Question 1

How much does Engine House coworking cost in Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Engine House workspace averages AUD 420 per desk per month across its nine listings on Office Hub, which cover private offices and coworking desks.

Engine House's own site lists a Day Pass at AUD 40, a Flexi Pass at AUD 400 per month, a Full Pass at AUD 500 per month and private offices from AUD 1,200 per month, all plus GST.

Question 2

Where are Engine House's St Kilda and Balaclava spaces?

Accepted Answer

Engine House has two buildings listed in Australia: 105 Wellington Street, St Kilda, and 28-30 William Street, Balaclava.
• Engine House's site places the St Kilda space behind the Astor Theatre, about six minutes from Chapel Street and Windsor station.
• It places the Balaclava space just off Carlisle Street, near Balaclava railway station, trams, cafés and shops.

Question 3

What is the Engine House building in St Kilda?

Accepted Answer

Engine House St Kilda occupies the historic 1891 Windsor Cable Tram Engine House at 105 Wellington Street, according to Engine House's site.

The site describes an industrial open-plan workspace with high ceilings and natural light, a sunlit courtyard, an onsite café and break-out areas. The Balaclava space is described as a boutique, urban space with dark wood, exposed brick and steel.

Question 4

Does Engine House have private offices?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Engine House has seven private offices listed across St Kilda and Balaclava, alongside two coworking desks.

Engine House's site says its private offices take teams of two to 22 desks, from AUD 1,200 per month plus GST, with lockable storage, private climate control and natural light. Both buildings record furnished space, so a team can move in without its own fit-out.

Question 5

Which Engine House membership includes 24/7 access?

Accepted Answer

Engine House's Full Pass and Private Office memberships include 24/7 access, seven days a week, while its Day and Flexi Passes run Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.

The site says the Full Pass gives a dedicated desk with lockable storage and no bond, and the Flexi Pass covers three days a week across all its spaces. Both listed buildings record 24/7 access.

Question 6

Are meeting rooms included at Engine House?

Accepted Answer

Yes — both Engine House buildings record meeting rooms included in the price, with the allowance set by membership.

Engine House's site lists 12 meeting room hours and 8 boardroom hours a month on the Flexi Pass, 16 and 12 on the Full Pass, and 20 and 16 per team for private offices. Meeting rooms are not listed as separately bookable spaces here; Engine House arranges them at the centre.

Question 7

What is included at Engine House?

Accepted Answer

Both Engine House buildings record 24/7 access, a kitchen, reception services, mail handling, printing facilities, a business lounge, furnished space and air conditioning, and one records disabled access.

Engine House's site adds high-speed internet, phone booths and monthly printing allowances of 100 pages on the Flexi Pass and 200 on the Full Pass and private offices. It lists end-of-trip facilities and meditation classes at Balaclava.

Question 8

Is there a bond or minimum term at Engine House?

Accepted Answer

Engine House's site says private offices need a one-month bond, while the Full Pass needs no bond, and short-term private office options are available.

Across the listings, terms run from a single month to 12, 24 months or longer, depending on the space and what the operator agrees. Enquire on the listing and Engine House confirms the term and start date, or book a tour through its site.