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Book co-working and meeting spaces at business hubs in the northside and CBD. Access free facilities, services and resources.

A woman approaches the entrance to Council's Suburban Business Hub in Nundah.

Suburban Business Hub 

The Suburban Business Hub, located in Nundah, provides free support services to assist local business.

The hub is a free co-working and meeting space for Brisbane-based businesses. 

Contact the hub prior to attending as the venue periodically closes for exclusive bookings or workshops. 

Suburban Business Hub

16 Aspinall Street, Nundah Qld 4012 SBHNundah@brisbane.qld.gov.au

9am-4pm Monday to Friday

Closed on weekends and public holidays.

Connect with experts and access resources

Visit the Suburban Business Hub to meet and learn from industry experts and access free resources.

At the hub, you can:

  • attend free workshop events run by industry professionals 
  • talk to Council officers about our business services 
  • meet other Brisbane business owners at networking events   
  • make use of the free facilities and equipment 
  • showcase your artwork and products in a rotating window display.  

Drop in to the hub or reserve a table

Brisbane-based businesses can visit the hub at any time during opening hours for co-working or small meetings.

The hub is sometimes closed for co-working during business workshops or large group bookings, so check the availability by emailing us at SBHNundah@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

You can also reserve a table for up to 8 people by using our online form.

Reserve a table

Facility information

The Suburban Business Hub is a large, open space (approximately 100 square metres) with facilities including:

  • free Wi-Fi
  • air conditioning
  • accessible toilets (next to the hub) 
  • kitchenette with instant cold or boiling water, sink, small fridge, dishwasher, glasses, cups, saucers, small plates and cutlery
  • Local Business Showcase.

The space is accessible, with no stairs.

The hub has a range of equipment and furniture you can rearrange to suit your needs.

  • 50 chairs
  • 6 tables with flip tops and lockable wheels (750 mm x 1500 mm)
  • 2 round meeting tables (1000 mm) 
  • 4 single lounge chairs
  • multiple laptop and coffee tables
  • 2 whiteboards/pinboards with lockable wheels
  • a wall-mounted TV (with laptop connectivity; HDMI cable not provided). 

The hub’s maximum capacity is 50 people. The following is a guideline based on available equipment.

  • 30 people for workshops
  • 50 people for a theatre-style event
  • 50 people for networking events 
  • up to 50 people for meetings (depending on the room set-up).

There’s no dedicated parking at the hub. You’ll find time-restricted and unrestricted parking on the surrounding streets. 

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Note

The hub is located close to public transport. It’s a 2-minute walk from Nundah Station and bus services on Sandgate Road.

Book a space

You can book part of or the entire hub if you’re a Brisbane-based:

  • individual business
  • business group
  • chamber of commerce.

Bookings are required for:

  • large groups during drop-in opening hours
  • group bookings outside of the drop-in opening hours (these bookings are considered on a case-by-case basis).

Request a booking

Booking requests must be received at least 2 business days before your desired date. This gives us time to assess the request.

After your booking is confirmed, we’ll prepare a hire agreement. It will include the booking details, access requirements, facility inclusions and your responsibilities.

Venue capacity for bookings

The hub’s maximum capacity is 50 people. The following is a guideline based on available equipment.

  • 30 people for workshops
  • 50 people for a theatre-style event
  • 50 people for networking events
  • up to 50 people for meetings (depending on the room set-up).
Request a booking

Local Business Showcase

Local artisan businesses and makers can express interest to exhibit their products in the Local Business Showcase at the Suburban Business Hub.

This rotating window display showcases artwork and products from local, independent and artisan businesses across Brisbane.

If you’re interested in promoting your creations at the hub, email Council.

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.

Artwork by Jessica Malousis for display in Suburban Business Hub.

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.

'When Harry Met Billie' image for display in Suburban Business Hub.

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. 

Artwork by Creative World of Eri for display in Suburban Business Hub.

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.

Artwork by Mary Mary for display in Suburban Business Hub.

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Brisbane Business Hub

The Brisbane Business Hub is located in the heart of the city’s central business district. 

The hub offers free facilities and resources from the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA). BEDA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Council and Brisbane’s official economic development board. 

Brisbane Business Hub

Level 4, 260 Queen Street, Brisbane City Qld 4000

9am-4pm Monday to Friday

Explore your business growth opportunities

Head to the Brisbane Business Hub to access services to help grow your business.

Free business workshops and events 

Attend free events featuring key business and industry leaders, from interactive workshops to panel discussions. 

Free one-on-one mentoring sessions 

Connect with an industry professional. Access support on specialist areas including business strategy, finance, human resources, operations, marketing and legal. 

Co-working and meeting rooms 

Visit the hub to use the co-working facilities, including bookable hot-desks and meeting rooms.

More information

Visit the Brisbane Business Hub website for more information about workshops, events, mentoring and how to book a desk or meeting space.

Frequently asked questions

At the Suburban Business Hub, you can:

  • drop in to use it as a co-working space and access the facilities and equipment
  • request to book the space for a meeting or an event
  • express interest to exhibit your products in the rotating window display 
  • attend an event, such as a networking event or workshop.

Learn more about the Suburban Business Hub.

Small-to-medium sized businesses, business groups and chambers of commerce based in the Brisbane Local Government Area can benefit from the Suburban Business Hub’s services. The hub doesn’t cater to any specific industry.

There are no fees for accessing the Suburban Business Hub. The hub is a free co-working and event space for businesses in the Brisbane Local Government Area. All the equipment and facilities in the hub are free to use as required.

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