- Locations20
- Offices listed77
- Team sizes2 to 38
- Typical desk rate$975
The Commons vs Waterman
Waterman is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 21 Australian locations against The Commons's 20. Waterman is the cheaper per desk at $570 a month against $975.
Every figure below is counted from the 41 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.
| The Commons | Waterman | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian locations listed | 20 | 21 |
| Offices listed now | 77 | 62 |
| States and territories | 2 (NSW, VIC) | 1 (VIC) |
| Suburbs covered | 10 | 19 |
| Team sizes catered for | 2 to 38 people | 2 to 26 people |
| Typical rate per desk, per month | $975 | $570 |
| Smallest office by price | $1,170 | $990 |
Where The Commons leads
- Wider state coverage, in 2 states and territories.
- Takes larger teams, up to 38 people in one office.
- Caters for the smallest teams, from 2 people.
- More choice right now: 77 offices listed against 62.
Where Waterman leads
- More Australian locations: 21 against 20.
- Caters for the smallest teams, from 2 people.
- Lower typical desk rate, $570 a month, about 42% 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.
Good to know
The Commons vs Waterman: FAQs
What is the difference between The Commons and Waterman?
Waterman is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 21 Australian locations against The Commons's 20. The Commons covers 2 states and territories and 10 suburbs, Waterman covers 1 and 19. Waterman is the cheaper per desk at $570 a month against $975. Counted from live Sidespace listings on 8 September 2026.
Which is cheaper, The Commons or Waterman?
On typical rate per desk, Waterman at $570 a month sits below The Commons at $975. The smallest office listed starts at $990 with Waterman and $1,170 with The Commons. Rates move with the building and the term, so treat these as the market, not a quote.
Where can I find The Commons and Waterman offices?
Both operate in Melbourne. The Commons lists 20 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: 139 offices across 41 buildings. Nothing is editorial and nothing is paid for, so the page changes as stock changes and can be republished with attribution to Sidespace.