Western House
77-89 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 10 floors
- 6 businesses
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87 years standing
- 1939Completed
- 1983Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
13 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Western House
Western House is a 10-storey office building on William Street, Melbourne, and is covered by a heritage overlay. Designed by Meldrum and Noad, it was completed in 1939.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1939
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 10 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 394 m²
- Architect
- Meldrum and Noad Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 6
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS431391 · 7 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 13
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 7 min walk · 9 tram stops within 400 m
107 cafés, 2 grocers, 8 medical within 250 m
88 street trees within 150 m · park 94 m away
5,147 people pass daily nearby · 44 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 Western House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station7 min · 542 m
Train station7 min · 572 m
Tram stop1 min · 27 m
Tram stop1 min · 59 m
Tram stop2 min · 198 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 Western House
6 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
460 DEGREES PTY LTD
Cosentino Pty Ltd
DTCH Lawyers
Network Process Service
OGP GROUP PTY LTD
Spowers
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Western 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 designHO753Heritage 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
- PS431391
- Lots on the plan
- 7
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 13
- Estimated cost of works
- About $5.9m
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 Western House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Western House residential or commercial?
Western House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Western House built?
Western House was completed in 1939.
How many floors does Western House have?
Western House has 10 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Western House?
The latest council census counted 6 businesses in Western House, including 460 DEGREES PTY LTD, Cosentino Pty Ltd and DTCH Lawyers.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Western House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Western House?
Meldrum and Noad designed Western House. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near Western House?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Collins St/William St #4, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Western House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO753).
Does Western House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS431391 has 7 lots.
Has any work been done on Western House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 13 building permits for Western House since 1997. The most recent was in March 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western House | Commercial | — | 10 | 1939 |
| Arise Collins House | Mixed use | 13 m | 60 | 2019 |
| Eagle House | Commercial | 39 m | 11 | 1987 |
| Christie Corporate Serviced Offices | Commercial | 45 m | 11 | 1960 |
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), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.