Melbourne Gym Market - Overview
Melbourne is Australia's second-largest commercial fitness market after Sydney, with more than 1,500 gyms across Greater Melbourne. The city has an unusually dense boutique studio culture (KX Pilates was founded in Melbourne) and a strong reformer pilates, boxing and functional-training scene.
Monthly dues range from AUD $14.95 at budget 24/7 chains to AUD $100+ at Fitness First Platinum.
Chains and Major Clubs in Melbourne
| Chain | Positioning | Typical monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness | 24/7 mid-range | AUD $70 - 90 |
| Plus Fitness 24/7 | Budget 24/7 | AUD $15 - 30 |
| Snap Fitness | Budget 24/7 | AUD $15 - 30 |
| Jetts 24 Hour | Budget 24/7 | AUD $15 - 30 |
| Fitness First | Mid to premium | AUD $80 - 120 |
| Goodlife Health Clubs | Mid-range | AUD $60 - 95 |
| F45 Training | Boutique HIIT | AUD $60 - 70/week |
| KX Pilates | Boutique reformer pilates (Melbourne-founded) | AUD $40 - 50/class |
| Barry's / BFT / Body Fit Training / F45 | Boutique group | AUD $30 - 45/class |
| Reformer Revolution / Pilates Plus | Boutique pilates | AUD $35 - 45/class |
Gyms by Area
- Melbourne CBD - corporate lunchtime; Fitness First Platinum Bourke Street, Melbourne City Baths, Anytime Fitness, F45
- Southbank / Docklands - corporate and residential premium; Fitness First, Virgin Active, boutique studios
- South Yarra / Prahran / Windsor - young-professional premium and boutique density; KX Pilates Prahran flagship, F45, Barry's, reformer pilates
- Richmond / Cremorne - startup and residential boutique; F45, BFT, CrossFit
- Fitzroy / Collingwood / Brunswick / Carlton - inner-north boutique density; cycling, yoga, reformer pilates, boxing
- St Kilda / South Melbourne / Port Melbourne - bayside boutique and mid-range
- Hawthorn / Camberwell / Kew - eastern suburbs; mid-range and boutique
- Box Hill / Blackburn / Glen Waverley - eastern suburban; Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness
- Footscray / Williamstown / Altona - western suburbs; mid-range and 24/7 chains
- Outer suburbs (Dandenong, Frankston, Craigieburn, Werribee) - budget 24/7 chain density
Practical Information
- Peak hours: 06:00-08:30 and 17:30-20:00 weekdays. CBD corporate clubs peak at 18:00. Weekend peak 08:30-11:30.
- Quietest times: 10:00-15:00 weekdays; late evening at 24/7 clubs.
- 24/7 access: Anytime Fitness, Plus Fitness, Snap Fitness and Jetts operate 24/7 with key-fob entry.
- Four seasons in a day: Melbourne's variable weather means AC and heating both matter year-round.
- Winter (June-August): cool and wet; indoor demand peaks - apartment-building gyms and tram-adjacent clubs win.
- Public transport access: trams and suburban trains connect CBD, inner-north and inner-east clubs; station/stop proximity strongly predicts retention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest gym chain in Melbourne?
Plus Fitness, Snap Fitness and Jetts all start around AUD $14.95 - 30/month at the budget 24/7 tier.
Which Melbourne gyms are open 24 hours?
Anytime Fitness, Plus Fitness, Snap Fitness and Jetts operate true 24/7 with key-fob entry.
Which Melbourne gyms have swimming pools?
Fitness First Platinum, Melbourne City Baths, Goodlife Health Clubs select, Virgin Active and hotel-attached fitness centers (Crown Towers, Langham, Park Hyatt, Sofitel) include pools.
Where are the best boutique studios in Melbourne?
South Yarra, Prahran, Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood and Brunswick concentrate the highest boutique density - KX Pilates, F45, BFT, Reformer Revolution, boxing and yoga studios cluster there.
Is Melbourne's boutique scene bigger than Sydney's?
Per capita, Melbourne has Australia's densest boutique studio coverage - the inner-north (Fitzroy / Collingwood / Brunswick) is particularly saturated with reformer pilates, boxing and functional-training concepts.
Browse Gyms in Melbourne
Individual gym listings for Melbourne follow below, with address, hours, Google rating and photos where available.