CO-LIVING:
A New Era of Australian Living
Co-living, an emerging and rapidly evolving segment of the housing market, is transforming the rental landscape in Australia.
What is Co-Living?
Co-living presents an innovative solution to some of the most urgent challenges facing today’s housing market—rising living costs, evolving lifestyles, and increasing demand for high-quality, flexible living options.
Co-living offers a unique blend of convenience, community, and affordability. It appeals to a wide demographic—from young professionals to digital nomads—seeking a more connected and streamlined way of living.
What’s clear is that co-living is far more than a short-term trend—it represents a fundamental shift in how we live. As a dynamic and still-evolving segment of the residential market, co-living is actively reshaping the future of rental housing throughout the world.
Co-living is gaining momentum in Australia, though it still lags behind the rest of the world. For context, Australia currently has 2,000 co-living units operational and another 6,346 approved or under construction.
In comparison, the UK has 11,400 operational units and 23,200 approved or under construction.
2000+
Co-living units operational in Australia
1386
Co-living units under construction in Australia
4960
Co-living units approved or in early planning stages
Who is Co-Living Life?
Co-Living Life was founded by a team of seasoned real estate and hotel development consultants united by a clear vision. We specialise in delivering strategic guidance across the dynamic sector of Co-living.
With decades of combined experience in the UK and Australia, our experts possess deep insights into market trends, investment opportunities, and operational challenges.
Our client-focused approach emphasises tailored solutions that maximise value, optimise assets, and support long-term success. We take pride in blending traditional hotel and real estate expertise with innovative strategies, underpinned by a strong commitment to helping resolve Australia's housing shortage.
Our Services
At Co-Living Life we offer a range of Co-Living services tailored to your needs.
Site Acquisition
We can identify and secure investment co-living opportunities. Through our extensive network, we have access to exclusive off-market opportunities.
Concept
Get advice on proposed co-living location, scale, layout, amenity, positioning, technical services, drawings review and appropriate operational structure.
Site Appraisal
Understand suitablity of you co-living development sites relative to demand markets taking into consideration access, visibility and planning constaints.
Feasibility Appraisal
Detailed report of co-living local and national market structures, the current and future competitive landscape, the supply & demand of and efficient financial modelling.
Asset Mobilisation
A smooth transition from construction to ongoing operator and management of your co-living is essential to foster resident satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
investment Disposal
We will optimise your co-living investment for the most effective valuation pre-disposal by refining the operation and driving efficiencies.