

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 - Under Renovation Β· 31 floors Β· "CITY POINT ON BOURKE"
2004Residential Apartment Β· 31 floors Β· "CITY POINT ON BOURKE"
2010Residential Apartment Β· 31 floors Β· "City Point on Bourke"
2015Residential Apartment Β· 32 floors Β· "City Point on Bourke"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is City Point on Bourke residential or commercial?

City Point on Bourke mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.

When was City Point on Bourke built?

City Point on Bourke was completed in 2002.

How many floors does City Point on Bourke have?

City Point on Bourke has 32 floors above ground.

How many apartments are in City Point on Bourke?

City Point on Bourke has 302 homes. The national address file lists 332 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.

Does City Point on Bourke have parking?

The City of Melbourne records 401 residential car spaces at this property. Which apartments have a space isn't recorded, so check the listing.

What do apartments cost near City Point on Bourke?

The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.

What businesses are in City Point on Bourke?

The latest council census counted 3 businesses in City Point on Bourke, including EzyMart, Pansuk Thai Massage and Royal Stacks.

Are there apartments for sale or rent in City Point on Bourke?

See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 654-670 Bourke Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.

Is there office or retail space for lease in City Point on Bourke?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built City Point on Bourke?

Central Equity developed City Point on Bourke. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is City Point on Bourke?

About 96 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 123 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near City Point on Bourke?

Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/Bourke St #1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for City Point on Bourke?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO501).

Does City Point on Bourke have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS443848 has 368 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on City Point on Bourke recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 41 building permits for City Point on Bourke since 2000. The most recent was in June 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
City Point on BourkeMixed useβ€”322002
NEO 200 ApartmentMixed use65 m432007
QBE HouseCommercial74 m161989
MadisonMixed use109 m512014
ManhattanMixed use109 m542016
MidtownMixed use109 m322016

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 Β© Google Maps.

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