How much does a 20 person office cost in Melbourne?
Sidespace's live listing data puts a 20 person serviced office in the Melbourne CBD at about $16,800 per month all-inclusive, about $840 per desk (October 2026). That is the median of 7 real offices listed on Sidespace that fit 20 people.
Twenty people needs 160 to 240 square metres and changes the maths. At this size a traditional lease becomes genuinely competitive with flex for the first time, because the fit-out cost spreads across enough desks to pay for itself over a three-year term. Most twenty-person teams end up comparing a fitted commercial suite against a managed office, not against coworking.
20 person office prices across Melbourne
South Melbourne is the cheapest Melbourne suburb for a team of 20, at $15,000 a month, 11% below Melbourne CBD at $16,800.
| Suburb | Per desk | 20 people | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne | $750 | $15,000 | 7 |
| Richmond | $769 | $15,380 | 6 |
| Cremorne | $830 | $16,600 | 3 |
| Melbourne CBD | $840 | $16,800 | 21 |
What 20 people cost in every city
| City | Per desk | 20 people |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | $675 | $13,500 |
| Brisbane | $718 | $14,360 |
| Perth | $762 | $15,240 |
| Adelaide | $810 | $16,200 |
| Melbourne | $840 | $16,800 |
| Canberra | $900 | $18,000 |
What 20 people actually need
Run both numbers before you commit. A serviced suite at twenty desks is one predictable monthly figure; a lease is a lower base rent plus fit-out, furniture, internet, cleaning and outgoings. Whichever way it lands, twenty desks is enough volume that operators will move on price.
Allow 160 to 240 square metres, and budget $201,600 a year all-inclusive before any incentive on term. Best suited to scaling companies, established agencies, regional headquarters, professional firms with client-facing space.
Figures exclude POA listings and indicative guide pricing, so every rate above is one an operator published. Medians are drawn from offices sized 11-20 desks, the band a 20 person team sits in, and bands below three offices are never published.
Price a different team in Melbourne
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Research for Melbourne
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