Free and affordable coworking and meeting spaces in Brisbane

Whether you work, study or want a change of scenery, Brisbane has free and affordable coworking and meeting spaces.

From Council facilities to university spaces, Brisbane offers flexible alternatives to traditional office space. This guide highlights practical places to work, meet or connect across the city.

Community halls

Brisbane City Council runs community halls across the city with affordable spaces for meetings and events.

Community halls are a convenient local option outside the CBD, with different layouts and facilities by location. Availability, facilities and hire conditions vary between venues.

Explore our community halls to find a suitable space near you.

Library meeting rooms and workspaces

Council libraries offer bookable meeting rooms suitable for presentations, group work and professional meetings.

Meeting rooms at libraries vary in size and facilities, and availability differs by location. Hiring conditions and hours of access depend on the individual library.

Learn more about hiring a meeting room at a Council library

Suburban Business Hub - Nundah

Council’s Suburban Business Hub in Nundah offers a free coworking and meeting space for Brisbane‑based businesses.

The hub provides flexible workspace options that support solo operators, small businesses and people working remotely. It also hosts free business workshops and networking events, creating opportunities to connect with other local professionals.

Learn more about Council's Suburban Business Hub, including opening hours and conditions of use.

Environment centres

Some Brisbane City Council environment centres also offer meeting spaces for community use. For example, the Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre offers meeting rooms for eligible groups, with fees and conditions based on use.

State Library of Queensland

Located in South Bank, the State Library of Queensland offers free spaces for coworking, individual work and informal meetings.

Infozone is a calm, open workspace inside the main library, popular with students and remote workers. It offers computers, desks and seating for focused work or short meetings.

The Edge is a creative coworking and collaboration space within the State Library precinct. It offers bookable work tables, window bays overlooking the Brisbane River and access to creative technology and programs.

The Edge regularly hosts workshops, talks and networking events and is popular with entrepreneurs, creatives and startups. We recommend bookings where available.

The State Library also offers a range of bookable meeting rooms suitable for small groups. Learn more about meeting rooms and working spaces at the State Library of Queensland.

The Precinct - Fortitude Valley

The Precinct in Fortitude Valley is a Queensland Government‑supported hub offering coworking spaces for startups and entrepreneurs.

It offers casual workspaces, meeting areas and regular industry events, making it a popular coworking spot in Fortitude Valley.

University‑supported coworking spaces

UQ Brisbane City, located at 308 Queen Street, Brisbane City, is home to The Atrium — a welcoming, open coworking and collaboration space for University of Queensland alumni and the broader UQ community.

The Atrium is a drop‑in space suitable for casual coworking, informal meetings and coffee catch‑ups. While The Atrium is not bookable, UQ Brisbane City has meeting and event spaces for hire in the same building.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) supports entrepreneurs and founders through its entrepreneurship and innovation programs, delivered via QUT Foundry.

These programs provide access to mentoring, events and entrepreneurial support for eligible students, alumni and early‑stage founders.

Support for Brisbane businesses

Head to our Business support page to:

• find business resources, services and opportunities
• get help to build skills, make connections and learn from industry experts.