While the Covid-19 pandemic has been horrible for us all to endure over the last two years, it has helped office workplaces shape flexible work options for its employees. Lockdowns caused us all to go straight into working remotely and by however many kilometres away from our team mates. This has made us resilient in our jobs and provided us with another avenue of working when going into the office is tough.
However, there are those who have moved states or moved to jobs without an office in close proximity to where they live and have been forced into working remotely from home. Though working from home might not be your ideal space. Whether you don’t have enough space for a dedicated office, you miss interacting with people or lack motivation while working remotely – we have the solution for you. Coworking spaces! Coworking is a concept where individuals come together in one space to work on individual projects and businesses. It’s perfect for sole traders, freelancers and small businesses. Coworking spaces offer everything the standard office does (and then some) without the overhead costs of running an office. We are here to break down some of the best coworking spaces in Canberra by what’s on offer, bonus points and cost to make it easier for you in choosing the right space to work in.
Hub Civic Quarter
Canberra’s newest corporate coworking space in the middle of the CBD, Hub Civic Quarter, is taking the industry by storm. It boasts of providing a premium coworking experience with modern amenities and workspaces within the newly constructed Civic Quarter building on Northbourne Avenue.
Facilities
- 24/7 building access
- Kitchen facilities
- End of trip facilities
- Members lounge
- Meeting and workshop spaces with catering available
- Bike storage
- Printing services
- Storage (from drawers, offices or suites)
Bonus points
- In-house barista
- Near the Canberra Light Rail
- Hireable event and meeting spaces
- Media studio with podcasting and photography kits
- Member discounts and perks
- Access to other Hub locations across Australia
Cost
- Flexible memberships from $350 per month (for either 8 days a month or 24/7)
- Dedicated desks from $650 per month
- Office spaces from $730 per person per month (available for teams up to 15 people)
- Office suites from $785 per person per month (available for teams up to 50 people)
WOTSO
WOTSO is the biggest company in the coworking space within Canberra with three locations around town, Dickson, Symonston and Woden for extra convenience. Once you’re a member of WOTSO, you can use any WOTSO coworking space for free under the WOTSO passport system if you want change or are in another city.
Facilities
- 24/7 secure access
- High speed internet
- Kitchen facilities
- Mail services
- Meeting rooms
- Printing station
- Private phone booths
- Storage lockers
- Bike storage (Dickson & Symonston only)
Bonus points
- Dog friendly
- Networking and social events every month for members
- Hireable event spaces
- Complimentary beer and wine to wine(d) down
- Concierge services (dry cleaning, food delivery, etc)
- Outdoor seating/balconies for change of scenery
- Onsite parking (limited availability)
Cost
- Flexi day pass from $55 per day
- Team day pass from $33 per day per person
- Permanent desks from $275 per month
- Meeting rooms range from $50 to $110 per hour (various locations in Canberra)
- Office spaces are also available on request on a monthly basis
Keep Co
As Canberra’s first community-first coworking space in Canberra, Keep Co started their journey in 2018 to build an inclusive workspace that inspires genuine relationships. They are one of Canberra’s most desired workspaces for those looking for a friendly, community-focused work environment.
Facilities
- High speed wifi (enterprise fibre)
- Meeting rooms
- Phone booths
- Printing Access
- 24/7 access to selected members
- Lockable storage for selected members
Bonus points
- Dog friendly
- Workshop and event hire
- Hireable photo studio
- Complimentary coffee, tea and snacks
- Complimentary beer, wine and drinks
- Discounts to Flow Yoga, Capital Brewing and more
Cost
- Shared desk (between 6am – 8pm, 7 days) $320 per month
- Dedicated desk (24/7 access) $480 per month
- Offices (private, lockable studios connected to wider workspace) $1,200 per month
- Day pass (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday) $35 per day
- Community pass (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday for four days per month) $120 per month
- Flex pass (6am – 8pm, Monday to Friday for twelve days per month) $220 per month
- Meeting rooms (suits 2 to 6 people) from $50 per hour
- Workshop and event space (suits 8 to 10 people) from $100 per hour
- Photo studio (suits 10 to 15 people) from $120 per hour
Commonplace
Tucked away in Narrabundah, Commonplace is a coworking space that wants to evoke innovative thought patterns and better work outputs to provide its members business expansion and success with better work-life balance consistently. The design of the space is to encapsulate wellbeing and productivity with raw concrete, oak timber and black fixtures with a contrast of splashes of terracotta walls and blush pink velvet seating.
Facilities
- Wifi
- Printing facilities
- Kitchen facilities
- Security
- Breakout rooms
- Boardroom
Bonus points
- Beautifully designed interior
- Complimentary coffee
- Located in Narrabundah, away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD
Cost
- Day desks (8am – 6pm and access to open desk) $22 per day
- Open desks (shared desk between 8am – 6pm) from $330 per month
- Dedicated desks (24/7 access with dedicated desk and storage locker and personalised signage on entry door) from $660 per month
Waku
Located in the Kingsborough Village which is five minutes walking distance away from the Kingston Foreshore, this boutique believes in a true work/life balance which was the main reasoning behind their location in Kingston instead of the CBD.
Facilities
- High speed wifi (fibre to the building)
- 24 hour access
- End of trip facilities
- Kitchen facilities
- Meeting room
Bonus points
- 100% pet friendly
- Complimentary coffee
- Free parking
- Complimentary toiletries
Cost
- Co-Flex (hot desking) $330 per month
- Co-Work (dedicated desk) $440 per month
- Dedicated office $660 per month
- Day pass $55 per day
- Virtual office (just a professional address) $33 per month
- Meetings & events $60 per hour
With so many options available, we have just named a few of the bigger or more interesting brands of coworking spaces available in Canberra. We hope this breaks down your options well enough to enable you to make the next step into your business for the better.
If you’re looking for something to do after you’ve finished a full day of work, check out our articles on where to find Reformer Pilates studios in Canberra and 8 Pilates studios in Canberra.
