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Suburban Business Hub
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Brisbane City Council's Suburban Business Hub is a free co-working and meeting space for Brisbane-based businesses at 16 Aspinall Street, Nundah.
At the Suburban Business Hub, you can:
- attend free events and workshops run by industry professionals
- talk to Council officers about our free business services
- meet and network with other Brisbane business owners
- make use of the hub's free facilities and equipment
- view the Local Business Showcase and lodge an expression of interest to showcase your own products in this space.
Standard opening hours
Email the hub prior to attending as this venue periodically closes for large group bookings or business workshops.
- Mondays: 9am – 4pm (excluding public holidays)
- Tuesdays: 9am – 4pm (excluding public holidays)
- Wednesdays: 9am – 4pm (excluding public holidays)
- Thursdays: 9am – 4pm (excluding public holidays)
- Fridays: 9am – 4pm (excluding public holidays)
- Saturdays: closed
- Sundays: closed
Facilities and equipment
Facilities | Equipment |
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The hub is a shared work facility consisting of a large, open-plan space (approximately 100m²). It does not have individual meeting rooms.
| The hub is designed to be flexible and includes a range of equipment you can rearrange to meet your needs.
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Parking and public transport
There is no dedicated car park at the hub. There is time-restricted parking in surrounding streets and unrestricted parking a short walking distance away.
The hub is located close to public transport, including Nundah station and bus services on Sandgate Road.
Drop-in or reserve a table
Small groups and individuals from Brisbane-based businesses can drop-in to the hub during opening hours for co-working and meetings. You can reserve a table for groups up to 8 people.
The hub sometimes accepts exclusive bookings for large groups. Email the hub in advance to check availability.
Request a booking - exclusive use of hub
Brisbane-based businesses, business groups or Chambers of Commerce can request exclusive use of the Suburban Business Hub for a large group, as well as extended hours use of the venue. The hub is suitable for business meetings, staff training, free workshops and presentations.
Booking requests must be made at least 2 working days before your desired date to give us time to check availability and organise security access.
If your booking is accepted, you will receive an email notification with a hire agreement which must be signed and returned to confirm your booking.
Venue capacity
The hub's maximum capacity is 50 people. Capacity may vary depending on your purposes. The following capacity numbers are based on available equipment:
Event type | Capacity (people) |
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Workshop | 30 |
Theatre-style event | 50 |
Networking (standing) | 50 |
Meetings | Up to 50 (depending on room configuration) |
Local Business Showcase
The Suburban Business Hub proudly showcases Brisbane, with a rotating window display of local, independent and artisan businesses from all over Brisbane.
If you are interested in displaying your artwork or products at the hub, email the team to express your interest.
Artist wall
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Kate Piekutowski
Kate Piekutowski is a contemporary printmaker and textile designer based in north Brisbane. She specialises in hand-painted, multi-layered etchings with the designs also available on a range of homewares, accessories, apparel and stationery. As a first-generation child of Polish migrants, Kate is fascinated by the concept of living between worlds; simultaneously connected and disconnected to place. Her art and designs explore her Polish ancestry and culture in the context of yearning for a sense of home in the Australian setting.
Featured businesses
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For My Planties
For My Planties is the home of handmade ceramics to infuse your indoor jungle with a touch of style and personality. Stephanie Evans lovingly crafts and fires each piece in her Bellbowrie studio, ensuring that every pot, vase and propagation vessel is unique. Her passion for plants drives her to create wares that both green-thumbed experts and budding plant parents can use to add a dash of handmade charm to an urban oasis.
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Busy Head
Busy Head’s creator, Therese Smith, uses a distinct style of scientific illustration to capture her love of Australian flora and fauna. Working from a leafy studio in Bardon, she uses the simplicity of bold colours and clean lines to depict all her favourite creatures. Therese sees illustration as a way to connect with our beautiful natural environment and as an avenue to pursue the curiosity of her naturalist mind.
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Wil and Essie
Wil and Essie is the brainchild of creative mother and daughter duo, Karina and Holly Jones, who share a love for dogs and a passion for all things handmade. Launched in 2021, the brand is named after family dogs Wilson and Esther. The boutique pet accessories include blankets, snuggle sacks, café mats, bows, bandanas, leads, harnesses and collars. Each boutique accessory is 100% designed and handmade by Karina in her Brisbane home studio using quality materials with beautiful patterns, and a dash of vintage style from years gone by.
Upcoming events
For all business events, view our Business events calendar.
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More information
For more information, contact us by:
- phone on 07 3403 0376
- email.
Location: 16 Aspinall Street, Nundah