
Sydney office market
Office Space in Sydney — Direct from Operators
CBD, Barangaroo, Surry Hills. APAC's most liveable commercial market.
- Districts
- 6
- Operators
- 5+
- Avg desk
- A$1,300/desk/mo
- Avg private
- A$1,050/sq m/yr
The market
What it's like to take office space in Sydney.
Sydney is Australia's largest office market and a top-tier APAC financial centre — Atlassian, Canva, Macquarie Bank, and every Big Four bank anchor demand. The CBD core and Barangaroo (International Towers) lead corporate; Surry Hills and Pyrmont draw scaling tech and creative. Class-A asking in Barangaroo reaches A$1,500/sq m/yr.
Submarkets
Browse Sydney by district
6 active submarkets
Sydney CBD
Martin Place, George Street — tier-one finance and professional services core.
Serviced
A$900–1800/desk/mo
Private
A$950–1300/sq m/yr
Barangaroo
International Towers — PwC, KPMG, big banks. Newest trophy stock.
Serviced
A$1000–2000/desk/mo
Private
A$1100–1500/sq m/yr
Surry Hills
Atlassian HQ, agencies, scaling tech — Sydney's creative-tech quarter.
Serviced
A$750–1500/desk/mo
Private
A$750–1050/sq m/yr
Pyrmont
Google, Channel 7, Star Casino — tech and media waterside campus.
Serviced
A$780–1550/desk/mo
Private
A$800–1100/sq m/yr
North Sydney
Cross-harbour CBD — Microsoft, MLC HQ, strong value vs main CBD.
Serviced
A$800–1600/desk/mo
Private
A$800–1100/sq m/yr
Darlinghurst
Oxford Street and surrounds — boutique creative and scaling tech.
Serviced
A$720–1400/desk/mo
Private
A$720–1000/sq m/yr
Pricing benchmark
Average Sydney pricing today
Serviced
A$1,300/desk/mo
Average across submarkets
Low
A$720
High
A$2,000
Private / managed
A$1,050/sq m/yr
Average across submarkets
Low
A$720
High
A$1,500
Find your Sydney office without a broker.
Brokers are typically paid about 10% of the first year's fees. spacebly connects you directly to landlords and operators, with live pricing, real availability, and Cashback by spacebly when you sign.
FAQ
Sydney office questions
How much does office space cost in Sydney?+
Serviced offices in Sydney typically average A$1300 per desk per month, while private and managed space sits around A$1050 per sq ft per year. Prices vary by district, building grade, and lease length — premium addresses can run 30–50% above the average, while peripheral submarkets are often 20–40% cheaper.
Which areas of Sydney are best for office space?+
The most active submarkets are CBD, Barangaroo, Surry Hills. Each has a distinct character — from established corporate cores to creative quarters and emerging tech clusters — so the right choice depends on your team's commute, client base, and brand positioning.
Do I need a broker to find an office in Sydney?+
No. spacebly connects you directly to operators and landlords across Sydney, so you keep negotiation leverage, see real-time availability and pricing, and pay nothing in broker fees. Brokers are typically paid about 10% of the first year's fees.
What lease lengths are available in Sydney?+
Flexible/serviced terms start at one month and run to 36 months. Managed and conventional leases typically run 3–10 years with break clauses. Sydney has one of the most mature flex markets (especially strong for finance, tech scaleups and professional services), so even smaller teams can secure short, transparent terms.
How fast can I move into a new office in Sydney?+
Serviced and managed spaces in Sydney can be move-in ready within 1–2 weeks. Custom fit-outs and conventional leases take longer (8–16 weeks). Going direct through spacebly typically shortens the whole process by 3–4 weeks versus a brokered search.
Is hybrid working changing the office market in Sydney?+
Yes — demand has shifted firmly toward flexible, high-amenity space with strong meeting-room capacity and shorter terms. Sydney operators have responded with hospitality-grade fit-outs, on-demand meeting rooms, and per-desk pricing that scales with hybrid headcount.