← Back to City Point on Bourke
That's Built · Building report

City Point on Bourke

654-670 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Mixed use · Residential Apartment
96 mheight
32floors
2002completed
302homes
41permits

Development milestones

Construction startedMay 2001First major construction permit issued
Completed2002City Point on Bourke completed: 32 floors

Building team

Developer
Central Equity
Owners corporation manager
MICM - Southbank

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, DDO12, HO501, HO552, PO1
Strata plan
PS443848 · 368 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 6 · ✨ 8

Timeline

20251 building permit · about $716k of new works
Largest: Proposed Fit out at the Mail Exchange Hotel
20232 building permits and 1 certificate · about $2.3m of new works
Largest: External cladding
20221 building permit and 8 certificates · about $30k of new works
Largest: Internal alteration works to an existing office tenancy
20201 building permit
Largest: Lot 1410. Construction of Alteration to Existing Dwelling (Like for Like Replacement)
20188 building permits · about $500 of new works
Largest: City Point, Unit 1305 - Change of Use
20162 building permits and 3 certificates · about $3.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - Levels 2 & 3 - Alterations to an existing building - Base Building Upgrade Works
2015Council census records it as residential apartment, 32 floors
Name recorded: City Point on Bourke
20154 certificates · about $3.0m of new works
Largest: Level 1 Internal fitout alterations to an existing building
20143 certificates · about $572k of new works
Largest: Unit 3012 Level 2 - Proposed internal alteration to an existing apartment(increase from one to two)
201311 building permits and 7 certificates · about $2k of new works
Largest: Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1902
20121 certificate · about $5k of new works
Largest: ATM installation
2010Council census records it as residential apartment, 31 floors
Name recorded: City Point on Bourke
20081 building permit · about $320k of new works
Largest: Internal Fitout of Existing Warehouse Unit 3009, Level 2, 668 Bourke Street MELB
20061 building permit · about $300 of new works
Largest: installation and upgrade of Code Red fire alarm monitoring system
20051 building permit · about $200k of new works
Largest: fit out existing apartment 3012 on level 2
2004Council census records it as residential apartment, 31 floors
Name recorded: CITY POINT ON BOURKE
20042 building permits · about $150k of new works
Largest: an internal fit out of a restaurant. Stage 2: basement level works
2002City Point on Bourke completed: 32 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20021 building permit · about $5k of new works
Largest: alterations to an existing building (office). Whole: subject to mechanical ventilation certification and sprinkler certification
2002First council census entry: unoccupied - under renovation, 31 floors
May 2001First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20011 building permit · 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
20001 building permit · about $963k of new works
Largest: partial demolition

Building permits and certificates (61)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

23 June 2025Proposed Fit out at the Mail Exchange Hotel$716k
19 Dec 2023External cladding$1.8m
16 Oct 2023shop fit-out$500k
19 Sept 2023External cladding$1.8m
26 Sept 2022Internal alteration works to an existing office tenancy$30k
06 June 2022City Point, Unit 1305 - Change of Use$500
06 June 2022Unit 1207 City Point - Change of Use$500
06 June 2022Unit 1507 City Point - Change of Use$500
06 June 2022Unit 1511 City Point - Change of Use$500
06 June 2022Unit 1905 City Point - Change of Use$500
06 June 2022Unit 2203 City Point - Change of Use$500
06 June 2022Unit 807 City Point - Change of Use$500
06 June 2022Unit 907 - Change of Use$500
04 June 2020Lot 1410. Construction of Alteration to Existing Dwelling (Like for Like Replacement)$0
14 Sept 2018City Point, Unit 1305 - Change of Use$500
14 Sept 2018Unit 1207 City Point - Change of Use$500
14 Sept 2018Unit 1603 City Point - Change of Use$500
14 Sept 2018Unit 1905 City Point - Change of Use$500
14 Sept 2018Unit 2203 City Point - Change of Use$500
14 Sept 2018Unit 2703 City Point - Change of Use$500
14 Sept 2018Unit 807 City Point - Change of Use$500
14 Sept 2018Unit 907 - Change of Use$500
16 Nov 2016Stage 1 - Levels 2 & 3 - Alterations to an existing building - Base Building Upgrade Works$3.0m
16 Nov 2016Stage 2 - Mechanical Works$2.9m
16 Nov 2016Stage 3 - Level 2 & 3 - Internal alterations to an existing tenancy - Base Building Works$2.9m
23 Aug 2016Stage 4: Balance of Works (External Facade Alterations)$2.9m
21 June 2016Stage 2 - Mechanical Works$2.9m
18 Nov 2015Alterations, Change of use - Unit 1511$3k
18 Nov 2015Alterations, Change of use - Unit 1609$3k
28 Sept 2015Level 1 Internal fitout alterations to an existing building$1.8m
10 Feb 20151st floor mail exchange building-Fitout alterations to an existing building$1.2m
14 May 2014Unit 3012 Level 2 - Proposed internal alteration to an existing apartment(increase from one to two)$572k
01 May 2014Alterations & Change of Use Lot 1910$3k
04 Apr 2014Alterations & Change of Use - Lot 2406$3k
04 Dec 2013Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1902$3k
21 Nov 2013Lot 1200 MSSA Alterations & change of use$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1107$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1905$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 2106$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 2203$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 2300$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 2703$3k
02 Sept 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 807$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1207$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1305$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1507$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1603$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 1710$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 2202$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 2600$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 2603$3k
23 Aug 2013MSSA Alterations and Change of Use - Lot 907$3k
07 Oct 2012ATM installation$5k
14 Oct 2008Internal Fitout of Existing Warehouse Unit 3009, Level 2, 668 Bourke Street MELB$320k
15 Dec 2006installation and upgrade of Code Red fire alarm monitoring system$300
21 Mar 2005fit out existing apartment 3012 on level 2$200k
23 Mar 2004an internal fit out of a restaurant. Stage 2: basement level works$150k
06 Jan 2004an internal fit out of a restaurant. Stage 1: ground floor works$90k
17 Oct 2002alterations to an existing building (office). Whole: subject to mechanical ventilation certification and sprinkler certification$5k
14 May 2001partial demolition of buildings and construction of a 31 storey residential building including ground floor, associated parking and ground floor commercial tenancies. Stage 1: footings, structure to car park and ground floor$62.7m
07 Sept 2000partial demolition$963k

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

Suggest a correction

Something wrong or missing? Tell us what it should say. We check every suggestion before changing anything.

By sending, you agree to the contributor terms. See how we handle your details in the privacy policy.