Support Support
Your hub for guides, tutorials and product support
Support Support
Back

Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

+18 Photos

Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

Abbotsford

×
+20 Photos

Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

Abbotsford

Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

Properties / Buy / Victoria / Abbotsford
Development Potential
Property Type
Commercial, Mixed Use
Land Area
2,880 m² (*approx)
LGA
Yarra City
Selling Method
EOI: Please contact agents
EOI Closing Date
18 Jun 2026 02:00PM
Show All
Buy The Land. Own The Landmark.
  • Iconic Melbourne opportunity
  • Unique north facing River frontage
  • Develop, occupy, value-add

Cushman & Wakefield in conjunction with Colliers, are pleased to present the iconic “Skipping Girl” at 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, available For Sale via International Expressions of Interest, closing Thursday 18 June at 2pm (AEST). For nearly a century, the Skipping Girl has lit the Melbourne skyline and captivated generations. A new opportunity emerges to bring new light to one of the city’s most iconic sites.

Positioned on the banks of the Yarra River and directly opposite Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, this landmark property offers an unparalleled opportunity to redefine one of Melbourne’s most recognisable sites. With exceptional development potential (STPA), substantial existing improvements and rare river frontage, the Skipping Girl site is primed for a new chapter.

Key details are highlighted below:

- Premium north facing, river fronting city fringe landholding of 2,880sqm*

- Substantial existing improvements including a 3,668sqm* building across three levels and 102 secure car spaces

- First time ever offered with vacant possession allowing a unique owner occupier or value-add opportunity

- Commercial 1 zoning, providing flexibility for a range of future uses

- Significant value add, occupation or redevelopment potential (STPA)

- Unique north facing Yarra River frontage with direct access to surrounding parklands

- Located within a proven high-density precinct supported by leading Melbourne developers including Salta and Gurner™

- Set to benefit from the upcoming ‘Harrington Village’ development on Burnley Street by Gurner™, enhancing the lifestyle offering in the immediate catchment

- Proven market acceptance in immediate precinct for BTR and BTS developments

- Unmatched retail amenity being directly opposite Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, anchored by Coles, IKEA, Hoyts, Fitness First and a wide range of specialty retailers

- Blue-chip location just 3.2km* from the Melbourne CBD and close proximity to popular retail strips, Victoria Street, Bridge Road, Swan Street and Church Street

- Positioned within one of Melbourne’s most affluent inner eastern catchments, including Richmond, Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Toorak and Fitzroy.

For further information, please contact the exclusive selling agents at Cushman & Wakefield or Colliers.

Cushman & Wakefield

Daniel Wolman | 0412 957 839

Hamish Burgess | 0421 641 497

Joe Kairouz | 0421 430 638

Colliers

Alex Browne | 0418 350 545

Ben Baines | 0438 328 407

*Approx.

Remember to mention you found this property on DevelopmentReady

Read More
Development Potential

651 Victoria Street Development Site Summary

Property Type
Commercial, Mixed Use
Land Area
2,880 m² (*approx)
Yarra City
Selling method
EOI: Please contact agents
EOI Closing Date
18 Jun 2026 02:00PM

Development Site Highlights

Buy The Land. Own The Landmark.
  • Iconic Melbourne opportunity
  • Unique north facing River frontage
  • Develop, occupy, value-add

Cushman & Wakefield in conjunction with Colliers, are pleased to present the iconic “Skipping Girl” at 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, available For Sale via International Expressions of Interest, closing Thursday 18 June at 2pm (AEST). For nearly a century, the Skipping Girl has lit the Melbourne skyline and captivated generations. A new opportunity emerges to bring new light to one of the city’s most iconic sites.

Positioned on the banks of the Yarra River and directly opposite Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, this landmark property offers an unparalleled opportunity to redefine one of Melbourne’s most recognisable sites. With exceptional development potential (STPA), substantial existing improvements and rare river frontage, the Skipping Girl site is primed for a new chapter.

Key details are highlighted below:

- Premium north facing, river fronting city fringe landholding of 2,880sqm*

- Substantial existing improvements including a 3,668sqm* building across three levels and 102 secure car spaces

- First time ever offered with vacant possession allowing a unique owner occupier or value-add opportunity

- Commercial 1 zoning, providing flexibility for a range of future uses

- Significant value add, occupation or redevelopment potential (STPA)

- Unique north facing Yarra River frontage with direct access to surrounding parklands

- Located within a proven high-density precinct supported by leading Melbourne developers including Salta and Gurner™

- Set to benefit from the upcoming ‘Harrington Village’ development on Burnley Street by Gurner™, enhancing the lifestyle offering in the immediate catchment

- Proven market acceptance in immediate precinct for BTR and BTS developments

- Unmatched retail amenity being directly opposite Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, anchored by Coles, IKEA, Hoyts, Fitness First and a wide range of specialty retailers

- Blue-chip location just 3.2km* from the Melbourne CBD and close proximity to popular retail strips, Victoria Street, Bridge Road, Swan Street and Church Street

- Positioned within one of Melbourne’s most affluent inner eastern catchments, including Richmond, Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Toorak and Fitzroy.

For further information, please contact the exclusive selling agents at Cushman & Wakefield or Colliers.

Cushman & Wakefield

Daniel Wolman | 0412 957 839

Hamish Burgess | 0421 641 497

Joe Kairouz | 0421 430 638

Colliers

Alex Browne | 0418 350 545

Ben Baines | 0438 328 407

*Approx.

Remember to mention you found this property on DevelopmentReady

Read More
Development Potential

Finance Calculator

Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

Secure/no obligation

Step 1

Loan Variables

Adjust the inputs to explore your indicative finance options.

You can adjust the inputs below by tapping ‘Adjust Variable Inputs’.

Estimated Purchase Price: $x,xxx,xxx
What you intend to pay for the property
Your Contribution: $x,xxx,xxx
The amount you’re investing
LVR: $x,xxx,xxx
Loan to Value Ratio

Estimated Purchase Price:*

What you intend to pay for the property

$

Your Contribution:

The amount you’re investing

Min: 0% - Max: 90% of purchase price.

$

LVR:

Loan to Value Ratio

Min: 10% - Max: 100% of purchase price.

%

Loan Analysis

Estimated Purchase Price:
Your expected purchase price. Final lender valuation may differ and will affect LVR and borrowing.
$x,xxx,xxx
Your Contribution:
Your funds toward the purchase (savings/equity/gift). Does not include costs like duty, legals or LMI.
$xxx,xxx
Loan to Value Ratio:
Calculated as Loan ÷ Price. Guidance only. Lender policy caps vary by property type, location and borrower profile.
xx%
Loan Amount:
Estimated loan based on your inputs. Excludes fees, LMI and costs. Subject to credit assessment and valuation.
in full report
Interest Only: Monthly Repayments
Estimate using interest-only at 5.85% p.a. Excludes fees. Rates can change without notice.
in full report
Principal & Interest: Monthly Repayments
Estimate at 5.85% p.a. over 15 years, monthly compounding. Excludes fees/LMI. Rates may change.
in full report
Stamp Duty: victoria
Indicative rate for victoria. Concessions/exemptions (e.g., first home) may apply and change the amount.
in full report
Stamp Duty Cost:
Estimate only. Check SRO victoria for the latest rules and any concessions that may reduce this figure.
in full report

Property Location of Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067

One moment please.

Retrieving map...

Due Diligence

Developments and amenities within a 5km radius of this Commercial opportunity at Skipping Girl, 651 Victoria Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067.

Site Report Available

Download your free DistrictData site summary. Make sure you are logged into DevelopmentReady to allow access

Report Contains

  • Site Summary
  • Development Pipeline
  • Recent Transactions
  • Surrounding Amenity
Download Report
Download Report
Enquire