Victoria Barracks
256-310 St Kilda Road, Southbank VIC 3006
- 3 floors
- 2 businesses
- 300 car spaces
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170 years standing
- 1856Completed
- 2000Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
9 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Victoria Barracks
Victoria Barracks is an office building on St Kilda Road in Southbank, with three floors above ground. Work began and was completed in 1856. In May 2026 the City of Melbourne proposed public open space, housing and a school for the site.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1856 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Construction started
- 1856 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 3 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- — m²
- Businesses
- 2
- Car spaces
- 300
- Strata plan
- PP3084D · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CA
- Permits on record
- 9
Score cards
Anzac Station 8 min walk · 4 tram stops within 400 m
6 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
76 street trees within 150 m · park 166 m away
1 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 Victoria Barracks.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station8 min · 658 m
Train station9 min · 683 m
Tram stop2 min · 155 m
Tram stop4 min · 340 m
Tram stop4 min · 340 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 Victoria Barracks
2 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Department Of Defence
One Tree Defence Childcare Unit Coventry
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Victoria Barracks: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO27Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO12Parking 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
- 9
- Estimated cost of works
- About $938k
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 Victoria Barracks in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Victoria Barracks residential or commercial?
Victoria Barracks is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was Victoria Barracks built?
Victoria Barracks was completed in 1856.
How many floors does Victoria Barracks have?
Victoria Barracks has 3 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Victoria Barracks?
The latest council census counted 2 businesses in Victoria Barracks, including Department Of Defence and One Tree Defence Childcare Unit Coventry.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Victoria Barracks?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Victoria Barracks?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
What public transport is near Victoria Barracks?
Anzac Station is the nearest train station, about 8 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Victoria Barracks?
The site is in the Commonwealth Land Not Controlled By Planning Scheme (CA).
Does Victoria Barracks have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PP3084D has 1 lot.
Has the federal government listed Victoria Barracks for sale?
In February 2026 the federal government listed Victoria Barracks Melbourne among historic Defence sites for sale.
Has any work been done on Victoria Barracks recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Victoria Barracks since 1998. The most recent was in November 2016.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Barracks | Commercial | — | 3 | 1856 |
| Botanic Melbourne | Mixed use | 198 m | 21 | 2020 |
| Saint Domain | Residential | 201 m | 21 | 2018 |
| The Sovereign | Mixed use | 192 m | 13 | 1996 |
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.