Market data · Updated July 2026

How much does office space cost in Australia?

Office space in Australia is priced two very different ways. Serviced and flexible offices are quoted as an all-inclusive monthly rate — one bill covering the desk, internet, furniture, meeting rooms and amenities — that scales with team size and location. Traditional commercial leases are quoted per square metre per annum, with the tenant covering fit-out and outgoings over a 3 to 5 year term.

Because quoting conventions vary (net versus gross, all-inclusive versus base rent), the most reliable way to compare is to look at real listings side by side. The table below reflects current Sidespace availability in each major city and updates as the market moves. For the national picture on flexible & serviced space — total supply, operator counts and the full price spread — see The Sidespace Flex Office Index.

$436/mo

Serviced offices from

164

Office buildings

1,080

Suites listed

Cities tracked

The numbers

Office space costs by city

Live listing data · July 2026

Serviced figures are all-inclusive private office rents per month. Commercial figures are available tenancy sizes; commercial rents vary by building and lease terms, so they are quoted per listing.
City	Serviced offices / month	Commercial space	Buildings	Key operators
Melbourne VIC	$436 – $17,500/mo	46 – 3,937m²	58381 suites	WeWork Waterman The Commons JustCo
Sydney NSW	$850 – $17,995/mo	25 – 1,670m²	68463 suites	WeWork The Commons JustCo Tank Stream Labs
Brisbane QLD	$499 – $14,360/mo	166 – 1,965m²	1596 suites	WeWork Tank Stream Labs Hub Australia Workspace365
Perth WA	$649 – $16,590/mo	739 – 2,367m²	1265 suites	WeWork Hub Australia The Executive Centre The Work Project
Canberra ACT	$1,516 – $11,370/mo	—	525 suites	Work Club Servcorp Hub Australia Haven Workspaces
Adelaide SA	$850 – $12,795/mo	—	650 suites	Tank Stream Labs Cubes.Co WOTSO Servcorp

Methodology: Figures reflect live Sidespace listings across serviced and commercial office buildings in Australia as of July 2026. Serviced ranges span the cheapest to the most expensive private office currently listed in each city; commercial ranges span the smallest to the largest available tenancy. Sidespace is free for tenants.

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Office space cost FAQs

How much does office space cost in Australia?

It depends on the type and city. Serviced offices are quoted as an all-inclusive monthly price that scales with team size; traditional commercial offices are quoted per square metre per annum. The table above shows current ranges from live Sidespace listings in each major city.

Why is serviced office pricing quoted per month but commercial per square metre?

Serviced offices bundle rent, furniture, internet, amenities and services into one flexible monthly fee, so they are sold per suite per month. Commercial leases are for raw or fitted space over a fixed term, so they are quoted per square metre per annum in line with the wider property market.

What is included in serviced office pricing?

Typically the desk and furniture, internet, reception, cleaning, utilities, and shared meeting rooms and kitchen — one monthly bill with no separate fit-out or outgoings.

Are there extra costs in a commercial office lease?

Usually yes. On top of base rent, commercial tenants generally pay outgoings (building operating costs) and fund their own fit-out, though landlords often contribute via incentives. Always compare the total occupancy cost, not just the headline rent.

Is it cheaper to lease a serviced or a commercial office?

For small teams and short commitments, serviced offices are usually cheaper all-in because there is no fit-out or long lease. For larger teams over several years, a commercial lease is often more cost-effective per person. Sidespace lists both so you can compare.

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