Market Insights: Australia's Flexible Office Space Market Report - Q3 2024

The 8 Best Serviced Office Locations Outside the Melbourne CBD

The 8 Best Serviced Office Locations Outside the Melbourne CBD

Search for office space in more convenient and affordable locations such as Southbank, Fitzroy, Collingwood, South Melbourne and St Kilda.

To find the office that best suits your unique requirements, it's recommended that you tour a few spaces in person before making any final decisions. See how much break-out space is included, what membership benefits you can get, and what the overall atmosphere of the space is like are just a few of the things to keep in mind. A great resource for office pricing is our Melbourne Price Guide.

Melbourne by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $747
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $500
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 26,950
Available Desk Capacity 4,965

So if you're looking for an office that is on the more affordable side, here are a few of the best locations to rent office spaces outside the Melbourne CBD:

1. Southbank

Southbank's office spaces offer a lovely mix of views, including urban atmospheres and treescapes.

Southbank by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $800
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $500
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 1,270
Available Desk Capacity 236

Suite 2, 380 Saint Kilda Road Melbourne

Up to 2 people
Private Offices
Up to 5 people
Private Offices

Level 5, 111 Cecil Street South Melbourne

Up to 5 people
Private Offices

2. Fitzroy

Fitzroy has office spaces with a trendy urban vibe and easy access to the Melbourne CBD area. This area is chock-full of music and culture, with a lively art scene.

Fitzroy by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $585
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $459
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 710
Available Desk Capacity 134

Level 2, 1 Southbank Boulevard Southbank

Up to 5 people
Private Offices

68 Clarke Street South Melbourne

Up to 4 people
Private Offices

101 Moray Street South Melbourne

Up to 8 people
Private Offices

3. Collingwood

Collingwood represents the historical area of Melbourne. Most of the office spaces here are located in old buildings that used to be workers' cottages and warehouses in the past.

Collingwood by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $542
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $540
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 1,260
Available Desk Capacity 216
Up to 3 people
Private Offices

425 Smith Street Fitzroy

Up to 8 people
Private Offices

117 Johnston Street Collingwood

Up to 5 people
Private Offices

4. South Melbourne

South Melbourne is only a 12-minute car ride away from the CBD, so it offers an urban but relaxed atmosphere. It has beautiful Victorian streetscapes, which give the area a small-town feel.

South Melbourne by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $625
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $437
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 2,460
Available Desk Capacity 409

101 Moray Street South Melbourne

Up to 17 people
Private Offices
Up to 4 people
Private Offices

Suite 26, 380 Saint Kilda Road Melbourne

Up to 2 people
Private Offices

5. St. Kilda

St. Kilda is only 7 kilometers away from the Melbourne CBD. The ambiance of St. Kilda offices is adorned by greenery. Nestled between a beach and a large metropolitan area, most office spaces in this suburb are surrounded by lush green palm trees on one side and the city on the other.

St Kilda by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $592
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $500
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 240
Available Desk Capacity 24
Up to 5 people
Private Offices

105 Wellington Street St Kilda

Up to 8 people
Coworking Desks

40 Green Street Windsor

Up to 10 people
Coworking Desks

6. Docklands

Docklands is home to multiple major businesses' national headquarters. Most of its office spaces are fully furnished and have a trendy metropolitan view.

Docklands by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $600
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $510
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 1,675
Available Desk Capacity 214

Collins Square, 727 Collins Street Melbourne

Up to 4 people
Private Offices
Up to 10 people
Coworking Desks

Collins Square, 727 Collins Street Melbourne

Up to 4 people
Private Offices

7. East Melbourne

East Melbourne is home to many important government and health institutions. Most of the office spaces in East Melbourne are located in high rises — which provide you proximity to all the trendy metropolitan areas including the Melbourne CBD.

East Melbourne by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $834
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $519
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 450
Available Desk Capacity 90
Up to 10 people
Coworking Desks
Up to 10 people
Coworking Desks

Level 30, Collins Place, 35 Collins Street Melbourne

Up to 6 people
Private Offices

8. Richmond

Located 3 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, Multicultural Richmond is best known for Victoria Street, or “Little Saigon”, with its bustling Asian grocery stores and eateries serving pho and bánh mì.

Richmond by the numbers

Median Office Rate Per Person $800
Median Coworking Desk Rate Per Person $519
Flex Floorspace Available (sqm) 2,120
Available Desk Capacity 361

Level 1, LaunchPAD ReOrbit 155 Cremorne Street Cremorne

Up to 3 people
Private Offices

534 Church Street Richmond

Up to 20 people
Coworking Desks

Suite 13, 678 Victoria Street Richmond

Up to 6 people
Private Offices

Compare Inner Melbourne Office Prices

Location 1-4 Desks 5-10 Desks 11-15 Desks 16-25 Desks 26-50 Desks 50+ Desks
Melbourne $730 $744 $824 $836 $771 $665
Docklands $600 $601 $500 - $700 -
East Melbourne $806 $834 $834 - - -
Carlton $500 $500 $500 $942 - -
Southbank $700 $800 $800 $775 - -
Collingwood $542 $671 $542 - - -
Fitzroy $630 $495 $720 $651 $658 -
South Melbourne $627 $625 $542 $488 $619 -
West Melbourne $882 - - - - -
Cremorne $638 $653 $728 $1,076 $517 -
Richmond $667 $800 $860 $890 $697 -
St Kilda $500 - $684 - - -
South Yarra $757 $727 $674 $804 - -
Hawthorn $617 $900 - - - -
Port Melbourne $347 $549 - - -
Footscray $568 $230 $783 - - -
Hawthorn East $393 $491 - -
Windsor $264 $220 - - - -

Source Rubberdesk. The median price is shown per person per month based on a 12-month term

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