- Locations18
- Offices listed123
- Team sizes1 to 62
- Typical desk rate$823
Hub Australia vs Waterman
Waterman is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 21 Australian locations against Hub Australia's 18. Waterman is the cheaper per desk at $570 a month against $823.
Every figure below is counted from the 39 buildings these two operate and the offices they have listed live on Sidespace as at 8 September 2026. Nothing here is editorial and nothing is paid for.
- Locations21
- Offices listed62
- Team sizes2 to 26
- Typical desk rate$570
Side by side
Counted from live listings on 8 September 2026. A dot marks the larger figure, which is a fact rather than a recommendation.
| Hub Australia | Waterman | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian locations listed | 18 | 21 |
| Offices listed now | 123 | 62 |
| States and territories | 6 (ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA) | 1 (VIC) |
| Suburbs covered | 11 | 19 |
| Team sizes catered for | 1 to 62 people | 2 to 26 people |
| Typical rate per desk, per month | $823 | $570 |
| Smallest office by price | $1,050 | $990 |
Where Hub Australia leads
- Wider state coverage, in 6 states and territories.
- Takes larger teams, up to 62 people in one office.
- Caters for the smallest teams, from 1 person.
- More choice right now: 123 offices listed against 62.
Where Waterman leads
- More Australian locations: 21 against 18.
- Lower typical desk rate, $570 a month, about 31% under the other.
Available now
The largest building each operator runs, with the cheapest office in it where rates are published.
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Method. Locations, offices, team sizes and rates are counted from operator supplied listings live on Sidespace at 8 September 2026, one row per office. Typical desk rate is the median of monthly rent divided by the number of people the office holds. Figures move as stock moves. Republish with attribution to Sidespace.
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Hub Australia vs Waterman: FAQs
What is the difference between Hub Australia and Waterman?
Waterman is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 21 Australian locations against Hub Australia's 18. Hub Australia covers 6 states and territories and 11 suburbs, Waterman covers 1 and 19. Waterman is the cheaper per desk at $570 a month against $823. Counted from live Sidespace listings on 8 September 2026.
Which is cheaper, Hub Australia or Waterman?
On typical rate per desk, Waterman at $570 a month sits below Hub Australia at $823. The smallest office listed starts at $990 with Waterman and $1,050 with Hub Australia. Rates move with the building and the term, so treat these as the market, not a quote.
Where can I find Hub Australia and Waterman offices?
Both operate in Melbourne. Hub Australia lists 18 buildings and Waterman lists 21 on Sidespace, with every current office, price and photograph on their portfolio pages.
How was this comparison put together?
Every figure is counted from live Sidespace listings on 8 September 2026: 185 offices across 39 buildings. Nothing is editorial and nothing is paid for, so the page changes as stock changes and can be republished with attribution to Sidespace.