Nomad & Expat Scene Density in Melbourne

Good to Know

• Melbourne has over 170 coworking spaces—nearly half of all spaces in Australia—offering options across multiple price points and neighborhoods
• The Commons and WeWork are among the largest providers with multiple locations across the city offering flexible month-to-month memberships
• IT Social Melbourne is a weekly networking event every Friday specifically for tech professionals that explicitly includes remote work and digital nomad lifestyle discussions
• International Friends in Melbourne is one of the largest meetup groups with 17,400+ members and hosts regular weekly and monthly social events
• Locals born and raised in Melbourne tend to maintain friendships from high school onward, so intentionally joining coworking spaces and meetup groups is recommended to break through social cliques
• Expat groups are available but less prevalent than in some other major cities—Meetup, Facebook groups, and Slack workspaces are active platforms for community building
• The city's entrepreneurial and startup culture is strong, with organizations like Startup Victoria, Startup Grind, and Melbourne Silicon Beach hosting regular professional networking events
• Multiple ethnic and cultural community groups exist (Danish, Indian, Scottish, Vietnamese, etc.), reflecting Melbourne's multicultural character
• Coworking spaces often host workshops, panels, and networking sessions; many include event spaces and community programming
• Both online platforms (Facebook, Slack) and in-person meetups are active, providing flexibility for connecting with other nomads and expats