- Locations20
- Offices listed77
- Team sizes2 to 38
- Typical desk rate$975
The Commons vs WeWork
The Commons is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 20 Australian locations against WeWork's 15. WeWork is the cheaper per desk at $613 a month against $975.
Every figure below is counted from the 35 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.
- Locations15
- Offices listed159
- Team sizes2 to 144
- Typical desk rate$613
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 | WeWork | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian locations listed | 20 | 15 |
| Offices listed now | 77 | 159 |
| States and territories | 2 (NSW, VIC) | 4 (NSW, QLD, VIC, WA) |
| Suburbs covered | 10 | 7 |
| Team sizes catered for | 2 to 38 people | 2 to 144 people |
| Typical rate per desk, per month | $975 | $613 |
| Smallest office by price | $1,170 | $765 |
Where The Commons leads
- More Australian locations: 20 against 15.
- Caters for the smallest teams, from 2 people.
Where WeWork leads
- Wider state coverage, in 4 states and territories.
- Takes larger teams, up to 144 people in one office.
- Caters for the smallest teams, from 2 people.
- Lower typical desk rate, $613 a month, about 37% 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 WeWork: FAQs
What is the difference between The Commons and WeWork?
The Commons is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 20 Australian locations against WeWork's 15. The Commons covers 2 states and territories and 10 suburbs, WeWork covers 4 and 7. WeWork is the cheaper per desk at $613 a month against $975. Counted from live Sidespace listings on 8 September 2026.
Which is cheaper, The Commons or WeWork?
On typical rate per desk, WeWork at $613 a month sits below The Commons at $975. The smallest office listed starts at $765 with WeWork 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 WeWork offices?
Both operate in Melbourne, Sydney. The Commons lists 20 buildings and WeWork lists 15 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: 236 offices across 35 buildings. Nothing is editorial and nothing is paid for, so the page changes as stock changes and can be republished with attribution to Sidespace.