Labassa is a French Second Empire / Renaissance Revival landmark in Caulfield North, Victoria, Australia, and a filming location for Patrick (1978) and Gold Diggers (2023). Built in 1889, it was designed by John A. B. Koch. It is owned by National Trust of Australia (Victoria).
Location: Caulfield North, Victoria, Australia
Verified facts
- Located in Caulfield North, Victoria
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10929 - Appeared in Patrick (movie, 1978)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10929 - Appeared in Gold Diggers (tv, 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10930, SRC-10928 - Built in 1889
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10930, SRC-11841 - Designed by John A. B. Koch
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10930, SRC-11840 - Architectural style: French Second Empire / Renaissance Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10930 - Historic designation: Victorian Heritage Register
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10930, SRC-11841 - Owned by National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (since 1980)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10930, SRC-11841 - Notable tenant: None
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10928, SRC-10930
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10928 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labassa (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10929 — https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Labassa,+2+Manor+Grove,+Caulfield+North,+Melb (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10930 — https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/labassa/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11840 — Only Melbourne — Labassa Mansion (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11841 — Adam Dimech – Melbourne Buildings: Labassa (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gold Diggers filmed?
Labassa, in Caulfield North, Victoria, is a real-world filming location used for Gold Diggers. This property has also appeared on screen in Patrick.
Where was Patrick filmed?
Labassa, in Caulfield North, Victoria, is a real-world filming location used for Patrick. This property has also appeared on screen in Gold Diggers.
Who designed Labassa?
Labassa was designed by John A. B. Koch.
Where is Labassa located?
Labassa is located in Caulfield North, Victoria.