Melbourne’s Original Coworking Space in the Heart of Richmond
Flexible workspaces and meeting rooms in a naturally light-filled space, Opposite Richmond Station.
Big enough to support you, small enough to care.
Workspace for every kind of work
Flexible workspace solutions designed for Melbourne’s startups, small teams, and remote professionals.
Meeting Rooms
Our meeting rooms are thoughtfully equipped for any occasion. Whether you need a conference room, training space, workshop area or event venue, we have everything covered to make your experience seamless.
Coworking Space
Flexible, affordable coworking space in Richmond, Melbourne, with a mix of hot desks, dedicated desks, and private offices — plus access to meeting rooms and phone booths.
Virtual Office
A Melbourne virtual office with a premium business address, mail handling, and access to meeting rooms. Ideal for remote workers, startups, and businesses needing privacy and professionalism. Protect your personal details from public registers.
Built for people who care where they work.
Location
In the heart of Richmond, directly opposite Richmond train station and a short walk to Swan Street, Inspire9 sits inside the heritage-listed Australian Knitting Mills building. Since 2008, we’ve restored it with care, preserving its warmth, natural textures and original character.
Our 4-meter ceilings, oversized windows and abundant natural light create open, uplifting workspaces filled with greenery.
Amenities
From AV-equipped meeting rooms and high-speed WiFi to secure bike storage and shower facilities, we’ve got everything covered in our Richmond coworking hub.
Monitors are available on most desks, and our shared spaces are designed for comfort, productivity and flexibility.
Whether you're here for a day or every day, you'll have the tools you need to do your best work.
Community
Inspire9’s coworking community in Richmond is a relaxed, down-to-earth space that has welcomed over 6,000 members.
More than just a workplace, it’s a place that feels like home, whether you’re an individual or part of a growing team in Melbourne.
One of Melbourne’s Highest-Rated Coworking Spaces
With over a decade of experience in the coworking industry, Inspire9 has supported over 1,000 businesses across diverse industries.
You will not find a better coworking Space in Melbourne!
I have worked from so many different coworking Spaces across Melbourne, and Inspire9 is by far the best. Really sleek and modern fit out, matched with a truly authentic culture.
★★★★★
I’ve had the pleasure of working from Inspire9 for over two years, and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else. The team is community-minded and the facilities are excellent, with fast WiFi, meeting rooms, and importantly, great coffee! If you're looking for a space in Melbourne that blends energy, flexibility, and a genuine sense of community, Inspire9 is it.
★★★★★
I absolutely love Inspire9! The location is unbeatable, just a few seconds away from Richmond train station, yet the space remains wonderfully quiet. What truly sets Inspire9 apart is the sense of community. If you’re looking for a place to foster genuine connections and meet professionals who can enrich both your personal and professional growth, this is the spot.
★★★★★
What to expect
Amenities
✔ High-speed commercial fibre internet
✔ Fully stocked kitchen and community events
✔ Meeting rooms and collaborative workspaces
Flexible Workspace
✔ Premium office fit-out inside a heritage Melbourne landmark
✔ Affordable coworking space with flexible terms
✔ Storage options for e-commerce companies
Culture & Location
✔ Community of founders, creatives, and makers since 2008
✔ Directly opposite Richmond station, minutes from the CBD
✔ Designed to support startups, creatives, and small businesses
Our Partnerships
Inspire9 members enjoy exclusive perks with Fitness First, LOWF Apparel, Bill Hero, Shakesphere and other local partners, reflecting our belief that a great workspace supports your wellbeing and community connection.
3km from the CBD.
Opposite Richmond Station.
Our location is right across from the Richmond train station, making it Melbourne's most accessible coworking space for those in the CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Getting Here
Level 1, 41-43 Stewart Street, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia.
→Train: Richmond Station (1-minute walk)
→ Tram:70 (Stop 7E Richmond/Swan St, only 2-min walk)
→ Melbourne CBD: 3km
→ Bike: Near Main Yarra Trail
What’s Nearby
Melbourne’s Tech and Innovation Hub
Just minutes from Richmond’s vibrant Swan Street, you'll discover a variety of fitness studios, cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants, perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance or meeting with clients.
Everything you need to know
Quick answers to the questions we hear most.
Still not sure? Our team’s always happy to help.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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All Inspire9 memberships include access to our light-filled open workspaces, most desks have monitors plus meeting rooms, training spaces, and boardrooms equipped with AV, whiteboards, and high-speed WiFi. You'll also have access to communal lounges, booth seats, breakout areas, phone booths, a fully stocked kitchen with coffee and tea, secure bike storage, shower facilities, and a front-of-house team to support you and your guests. Community events, weekly yoga, and Friday social drinks are part of the mix too. No hidden costs, no lock-in contracts.
Enjoy our communal lounges, booth seats, breakout areas, kitchen, and a friendly front-of-house team to support you, your team and guests.
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A hot desk gives you flexible access to our open coworking floor, ideal if you work from Inspire9 a few days a week, or need a professional base without a full-time commitment. Perfect for freelancers, remote workers, and hybrid teams.
A dedicated desk is your own permanent workstation same spot every day, with space to set up your monitors, leave your things overnight, and make it yours. Both options include access to meeting rooms, the kitchen, and the full Inspire9 community.
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Yes, no membership needed. All of our meeting rooms, boardrooms, and training spaces are available to book by the hour, open to anyone. Rooms are fully equipped with AV, video conferencing, whiteboards, high-speed WiFi, and complimentary coffee and tea. The Pool Room fits up to 22 people; the Boiler Room up to 10; the Elbow Room up to 5. Book directly through our website.
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At Inspire9, day passes start from $45, hot desk memberships from around $200/month, and dedicated desks from $550/month all on flexible, month-to-month terms with no lock-in.
What matters as much as the headline price is what's included: at Inspire9, high-speed WiFi, monitors, meeting room credits, coffee and tea, shower facilities, and bike storage are all part of the deal. -
We're at Level 1, 41-43 Stewart Street, Richmond directly opposite Richmond train station (30 metres from the platform exit). Head across the street and up to level one; our front-of-house team will meet you.
By tram, the Swan Street stop is a 1-minute walk. By car, we're 3km east of Melbourne's CBD.
Explore Our Meeting Rooms
Looking for a meeting room hire in Melbourne? Explore our meeting rooms available by the hour, fully equipped with AV media, whiteboards, and complimentary tea and coffee.
Pool Room
Capacity: 20
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Five-meter glass whiteboard, enterprise-grade projector, speakers, lectern and modular furniture.
Perfect for training, launches & workshops.
Catering options available.
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Half Day: $325
Full Day: $610
Please note, that prices are excluding GST.
Boiler Room
Capacity: 10
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Amenities include enterprise-grade video conferencing including a mic, camera, speakers and whiteboard.
Perfect for hard work.
Catering options available.
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Half Day: $285
Full Day: $540
Please note, that prices are excluding GST.
Smaller Rooms
Capacity: 5
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Include a Whiteboard and AV media connectivity with a camera and speaker.
Perfect room for a quick meeting.
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Half Day: $190
Full Day: $360
Please note, that prices are excluding GST.
Workshops, Panels & Meetups
Discover upcoming business, startup, and community events hosted at Inspire9, from founder meetups to creative workshops and panels.
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