Coworking Spaces in Canberra: Compare Your Options
Canberra's coworking market is compact but purposeful — built around government, defence and the professional firms that serve them. Civic and Barton carry most of the stock, security-cleared requirements are understood, and private offices dominate over open-plan. Here's how the capital's options compare.
Your options in Canberra at a glance
Per person per month, all-inclusive. Private office pricing from live Canberra listings.
| Option | Best for | Privacy | Typical Canberra price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot desk | Solo founders, occasional use | Open plan, shared | From ~$250/mo |
| Dedicated desk | Individuals who come in daily | Your desk, shared room | From ~$390/mo |
| Private office Most popular for teams | Teams of 2-100+ | Lockable room, your door | $550-$800/desk/mo |
Every private office on Sidespace sits inside a full-service workspace — you keep the coworking amenities (kitchens, meeting rooms, reception, community) and add a door that locks.
Operators to compare in Canberra
These are the workspace operators with live Canberra availability on Sidespace. Rather than visiting eight websites, compare their private offices side by side in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How much does coworking cost in Canberra?
Hot desks run about $250-$450 per month. Private offices inside Canberra coworking spaces average $550-$800 per desk per month all-inclusive.
Why do private offices dominate in Canberra?
Government and defence adjacency: many tenants need acoustic privacy or work with sensitive material, so lockable private offices outnumber open coworking in most Canberra centres.
Which operators are in Canberra?
Regus, WOTSO, Servcorp, Work Club, Hub Australia and Haven Workspaces all operate in Canberra, concentrated in Civic and Barton. Sidespace compares them in one search.
Can contractors get short-term space near departments?
Yes — 3-12 month private offices in Barton and Civic are a standard ask, and operators move quickly for contract-driven start dates.
Compare every option in Canberra
Browse live availability and all-inclusive pricing, or tell our free concierge what you need — team size, suburb, budget — and get 2-5 matched options within 24 hours.
Also see the Canberra pricing guide for suburb-by-suburb desk rates.