StartNorth's 24/7 Hub Launches Broadmeadows Entrepreneurs Into Growth

Forget the flashy accelerators of the global tech capitals. The startup story this month is unfolding in Broadmeadows, at StartNorth-a coworking space and innovation hub that’s quietly becoming the nerve center for the city’s small business community.

Operated by Hume City Council, StartNorth is the first dedicated hub of its kind in Broadmeadows. Located at 12 Dimboola Road, directly across from Broadmeadows Railway Station and the Broadmeadows Central shopping precinct, the facility is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That’s a lifeline for founders juggling day jobs, late-night coding sessions, or early-morning calls with international partners.

Why It Matters Now

Broadmeadows is at an inflection point. A $14.3 million government investment package is pouring into the suburb, including $7 million earmarked to refurbish the Broadmeadows Town Hall into professional office space for startups and community use. That money signals a broader push to turn the area into a genuine business district-not just a commuter suburb.

StartNorth sits at the center of that shift. It’s not a generic co-working chain. It’s a purpose-built home for local startups, scaleups, and small businesses, offering training and physical space tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs in Melbourne’s north.

One program worth watching: the StartNorth Migrant & Refugee Program accelerator. Hume City Council secured a $46,000 grant to run it, supporting up to 15 startup founders from migrant and refugee backgrounds. In a city built on migration, that’s both smart economics and a direct investment in under-tapped talent.

What’s Next

StartNorth is still early in its run, but the infrastructure is already in place. Between the 24/7 access, the town hall refurbishment, and the targeted accelerator funding, Broadmeadows is giving its founders something many cities can’t: a physical home and a coordinated growth plan.

For anyone looking to launch or scale a business in the city’s north, StartNorth at 12 Dimboola Road is the place to start.