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7 high-visibility commercial spaces with promise to elevate a brand

When it comes to choosing the perfect commercial space, visibility is everything. The right address can amplify your brand and create more business by catching the eye of thousands of daily commuters.

Across Australia’s busiest streets and most iconic precincts, certain properties stand out for their ability to deliver that kind of exposure.

From bustling Swan Street in Richmond to the dynamic foot traffic of Commonwealth Street in Surry Hills, these properties serve as their own billboards, with thousands of passers-by looking through their windows every day.

Here are seven high-visibility commercial spaces guaranteed to put your brand on the map.

1. Shop 3, 599 Pacific Highway, St Leonards

Right on one of Sydney’s busiest roads, this property benefits from around 50,000 cars a day streaming past. Add to that heavy pedestrian movement from nearby office towers, Royal North Shore Hospital, and St Leonards station, and you’ve got unbeatable exposure. With 540 square metres of retail space, three on-site car parks, and an established lease delivering solid income, it’s an address savvy investors will be eyeing off.

2. 421 Swan Street, Richmond

Swan Street is one of Melbourne’s liveliest strips in the heart of Richmond, which is on the cusp of the city and the suburbs. Pulsing with daily commuters, local shoppers, and sports fans heading to the MCG and AAMI Park, commercial spaces in this area get a lot of visibility. Add in trendy cafes, homewares stores, and fashion boutiques, and it’s a natural magnet for steady foot traffic.

This property offers 345 square metres over two levels, with ample natural light, and a tram stop right outside – ideal for retail businesses.

3. Ground Shop S14/125 Swanston Street, Melbourne

If Melbourne has a pedestrian hub, it’s Swanston Street. Thousands of locals, workers, and tourists pass through each day, with the street connecting to trams, trains, and nearby laneways filled with shopping and foodie destinations the city is famous for.

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This property inside the Century Building puts you at that very intersection, with 110 square metres at street level plus a further 72 square metres upstairs. Available in 2026, it’s an ideal chance to plan a flagship presence in Melbourne’s busiest retail corridor.

4. 303 Collins Street, Melbourne

Collins Street is home to a steady mix of white-collar professionals working in the nearby corporate towers, luxury shoppers who frequent designer stores like Louis Vuitton and Chanel, as well as many tourists eager to explore Melbourne’s historic boulevards.

This corner site maximises that exposure, with 415–970 square metres across two floors, soaring five-metre-high ceilings, and glass frontages.

5. Suite 601, 16 O’Connell Street, Sydney

Nestled in the heart of Sydney’s financial precinct, O’Connell Street is populated by corporate professionals, legal firms, and high-net-worth visitors every day. This 100-square-metre office in a striking art deco-style building offers heritage character balanced by modern upgrades.

6. 450 Queen Street, Brisbane City

Queen Street places your brand at the gateway to Brisbane’s golden triangle, which is the CBD’s busiest financial hub. Expect streams of corporate traffic by day, joined by locals and visitors drawn to the riverfront dining at night.

This commercial space offers generous podium floor plans of up to 1239 square metres and efficient typical floors of 709 square metres, all designed with maximum flexibility. Designed by Fender Katsalidis, the spaces are aesthetically pleasing while offering high functionality.

7. 241 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

Surry Hills is one of Sydney’s most dynamic suburbs, buzzing with creative industries, cafes, dining spots, and professionals spilling out of Central Station just minutes away.

This newly refurbished building offers tenancies ranging from 300 to 626 square metres of full-floor space, complete with upgraded facilities and a modern fitout, making it the perfect hub for businesses seeking to tap into Sydney’s creative pulse.