The Malthouse Theatre
113-129 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 2 floors
- 10 businesses
- 14 car spaces
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134 years standing
- 1892Completed
- 2006Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
12 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About The Malthouse Theatre
The Malthouse Theatre is a two-storey theatre in Southbank, used for performances, conferences and ceremonies. Developed by the Castlemaine Brewery and designed by Richard Buckley Whitaker, it was completed in 1892. John Beckett was the architect for its later refurbishment.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1892
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 2
- Footprint
- 2,124 m²
- Architect
- Richard Buckley Whitaker Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 10
- Car spaces
- 14
- Strata plan
- PP3084D · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ7
- Permits on record
- 12
Score cards
Anzac Station 10 min walk · 5 tram stops within 400 m
4 cafés, 1 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
74 street trees within 150 m · park 141 m away
4 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 The Malthouse Theatre.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station10 min · 837 m
Train station11 min · 857 m
Tram stop2 min · 136 m
Tram stop2 min · 142 m
Tram stop4 min · 337 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Southbank
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Being built nearby
No major projects in the pipeline within 600 m.
Businesses in The Malthouse Theatre
10 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Black Hole Theatre Inc
CitiPower
Hours After
Kath Papas Productions
Malthouse Theatre
Malthouse Theatre Cafe
Malthouse Theatre (Office)
Malthouse Theatre (Storage)
Malthouse Theatre (Storage 2)
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at The Malthouse Theatre: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO27Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60-A4ADesign and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO390Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesLSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking 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
- PP3084D
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 12
- Estimated cost of works
- About $6.1m
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 The Malthouse Theatre in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Malthouse Theatre residential or commercial?
The Malthouse Theatre is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as performances, conferences, ceremonies.
When was The Malthouse Theatre built?
The Malthouse Theatre was completed in 1892.
How many floors does The Malthouse Theatre have?
The Malthouse Theatre has 2 floors above ground.
What businesses are in The Malthouse Theatre?
The latest council census counted 10 businesses in The Malthouse Theatre, including Black Hole Theatre Inc, CitiPower and Hours After.
Is there office or retail space for lease in The Malthouse Theatre?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built The Malthouse Theatre?
Castlemaine Brewery developed The Malthouse Theatre and Richard Buckley Whitaker designed it. The building team section has the sources.
What public transport is near The Malthouse Theatre?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 10 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Grant St/Sturt St #18, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for The Malthouse Theatre?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 7 (CCZ7). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO390).
Does The Malthouse Theatre have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP3084D has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on The Malthouse Theatre recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for The Malthouse Theatre since 2004. The most recent was in December 2022.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Malthouse Theatre | Commercial | — | 2 | 1892 |
| The Sovereign | Mixed use | 178 m | 13 | 1996 |
| Guild Apartments | Mixed use | 207 m | 26 | 2013 |
| The IAN Potter Southbank Centre | Commercial | 289 m | 11 | 2018 |
| Southside Tower Apartments | Residential | 291 m | 13 | 1970 |
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.