Steve was an exceptional host. I was really happy with the studio space and the set up he had. He was also extremely helpful and assisted us with the set up of the event.
Top Community Spaces in Melbourne
Melbourne offers many versatile community halls within its diverse districts. Are you searching for a venue for your next event? Whether you're planning a local party in Preston or a charity event in Brunswick, Melbourne will not disappoint you! At Tagvenue, we're passionate about connecting you with the perfect space for your event. With our smart search filters and user-friendly platform, finding and booking the ideal community hall has never been easier! Take your local party to Melbourne, a city brimming with Australian hospitality!
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from $80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHistoric Church
40 guestsManningham Uniting Church & Community CentreTemplestowe, MelbourneHistoric Church is a hall in Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre that retains original timber church fittings, giving the space a distinct historic character.
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from $28
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHall
110 guestsBrentwood Park Neighbourhood HouseSouth East MelbourneThe hall at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House is available to hire for birthdays, weddings, social events, Christmas parties, conferences, private functions, community groups and fitness classes etc.
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from $90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
400 guestsPolish House SYRENASouth East MelbourneHosting something big? This hall handles up to 350 guests - no sweat, all style. Spotlights on the stage! With full audio and video tech, it's ready to bring your presentations and performances to life.
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from $28
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySue Healy Room
30 guestsRoss HouseMelbourne CBD#Supervenue
OOlga P.
“Location was central, easily accessible for all. Room was light and spacious enough for my purpose” -
from $44
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityJenny Florence Meeting Room
25 guestsRoss HouseMelbourne CBD#Supervenue
DDreamscapes F.
“Meeting room & hire info is incredibly organised and easy to access.” -
from $70
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityQuaker Centre
60 guestsVictoria Quaker CentreWest MelbourneKKimberlyn S.
“Excellent communication and response from Judy. definitely will hire again.” -
from $60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityHayden Raysmith Meeting Room
60 guestsRoss HouseMelbourne CBD#Supervenue
IIsabella H.
“Incredible venue. Great space and exactly as advertised. Plus the staff at Ross House were great to work with!” -
from $21
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityChristine McAuslan Room 4.3
8 guestsRoss HouseMelbourne CBD#Supervenue
TTara M.
“The space was perfect for my small workshop - cost effective, central to all attendees and very easy to find.” -
from $280
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityAuditorium, Foyer & Space 5
410 guestsManningham Uniting Church & Community CentreTemplestowe, MelbourneAuditorium, Foyer & Community Space 5 is an auditorium in Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre characterised by a high, uninterrupted ceiling that gives the room an open, spacious profile.
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from $80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFoyer
200 guestsManningham Uniting Church & Community CentreTemplestowe, MelbourneFoyer, a hospitality and circulation space in the Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre, is a light-filled central area defined by tall ceilings and wide sightlines.
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from $800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityDining Hall
124 guestsBlackburn Bowls ClubBlackburn, MelbourneWhether it's a formal dinner, a celebratory gathering, or a corporate function, the Dining Room/Hall at Blackburn Bowls Club adapts to your unique requirements.
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from $28
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRainbow Meeting Room
16 guestsRoss HouseMelbourne CBD#Supervenue
AAnne L.
“Great location, so central to everything. Room was quiet and spacious.”
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FAQs about Top Community Spaces in Melbourne
The cost of community halls averages around $69 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $33 | to $100 | hire fee per hour |
| From $400 | to $900 | hire fee per day |
| From $1650 | to $3500 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Quaker Centre at Victoria Quaker Centre in West Melbourne - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘definitely will hire again. Complete and functional kitchen facility.’ -
Sue Healy Room at Ross House in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue. We'll definitely use it again for other events.’ -
Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley in Point Cook - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I was really happy with the studio space and the set up he had.’
You'll find community halls in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average $33 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 30 and 60 guests | prices average $80 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 70 guests | prices average $120 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 1 km from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Sue Healy Room at Ross House
on 247-251 Flinders Lane - 650 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue. We'll definitely use it again for other events.’ -
Auditorium at The Angliss Conference Centre
on 555 La Trobe Street, VIC - 900 m from centre.
Our user said: ‘A lovely, light-filled room in a convenient location, with all the amenities you need for a great workshop!’ -
Quaker Centre at Victoria Quaker Centre
on 484 William Street - 1 km from centre.
Our user said: ‘definitely will hire again. Complete and functional kitchen facility.’
Smaller community halls usually fit up to 15 guests standing. Here are some great options in Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Esther Harris Meeting Room at Ross House, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘Thank you Ross House for providing this place to the community!’ -
Community Space 5 at Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre - lounge for 10 guests
Venue said: Community Space 5 is a multipurpose room in Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre characterised by a lounge-style layout arranged for informal small-group conversation. -
Co-working Studio (3 x 3m) at Artful Gallery, rated 5/5 - art studio for 5 guests
Our user said: ‘The space was big and provided room for everyone to have a good time and dance.’
Cheap community halls in Melbourne start from $20 hire fee per hour or $400 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Esther Harris Meeting Room at Ross House, from $21 hire fee per hour (up to 12 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Great location and excellent value...’ -
Training Room 4 at Melbourne City College Australia, from $400 hire fee per day (up to 25 guests standing)
Venue said: The room presents a neutral, practical interior with white desks, black chairs and low-profile commercial finishes. Room features: AV and communication kit supports presentations and remote participants, including a projector, -
Community Space 5 at Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre, from $25 hire fee per hour (up to 10 guests standing)
Venue said: Community Space 5 is a multipurpose room in Manningham Uniting Church & Community Centre characterised by a lounge-style layout arranged for informal small-group conversation.
In Melbourne, community halls are most commonly booked for 5 to 25 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Meeting | Usually between $50 and $200. |
User who booked Esther Harris Meeting Room at Ross House for 2 guests
said: ‘Thank you Ross House for providing this place to the community!’ |
| Party | Usually between $250 and $500. |
User who booked Events Space STUDIO 705 at Music Valley for 20 guests
said: ‘Steve was considerate, informative and good at communicating.’ |
| Workshop | Usually between $50 and $250. |
User who booked Jenny Florence Meeting Room at Ross House for 7 guests
said: ‘A smooth, no-fuss, supportive experience- from booking to the event.’ |
Melbourne has an abundance of community centers for hire, but some of the best areas to look for them include Fitzroy, Footscray, and Collingwood. These areas have a variety of halls with impressive amenities such as projector screens, stage lighting, and sound systems, making them ideal for hosting a range of events.
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