Choosing the right location is a key step in setting your business up for success. Whether you’re looking for a shopfront, office, warehouse, a shared space or planning to work from home, this page helps you explore options in the City of Stirling and understand what to check before you commit.
Choosing the right location
Choose the option that best fits how you plan to operate
If you’re looking for a commercial or retail site, you can browse available properties through local real estate agents or online platforms such as reiwa.com.au, realestate.com.au and realcommercial.com.au.
For opportunities within City‑managed properties, visit the City of Stirling’s Opportunities webpage to see current leasing and sales options.
Need a desk, small office, meeting room, or project-based with short-term flexibility? Explore local options via Stirling’s Business Support resources.
Shared offices/co-working spaces - Stirling Business Centre, Tradie HQ, Flowspace, Integrity Business Centre, The Garden Office Park, The Perth Artifactory.
Many businesses can start at home. Some activities only need a notification; others require approval depending on scale, signage, visitors, deliveries or equipment.
For more information on home offices, home occupations and home businesses, please read the Home Office, Home Occupation and the Home Business Information Sheet for guidance on any required approvals.
Before you commit
Before you fall in love with a property, make sure the location is suitable for the type of business you want to operate — different areas have different land-use rules, so it’s important your business aligns with zoning requirements.
Intra Maps, the City’s online mapping tool provides property information including zoning, area, dimensions
Approvals depend on your industry, location and activities — and may include planning, building, health, and operating permits
Use the City’s approvals guidance page and Planning Wizard to understand likely requirements before committing to a site.
Get advice/support
Commercial leases can be complex — the SBDC provides practical guidance on understanding lease terms and negotiating conditions and recommends seeking independent legal/financial advice before signing.
Helpful resources
- Business premises and commercial leases (SBDC WA)— guidance and advisory support
- Consumer Protection WA— commercial tenancy information
- City of Stirling Support-ED.
