【640 Bourke St】

A Heritage-Infused Tower at the Heart of Melbourne CBD

Project Overview

640 Bourke Street, located in Melbourne’s lively CBD, is a striking 68-storey mixed-use residential tower rising above the heritage-listed Eliza Tinsley Building. Developed by Far East Consortium and designed by architects Rothelowman, the project offers 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom residences in a landmark address that blends the city’s industrial heritage with contemporary luxury living. 

Completion Date

Estimated handover is yet to be definitively confirmed, though listings suggest a projected completion around 2029. 

Location

640 Bourke Street sits in Melbourne VIC 3000 (Melbourne CBD).
The location highlights:

• Steps from major retail, cafés, and laneways in Bourke Street precinct. 

• Close to prominent transport links including the major hub at Southern Cross Station. 

• Tower height approx. 234.6 m, placing it among higher-rise towers in the city.

Education

Primary Schools

• Carlton Gardens Primary School – (approximate walking/tram distance unknown in publicly listed materials)

• North Melbourne Primary School – (likewise)

Secondary Schools

• Melbourne Grammar School – (distance not specified)

• University High School – (distance not specified)

Universities

• The University of Melbourne – within very easy reach of the CBD address.

• RMIT University – very central location, easy access from site.

• Victoria University (City Campus) – central Melbourne location.