- Locations22
- Offices listed81
- Team sizes2 to 49
- Typical desk rate$575
Waterman vs WeWork
Waterman is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 22 Australian locations against WeWork's 15. Waterman is the cheaper per desk at $575 a month against $618.
Every figure below is counted from the 37 buildings these two operate and the offices they have listed live on Sidespace as at 24 October 2026. Nothing here is editorial and nothing is paid for.
- Locations15
- Offices listed170
- Team sizes2 to 144
- Typical desk rate$618
Side by side
Counted from live listings on 24 October 2026. A dot marks the larger figure, which is a fact rather than a recommendation.
| Waterman | WeWork | |
|---|---|---|
| Australian locations listed | 22 | 15 |
| Offices listed now | 81 | 170 |
| States and territories | 1 (VIC) | 4 (NSW, QLD, VIC, WA) |
| Suburbs covered | 20 | 7 |
| Team sizes catered for | 2 to 49 people | 2 to 144 people |
| Typical rate per desk, per month | $575 | $618 |
| Smallest office by price | $990 | $765 |
Where Waterman leads
- More Australian locations: 22 against 15.
- Caters for the smallest teams, from 2 people.
- Lower typical desk rate, $575 a month, about 7% under the other.
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.
- More choice right now: 170 offices listed against 81.
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 24 October 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
Waterman vs WeWork: FAQs
What is the difference between Waterman and WeWork?
Waterman is the larger of the two on Sidespace with 22 Australian locations against WeWork's 15. Waterman covers 1 states and territories and 20 suburbs, WeWork covers 4 and 7. Waterman is the cheaper per desk at $575 a month against $618. Counted from live Sidespace listings on 24 October 2026.
Which is cheaper, Waterman or WeWork?
On typical rate per desk, Waterman at $575 a month sits below WeWork at $618. The smallest office listed starts at $990 with Waterman and $765 with WeWork. Rates move with the building and the term, so treat these as the market, not a quote.
Where can I find Waterman and WeWork offices?
Both operate in Melbourne. Waterman lists 22 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 24 October 2026: 251 offices across 37 buildings. Nothing is editorial and nothing is paid for, so the page changes as stock changes and can be republished with attribution to Sidespace.