The 8 Best Coworking & Shared Work Spaces In Melbourne [2024]

Updated: October 14th, 2022

Looking for a coworking space or office in Melbourne?

According to a report by Startup Genome, Melbourne’s maturing startup scene is home to more than 2,100 startups, nearly 500 investors, and close to 50 accelerators including, and continues to grow.

Whether you are a solo entrepreneur, small business, freelancer or simply just searching for a creative place to work, Melbourne has plenty of collaborative office spaces to choose from.

We’ve put together a list of the 8 best-shared workspaces in Melbourne and provide you with:

  • location
  • hours of operation
  • community space amenities
  • membership & cost breakdown

Here’s the full list:

The 8 Best Coworking & Shared Work Spaces  In Melbourne [2024]

1. The Cluster

  • Location: Level 17, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne, 3000
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: Lightning-fast Wi-Fi, Telephony Services, In-house IT & Front of House support, Weekly networking & social events, In house barista, Weekly networking & social events

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Private Office: Price upon Request
  • Dedicated Desk: $195-$205/week + GST
  • Flexi Desk: Starting from $50/week + GST
  • Hot Desk: $50/day + GST
  • Virtual Office: Starting from $15/week + GST
  • Event Space: Price upon Request
  • Meeting Rooms: Price upon Request

The Cluster is a modern coworking space in Melbourne with a prime location and all the necessary services required for a hassle-free coworking. They have an amazing front office team & hospitality staff, a great community of coworkers, and a productivity-fuelling atmosphere.

The interior is tastefully done, there are multiple seating arrangements, live plants, attractive lighting, plenty of natural light, break-out areas, plus the view of the surrounding areas from their glass windows is mesmerising.

Learn more about The Cluster ➜, or send them an email.

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2. Regus - Melbourne

  • Location: 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: 24-hour surveillance monitoring, On-site Lunch Restaurant, Break-Out Areas, On-site Sandwich / Coffee Bar, Break-Out Areas

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Office Space: From AUD 420/month
  • Coworking: From AUD 367/month
  • Virtual Offices: From AUD 131/month
  • Meeting Rooms: From AUD 62/hour
  • Membership: Contact for Pricing

Regus, a global name serving coworkers around the globe with beautiful private & shared office spaces, offers 22 locations in Melbourne. The office on 385 Bourke Street is housed in a 41-storey building right opposite Bourke Street Mall.

Invite your clients to this contemporary workspace located in a thriving business area and discuss your projects in a quiet & professional environment. After office hours you can take a stroll in the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens or visit the luxury retail complex located in the same building.

Learn more about Regus - Melbourne ➜, or .

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3. United Co.

  • Address: 425 Smith St Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia
  • Hours: 24/7 Access
  • Amenities: Unlimited High-Speed WiFi, Phone Answering Service, On-Site Gym & Yoga Studio, Secure Bicycle Storage, Members Kitchen with Free Coffee, Tea, Snacks & Filtered Water, Electric Sit-to-Stand Desks & Ergonomic Task Chairs, Showers & End-of-Trip Facilities

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • COWORKING DAY PASS: $35/day
  • VIRTUAL OFFICE: $65/month
  • MEETING ROOM: Starting from $35/hour
  • DEDICATED DESK: $520/month D
  • PRIVATE OFFICE SPACE: Starting from $1425/month

United Co. is an innovative shared workspace in Melbourne providing flexible workspace solutions. It is our mission to delight people at work, and to boost productivity and creativity. United Co.

Members have access to an extensive wellness program designed to encourage work life balance. Advanced technology is available to make the most of your workday. Experience a better Workspace.

Learn more about United Co..

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4. The Thrive Network

  • Location: Levels 2 & 3, 52 Albert Road, South Melbourne Vic 3205
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: HI-SPEED WIFI, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, CAR PARKING, KITCHEN, MEMBERS, EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, BIKE STORAGE, END OF TRIP FACILITIES

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • PRIVATE OFFICE SPACE: $1350/month
  • DEDICATED DESK: $675/month
  • FLEXIBLE DESK: $320/month
  • DAY PASSES: $35/day
  • MEETING ROOM: Starting from $35/hour
  • VIRTUAL OFFICE: $50/month

Thrive's flexible office space is designed to keep your overheads down while assisting your business. It includes private offices, dedicated desk space, flexible desks and hot desks or casual day passes. Their virtual office packages provide your business with a professional address, without the cost of a dedicated.

Their range of meeting rooms include boardrooms, small meeting rooms, conference rooms and training rooms available. The place is ideal for working at peace. They offer a work-friendly environment where you can turn your business dreams into reality.

Learn more about The Thrive Network ➜, or send them an email.

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5. Hub Australia - Melbourne

  • Location: Level 7, 180 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: In-House Cafe, Meeting & Workshop Spaces, Fitness Studio, Parents' Space, Photography Studio, Business Events, Podcasting Studio

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Flexible Membership: From $425/month
  • Dedicated Desks: From $850pp/month
  • Office Space: From $890pp/month
  • Office Suites: From $912pp/month

Hub Australia provides workspaces across the top five metro cities including Melbourne. In Melbourne, they offer a total of 6 locations and the office on Flinders Street is one of their top spaces in the city.

The place is ideal for freelancers, creatives, entrepreneurs, startups, small teams as well as large enterprises. The space offers a prime location, the Flinders Street Station & Swanston Street trams being within a waking distance. Flexible membership, plenty of amenities, and a vibrant atmosphere are what makes this place stand out.

Learn more about Hub Australia - Melbourne ➜, or send them an email.

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6. WeWork - Melbourne

  • Location: 222 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: Enhanced cleaning services, Outdoor space, Wellness room, Parking, Mother's room, Bike storage, Recreational games, Event space

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Private Offices: A$1,390/month
  • Dedicated Desks: A$640/month
  • Open Workspace: Enquire for Pricing
  • Day Pass: A$45/day
  • Conference Rooms: A$25/seat/hour

WeWork is known for its outstanding coworking & private office services across the globe. Melbourne has 4 different locations one of which is on 222 Exhibition St. The place is great to work, network, meet, and collaborate with professionals coming from diverse backgrounds and having varied knowledge.

Here they offer a number of flexible subscription plans to satisfy your coworking needs. So, all you go to do is choose your preferred plan and start working straight away in their fully furnished workspaces. This office has onsite staff, unique common areas, stocked kitchens, phone booths, and many other facilities that members absolutely love.

Learn more about WeWork - Melbourne ➜, or send them an email.

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7. The Circle

  • Location: 4 Bloomburg St Collingwood VIC 3066
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: Optic Fibre Internet, Private Phone Booths, Multi-function Printer, Card Scan Access, Event Hall, Community Resource

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Floating Desk: From $370/month
  • Dedicated Desk: From $600/month
  • Private Office: From $730/month
  • Meeting Rooms: Contact for Pricing

The Circle is one of the most desired office spaces in Melbourne. Located in Collingwood the place is a couple of minutes walking distance from both North Richmond Station & Collingwood Station, Woolworths & Aldi stores are also just 5 minutes walk away.

Work on your projects, network with like-minded individuals, host your clients or do whatever you want at this amazing coworking destination. Plus, the amenities offered here are hard to find anywhere else, e.g. Meditation Room, Idea Corner, Photography Studio, Massage Room, Game Room, Basketball Arcade Machine, and much more.

Learn more about The Circle ➜, or send them an email.

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8. Inspire9

  • Location: L1, 41-43 Stewart Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121, Melbourne
  • Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM
  • Amenities: Fibre internet, Coffee, Business address, Access to printing, Business space, Breakout areas, Bike parking, Yoga, Pet-friendly

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Dedicated Desk: $699/month
  • Hot - Desk: Starting from $90/month
  • Serviced Offices: Contact for Pricing
  • Virtual Office: Contact for Pricing
  • Meeting Rooms: Contact for Pricing

Inspire9 offers one of the best coworking atmospheres in Melbourne. Members will enjoy a central location, clean & safe office environment, a diverse & supportive business community, attractive interior, comfortable seating options, a wide range of services, and a lot more.

Members will get a stocked kitchen along with a fridge, microwave, & coffee machine, quiet space, event space, indoor gaming room, yoga room, rooftop terrace. Another plus point is, you can bring your pets to your office as they will be warmly welcomed here.

Learn more about Inspire9 ➜, or send them an email.

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9. CoWork Me

  • Location: 245 St Kilda Road St Kilda, 3182 Victoria, Melbourne
  • Hours: 24/7 access
  • Amenities: High-speed internet, Secure offices, Community events, Parking & bike storage, Prime location

Membership & Cost Breakdown:

  • Virtual Office: Price upon Request
  • Hot desk: $99/month
  • Dedicated Desk: $53/month
  • Serviced Offices: $572/month
  • Meeting Rooms: Price upon Request

CoWork Me is a beautiful & stylish coworking office located in a picturesque neighbourhood on Kilda street in Melbourne. They offer a variety of membership options at affordable rates.

This spacious office is spread over 3,000 square metres and can accommodate everyone from freelancers, entrepreneurs, teams to small & large enterprises. They have spaces for private & shared coworking, corporate events, study spaces, board meetings, and so on.

Learn more about CoWork Me ➜, or send them an email.

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