IBM Tower
60 City Road, Southbank VIC 3006
- 30 floors
- 21 businesses
- 205 car spaces
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33 years standing
- 1993Completed
- 1997Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
46 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About IBM Tower
IBM Tower is a 30-storey office tower at 60 City Road, Southbank. It was completed in 1993.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1993 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- —
- Floors
- 30
- Footprint
- 4,785 m²
- Businesses
- 21
- Car spaces
- 205
- Strata plan
- PS328901 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 46
Score cards
Flinders Street Station 3 min walk · 6 tram stops within 400 m
51 cafés, 3 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
85 street trees within 150 m · park 73 m away
30,270 people pass daily nearby · 12 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 IBM Tower.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station3 min · 216 m
Train station3 min · 270 m
Tram stop4 min · 282 m
Tram stop4 min · 286 m
Tram stop4 min · 305 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 IBM Tower
21 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Alinta Energy
Amcor
APA MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD
Blaze Acumen Chartered Accountants
Honan Group
IBM Australia
JB Hi-FI
Kotra Melbourne
Linkedin Australia Pty Limited
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at IBM Tower: 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 provideSCO25Specific 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
- PS328901
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 46
- Estimated cost of works
- About $98.9m
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 IBM Tower in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is IBM Tower residential or commercial?
IBM Tower is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as office.
When was IBM Tower built?
IBM Tower was completed in 1993.
How many floors does IBM Tower have?
IBM Tower has 30 floors above ground.
What businesses are in IBM Tower?
The latest council census counted 21 businesses in IBM Tower, including Alinta Energy, Amcor and APA MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTY LTD.
Is there office or retail space for lease in IBM Tower?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built IBM Tower?
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 IBM Tower?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14, about 4 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for IBM Tower?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Does IBM Tower have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS328901 has 1 lot.
Has IBM Tower been sold?
In August 2016, Dexus sold the Southgate Complex, which includes IBM Tower, to ARA Asset Management for $578 million.
Has any work been done on IBM Tower recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 46 building permits for IBM Tower since 1994. The most recent was in July 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Tower | Commercial | — | 30 | 1993 |
| Langham Hotel | Hotel | 0 m | 20 | 1992 |
| Southgate | Commercial | 5 m | 26 | — |
| Quay West Apartments | Commercial | 81 m | 23 | 1990 |
| Gallery Tower Apartments | Hotel | 126 m | 19 | 2002 |
| Mercure Southbank | Hotel | 116 m | 13 | 2002 |
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.