Looking to change up your study environment? Or maybe getting to your university campus isn’t super convenient? While coworking spaces are often used by freelancers, start-up companies or even artists, choosing to use this type of workspace offers many benefits to international students.
These shared offices with common facilities are not only a great way to get some focused study done, but also a place to network with peers in your chosen industry and build a sense of community. Many coworking spaces offer amenities like high-speed internet, meeting rooms, community events and more. Here, we’ve found five of the best coworking spaces around Sydney that are worth exploring.
WeWork
Location: Multiple locations around Sydney, including Sussex Street, Pitt Street and George Street
Features: Meeting rooms, phone booths, living room-style workspaces, professional and social events, fast internet, tech support, unlimited tea and coffee, printing facilities and more.
Pricing and accessibility: WeWork offers various memberships, including an all-access pass across over 150 locations in Sydney, Australia and around the world from $204 a month, or day passes from $45.
What you need to know: There are eight locations around Sydney, predominantly in the CBD near public transport. Each location offers different facilities, including outdoor spaces, bike storage, a wellness room, a parent’s room and even showers if you’re coming from the gym. Find out more here.
The Commons
Location: Four locations around Sydney, including Chippendale, Surry Hills and the CBD
Features: A library, music room, wellness program, outdoor deck, casual and private meeting rooms, private phone booths, a cultural events program, a podcast studio, gym, maker space, photography studio and more.
Pricing and accessibility: On-demand memberships start from $76 a month and include a one-day pass. Monthly memberships are around $500, depending on the location.
What you need to know: Targeted at creative industries, The Commons has a large focus on building a community with a diverse pool of colleagues so members can collaborate and connect with others. Plus, the wellness and events programs are a great way to meet new people. Find out more here.
Fishburners
Location: 11-17 York Street, Wynyard (above Wynyard Station)
Features: Unlimited free tea, coffee and sparkling water, private phone booths, private meeting rooms, a podcast studio, a wellness room, creative spaces and more.
Pricing and accessibility: A day pass costs $40, and a flexible membership offering 10 days per month costs $380.
What you need to know: Fishburners aims to grow a community of tech innovators and entrepreneurs. As a member, you’ll be offered sponsored programs tailored to your industry, mentorships from start-up professionals, free networking events, opportunities to practice pitching your ideas, business resources and exclusive discounts. Find out more here.
Nauti Studios
Location: Glebe and the Blue Mountains
Features: High-speed internet, free tea and coffee, showers, weekly community lunches and social events for full-time members.
Pricing and accessibility: The more days you spend at Nauti Studios, the cheaper it becomes. One day a week in the Glebe office costs $25 a day, while five days a week costs $15 a day. The Blue Mountains office is cheaper at $19 a day for one day a week. A full-time desk at either location is $326 a month.
What you need to know: Nauti Studios is considered a “social enterprise”, meaning it gives back to the environment by donating to support Australian marine conservation and providing universal basic income to people living in poverty. The sustainable workspace holds events and workshops where you can connect with other artists, businesses and like-minded individuals. Find out more here.
Spaces
Location: Four locations in the CBD and Parramatta Square
Features: Fast Wi-Fi, breakout areas, networking events, meeting rooms, showers, printing services and more.
Pricing and accessibility: Prices vary depending on location. Coworking spaces cost from $169 per month.
What you need to know: Join an entrepreneurial environment where you’re encouraged to collaborate and network with your peers. There are plenty of different spaces to get your work done, like dedicated desks for focused study, areas to work with others around communal tables, or smaller corners for phone calls. Find out more here.
