Defence Plaza
655-667 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 40 m tall · #411 in Melbourne
- 10 floors
- 1 businesses
- 67 car spaces
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36 years standing
- 1990Completed
- 1995Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
18 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Defence Plaza
Defence Plaza is a 10-floor commercial building on Bourke Street in Melbourne, used mainly as offices, with a roof height of 40 metres. It was completed in 1990, and Harmer Architecture was the architect for its refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1990 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 40 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#411 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 10 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 3,164 m²
- Businesses
- 1
- Car spaces
- 67
- Strata plan
- LP66113 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 18
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 3 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
112 cafés, 7 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
67 street trees within 150 m · park 291 m away
15,149 people pass daily nearby · 27 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 Defence Plaza.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 203 m
Train station3 min · 212 m
Tram stop1 min · 68 m
Tram stop2 min · 122 m
Tram stop2 min · 129 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 Defence Plaza
1 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Department of Defence
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Defence Plaza: 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 designDDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO501Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- LP66113
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 18
- Estimated cost of works
- About $70.2m
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 Defence Plaza in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Defence Plaza residential or commercial?
Defence Plaza is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Defence Plaza built?
Defence Plaza was completed in 1990.
How many floors does Defence Plaza have?
Defence Plaza has 10 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Defence Plaza?
The latest council census counted 1 business in Defence Plaza, including Department of Defence.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Defence Plaza?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Defence Plaza?
Harmer Architecture designed Defence Plaza. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Defence Plaza?
About 40 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 411 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Defence Plaza?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Spencer St/Bourke St #1, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Defence Plaza?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO501).
Does Defence Plaza have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision LP66113 has 1 lot.
Who announced plans to buy Defence Plaza?
In June 2012, Real I.S. launched its eighth Australian fund to buy Defence Plaza.
Has any work been done on Defence Plaza recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Defence Plaza since 2002. The most recent was in March 2024.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defence Plaza | Commercial | — | 10 | 1990 |
| The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins | Hotel | 70 m | 12 | 1928 |
| Premier Tower | Mixed use | 66 m | 79 | 2021 |
| Skylofts 601 on Little Collins | Mixed use | 86 m | 14 | 2004 |
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.