Business centres and precincts
Learn about coworking spaces and unique precincts.
Australia has the highest growth of coworking spaces in the world, and Yarra has a significant proportion of the spaces in Melbourne.
Our precincts
In Yarra, we have 12 retail precincts that are zoned as commercial activity centres:
Bridge Road
One of Melbourne's most iconic streets, with diverse retail shopping, food and beverage offerings, and heritage architecture.
Brunswick Street
Popular destination for fashion, food and nightlife... with a signature Fitzroy twist.
Church Street
More than its fair share of pubs in Richmond and Abbotsford, and high-end homewares in Cremorne.
Fitzroy North Village
Buzzing day and night with award-winning restaurants and cafes and a variety of retail offerings.
Gertrude Street
Smith and Brunswick streets' younger sibling, hosting a tight-knit community of fashion, food and arts.
Johnston Street
Underground arts scene, street art, live music venues and secondhand boutiques.
Nicholson Village
A great mix of bars, cafes, delis and grocers. A community atmosphere easily accessible by public transport.
Queens Parade
Allow yourself plenty of time to explore the mix of retail, jewellers and eateries in this picturesque precinct.
Rathdowne Village
Leafy and beautiful inner-city sanctuary to enjoy a coffee and browse gift stores.
Smith Street
An eclectic mix of shopping including trendy bars, restaurants and many cultural attractions.
Swan Street
One of Richmond's busy food and nightlife destination.
Victoria Street
The place for fresh produce, cheap eats, and emerging foodie and creative businesses.
Right in the heart of Yarra, the Abbotsford Convent is a sprawling historic estate spread over 16 acres.