Melbourne’s Original Coworking Space in the Heart of Richmond
A naturally light-filled coworking space, opposite Richmond Station.
Big enough to support you, small enough to care.
Rated 5 stars by over 230 members
Our workspace solutions
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.
Why you’ll love working at Inspire9
Heritage Feel
In the heart of Richmond, right opposite the train station and a short walk to Swan Street, Inspire9 is Melbourne’s original coworking space. Since 2008, we’ve restored the heritage-listed Australian Knitting Mills building with care, keeping its warmth, natural textures and charm. You’ll find workspaces filled with natural light, greenery, and original character.
Premium 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 Culture
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.
Coworking space in Melbourne | 240+ Google reviews
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. And to top it all off, the staff is amazing!
The Benefits
Amenities
✔ High-speed commercial-grade fibre internet
✔ Fully stocked kitchen and community events
✔ Meeting rooms in Melbourne and collaborative workspaces
Flexible Workspace
✔ Premium office fit-out and convenient location
✔ Affordable coworking space in Melbourne with flexible terms
✔ Storage options for e-commerce companies
Our Coworking Member Perks
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.
Culture & Location
✔ Renowned coworking community culture
✔ Melbourne’s best located coworking space
✔ Designed to support startups, creatives, and small businesses
Our prime Richmond location
Searching for a workspace close by? You've found it. 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.
Unbeatable Accessibility
🚆 Train: Richmond Station (1-minute walk)
🚊 Tram: 70 (Stop 7E Richmond/Swan St)
🏢 Melbourne CBD: 3km
🚴♀️ Bike: Near Main Yarra Trail
☎️ Phone: 03 9421 0000
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about coworking or setting up your team at Inspire9? We’ve covered the most common ones below, and if you need more info, our team’s always happy to help. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Our memberships include access to open workspaces (many with monitors) in a light-filled, character-rich environment. You’ll also have access to meeting, training and boardrooms equipped with AV, whiteboards, and high-speed internet.
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 is perfect if you just need a flexible space to work from a few days per week, ideal for freelancers, remote workers, remote teams or teams with a hybrid setup.
A dedicated desk gives you your own permanent workstation, with the option to customise your setup.
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Yes, all of our meeting rooms, boardrooms and training spaces are available for external hire by the hour. Whether you need a space for a team workshop, client meeting or a presentation, we’ve got fully equipped rooms with AV, and whiteboards.
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.
Melbourne Coworking Insights
Inspire9 is Melbourne’s original coworking space, founded in 2008 inside the heritage-listed Australian Knitting Mills building. Located opposite Richmond Station, we’ve been a home for startups, freelancers, and small teams for 16+ years.