Section 10 · 17 entries · Updated 6 August 2026

Workspaces

Sydney's coworking scene spans government-backed startup hubs in the Tech Central precinct, premium CBD networks, suburban flex spaces, and university incubators. The biggest shift of 2025 was the closure of the original Sydney Startup Hub at York Street and the opening of the Tech Central Innovation Hub at 477 Pitt St — now the city's epicentre for early-stage founders.

01Startup hubs & communities

  • Tech Central Innovation Hub (Stone & Chalk)NSW Gov-backed, 8,000m² across 6 floors. Opened Sep 2025, replacing the Sydney Startup Hub. Best for scaleups seeking gov support & corporate access.Haymarketsource ↗
  • FishburnersNot-for-profit startup community at Tech Central; entered administration May 2026, acquired by Scalare Partners June 2026 - programs continuing.Haymarketsource ↗
  • Cicada InnovationsAustralia's home for deep tech. Application-based residency for science-led founders (biotech, quantum, energy). 100+ companies, $600M+ raised. Long-game hub.Eveleighsource ↗
  • GreenhouseAustralasia's largest climate tech hub, 1,000+ innovators across 3 levels of Salesforce Tower. $31M City of Sydney investment. Best for climate, clean energy founders.Circular Quaysource ↗
  • Haymarket HQ700+ companies supported since 2016. Specialises in AU-Asia market entry. Coworking + government-backed programs for founders eyeing SE Asia expansion.Haymarketsource ↗
  • Tank Stream LabsFive CBD locations for tech startups and digital companies. Startup-friendly culture, strong VC/investor network. Multiple campuses across the core CBD.Sydney CBD
  • Western Sydney Startup Hub (Spacecubed)NSW Gov-backed hub for Western Sydney founders. Plus Eight accelerator on-site. AWS, HubSpot, Google for Startups perks. Best option west of the CBD.North Parramattasource ↗

02Coworking networks

  • The CommonsDesign-led premium coworking, 6+ Sydney sites including CBD, Surry Hills, Chippendale. Known for creative vibe and strong member community. Great for solo founders & small teams.Sydney CBD / Inner Sydneysource ↗
  • Hub AustraliaFour premium CBD locations (Customs House, Hyde Park, Martin Place, Wynyard). Heritage buildings, five-star service. Suits growth-stage teams and corporate spinouts.Sydney CBDsource ↗
  • WeWork SydneyGlobal flex-office network, 4+ CBD locations. Suits fast-scaling teams needing on-demand space. Named TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2026 after its turnaround.Sydney CBDsource ↗
  • WOTSO19 Greater Sydney locations from CBD to suburbs. Affordable flex desks and private offices. Best suburban network in Sydney — ideal if you're not CBD-dependent.Greater Sydney (multiple suburbs)
  • Work Club GlobalPremium members-only coworking with hospitality focus (dining, events, wellness). 11 centres, 8+ Sydney locations including CBD, Eveleigh, and Bondi Junction.Sydney CBD / Inner Sydneysource ↗
  • Christie SpacesPremium flexible offices across Spring Street CBD and Berry Street North Sydney. 173 offices, 2,000+ desks nationally. Harbour and city views. Suits established SMEs.Sydney CBD / North Sydneysource ↗
  • Spaces (IWG)IWG's design-forward coworking brand. Flagship at 60 Martin Place (4,500m², 22 private offices). European Scandi aesthetic, entrepreneur-focused community programming.Sydney CBDsource ↗

03Free & university spaces

  • UTS Startups250-desk incubator at UTS Ultimo open to all via competitive entry. Free for current UTS students. Day passes $50, casual $250/mo, dedicated $500/mo. Strong events programme.Ultimosource ↗
  • UNSW Founders (Michael Crouch Innovation Centre)Coworking at UNSW Kensington, free for current students and alumni in programs. 10x Accelerator graduates get 6 months post-program access. Application-based for externals.Kensingtonsource ↗
  • Sydney Knowledge Hub (University of Sydney)Researcher-led startups and industry partners in Merewether Building. 30 resident orgs. Hardware Lab access. Pre-seed startups may qualify for a free 3-month trial.Camperdownsource ↗

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