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.
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 |
|---|---|
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) |
|---|---|
| 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
Jessica Malousis
Jessica Malousis is an emerging Brisbane artist working in photography, fine art and mixed media and is also the main teacher/tutor and proprietor of Artful Snippets studio and art school. Jessica’s art encapsulates our natural and domestic environments and is often a combination or reimagination of her photography saturated in alluring colour hues. Jessica’s passion for creating is only bettered by her dedication to make high quality fine art teaching and learning accessible for everyone.
Featured businesses
When Harry Met Billie
When Brisbane friends and fellow mums, Nina Wegener and Shannon Close, noticed something missing in kids’ fashion, they revisited their love for sewing. So out of hibernation came the sewing machines and into existence came When Harry Met Billie, wearable art in the form of children's rainwear, linen wear and accessories. These products feature unique designs and quality fabrics that are not only functional but also durable allowing the garment to grow with your child. You can find their products on their website and at various creative markets.
Creative World of Eri
Eri Yamaguchi’s love of the Japanese kawaii illustrative art style was born in Japan and truly began to blossom when she moved to Australia at the age of 18. Through Creative World of Eri, she specialises in finely detailed illustration art inspired by nature and the animal world, blending a mix of lines along with intriguing shapes and patterns. Eri’s work titled ‘Whale Guardians of Ocean’ received a Highly Commended award in the Lethbridge 20,000 Small Scale Art Awards in June 2020.
Mary Mary
Kim Wheeler is the Brisbane creator behind the fabulous crochet designs that are Mary Mary. These handmade products burst with colour and boast a stylish quirk and fun that gives ‘statement piece’ energy. From sun hats, beanies, coasters, jackets, vests, can cosies, glasses cases and more, you are bound to find something to match your personality. Mary Mary products are a mainstay of The Great Artist Market and can also be found at the Museum of Brisbane and Open House, West End.
Upcoming events
For all business events, view our Business events calendar.
Wed 30 Apr 2025, 9:00am
Free
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how small businesses and entrepreneurs create and deliver marketing content. In this workshop, Kate...
Wed 14 May 2025, 9:00am
Free
Even if you’re not planning to sell your business in the foreseeable future, getting sale-ready now can ensure you are prepared to realise the true value of...
Wed 28 May 2025, 9:00am
Free
If marketing seems too complex or you struggle to understand the jargon, this workshop is for you! Paul from Staunch Digital will break down this complexity...
Photo gallery
Suburban Business Hub space
Suburban Business Hub free event
Suburban Business Hub space with whiteboard
Suburban Business Hub workspace
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More information
For more information, contact us by:
- phone on 07 3403 0376
- email.
Location: 16 Aspinall Street, Nundah