ESSO House
12 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
- 67 m tall · #67 in Southbank
- 15 floors
- 204 car spaces
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31 years standing
- 1995Completed
- 2020Planning application
- TodayStill standing
10 building permits · 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About ESSO House
ESSO House is a 15-storey commercial building at 12 Riverside Quay, Southbank, completed in 1995. Its roof is 67 m high. The developer is Nice Future International Investments. The building was sold for $160 million in 2017. By September 2023, redevelopment plans had moved to the planning minister. By December 2024 the building was approved and set for demolition, and by April 2025 the site was vacant.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1995
- Height
- 67 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#67 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 15
- Footprint
- 4,400 m²
- Architect
- — Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Businesses
- 0
- Car spaces
- 204
- Strata plan
- PS304276 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 10
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 3 min walk · 7 tram stops within 400 m
58 cafés, 5 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m
138 street trees within 150 m · park 40 m away
30,270 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 ESSO House.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 278 m
Train station4 min · 331 m
Tram stop3 min · 261 m
Tram stop4 min · 323 m
Tram stop4 min · 329 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).
Businesses in ESSO House
0 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at ESSO House: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designLSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO26Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap 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
- PS304276
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 10
- Estimated cost of works
- About $17.0m
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 ESSO House in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ESSO House residential or commercial?
ESSO House is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was ESSO House built?
ESSO House was completed in 1995.
How many floors does ESSO House have?
ESSO House has 15 floors above ground.
What businesses are in ESSO House?
The latest council census counted 0 businesses in ESSO House.
Is there office or retail space for lease in ESSO House?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built ESSO House?
Nice Future International Investments developed ESSO House and Hayball designed it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is ESSO House?
About 67 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 67 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near ESSO House?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for ESSO House?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does ESSO House have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS304276 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on ESSO House recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for ESSO House since 1996. The most recent was in November 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSO House | Commercial | — | 15 | 1995 |
| Mercure Southbank | Hotel | 80 m | 13 | 2002 |
| Eureka Tower | Mixed use | 106 m | 92 | 2006 |
| IBM Tower | Commercial | 132 m | 31 | 1993 |
| Langham Hotel | Hotel | 132 m | 20 | 1992 |
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), 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 © Google Maps.