Suburban Business Hub

Brisbane City Council's Suburban Business Hub is a free co-working and meeting space for Brisbane-based businesses at 16 Aspinall Street, Nundah.

The hub is closed for the holiday break from Monday 18 December 2023 and will reopen again on Monday 8 January 2024.

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.

Facilities and equipment

Facilities and equipment at Suburban Business Hub, Nundah
Facilities	Equipment
The hub is a shared work facility consisting of a large, open-plan space (approximately 100m²). It does not have individual meeting rooms. Air conditioning Free Wi-Fi Kitchenette Cups Cutlery Dishwasher Glasses Instant cold and boiling water Saucers Sink Small fridge Small plates Toilets (next door)	The hub is designed to be flexible and includes a range of equipment you can rearrange to meet your needs. 50 chairs 6 rectangular flip top tables with lockable wheels (750mm x 1500mm) 2 round meeting tables (1000mm) 4 single lounge chairs multiple laptop and coffee tables 2 whiteboards/pinboards with lockable wheels 1 wall-mounted television (with HDMI connectivity - HDMI cable not provided)

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 availaility.

The hub's standard opening hours are 9am-4pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Reserve a table

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:

Venue capacity at Suburban Business Hub, Nundah
Event type	Capacity (people)
Workshop	30
Theatre-style event	50
Networking (standing)	50
Meetings	Up to 50 (depending on room configuration)

Request a booking

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.

Featured businesses

Sailfish Creative

As a graphic designer with a love of boating, the ocean and marine life, Steph from Sailfish Creative designs beautiful products that help educate and inspire others about the ocean, while raising money to support marine conservation. 10% of all profits from the business are donated to marine conservation charities. Steph's unique (and fun!) product range includes greeting cards, gift tags, stickers, magnets, calendars and more. They're all thoughtfully made in Queensland with the environment in mind, using 100% post-consumer recycled materials and biodegradable wood products.

Ministry of Handmade

Ministry of Handmade started as a 'side gig', but has since transformed into a full-time business for founder Julie Hillier and her husband Maurice. 11 years on and Julie is still passionate about sharing textile skills, empowering people, building community around handmade, and endorsing sustainable use of resources.

Julie and Maurice have a loyal following across Australia for their small group, face-to-face workshops and online tutorials in lampshade making, soft furnishings and sewing, as well as their lampshade road trips.

Eager to continue learning, they've recently added a digital Learn to Sew program, ModularME Sewing System, to their offering.

Ministry of Handmade is recognised by global sewing machine brand, Bernina and is part of their Ambassador program.

Georgina Dunn Jewellery

Georgina Dunn Jewellery creates fine, handcrafted sterling silver and gold jewellery, featuring freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones. Proudly made in her Brisbane studio, Georgina blends classic design with modern materials and techniques that result in one-of-a-kind jewellery that can stand the test of time. Believing there is always more to learn, her collections comprise one-off designs and small batches that allow her jewellery to continually change and evolve over time. With sustainability in mind, Georgina hand selects all materials herself and uses Argentium sterling silver and 9 carat gold to ensure each item is of the highest quality for her customers to wear for years to come.

Upcoming events

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