Coworking listings on Office Hub surged by 25 per cent Australia-wide in the past financial year, from 3908 to 4885 suites or desks – thanks to new providers and more private businesses renting out spare desks. Excess supply has pushed prices lower in all of Australia 's capital cities except Canberra , according to research by Office Hub . Sydney and Melbourne saw prices fall 5 % and 10 % , respectively . Canberra , where co - working has been slow to gain traction due to the dominance of government - related businesses , saw rates rocket 40 % . Listings on Office Hub jumped 8 % to 4,885 while businesses dedicated to flexible office space rose just 3 % . Office Hub founder and CEO Grant Philipp said the emergence of international providers in Australia has been a game changer and predicted the market will double over the next few years .
Excess supply has pushed prices lower in all of Australia 's capital cities except Canberra , according to research by Office Hub . Sydney and Melbourne saw prices fall 5 % and 10 % , respectively . Canberra , where co - working has been slow to gain traction due to the dominance of government - related businesses , saw rates rocket 40 % . Listings on Office Hub jumped 8 % to 4,885 while businesses dedicated to flexible office space rose just 3 % . Office Hub founder and CEO Grant Philipp said the emergence of international providers in Australia has been a game changer and predicted the market will double over the next few years .