Sports massage from a rented room

Gym members, clinic referrals, local sports teams and walk-in or online-booked clients.

Price per session, paid by clients, with your costs being room rent plus any booking fees, so more regular bookings lift your take-home.

• Recognised massage qualification
• Building referrals with physios and trainers
• Managing a busy appointment diary
• Basic business admin and bookkeeping

• Read any room rental or licence agreement carefully, including notice periods
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, the venue may require proof
• Whether your state or territory has registration or qualification rules for massage
• Rent is a fixed cost, so start with fewer days until bookings are steady
• Whether you are genuinely self-employed, check ATO guidance if the venue controls your work

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the room rental terms, your equipment, insurance and marketing. These are estimates only, so compare room rental agreements before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many days you rent, how many clients you see and your rates. The estimate assumes from about 15 hours a week. Rent is a fixed cost, so start with fewer days.

Read any room rental or licence agreement carefully, including notice periods. Check the insurance the venue requires, such as professional indemnity and public liability, and whether your state or territory has registration or qualification rules for massage. Also check ATO guidance on being genuinely self-employed.