Portable Pods premium glass office pods Australia-wide
A Portable Pod is a 6m x 3m glass office building made by Portable Pods Australia, based on the Sunshine Coast. It has a galvanised steel chassis, double-laminated safety glass walls, insulated composite wall panels, an earth-wool roof, smart LED lighting, two double power outlets, and a vinyl floor. It ships flat-pack to every Australian state and assembles in 6 days. It is not a sleep pod, coffee pod, or moving pod. It is a freestanding glass workspace for backyards, gardens, and sites. From $18,500 AUD.
If you searched "portable pod" and found this page, you are in the right place. This is what we make, what it costs, and what it is good for.
A Portable Pod is not a container office.
The word pod means different things in different contexts. Here is what a Portable Pod is, and what it is not.
Sleep pod
Tiny sleeping capsules used in hotels and airport lounges. Not what we make.
Moving pod
Portable storage containers for moving house. Delivered and collected by a logistics company. Not what we make.
Container office
Shipping container converted into an office. Heavy, industrial aesthetic, insulation requires retrofit. Not what we make.
Glass workspace pod
A freestanding 6x3m glass office building. Flat-pack delivery, 6-day assembly, full kit inclusions from $18,500. This is what we make.
Coffee pod
Single-serve coffee capsules. Unrelated.
Whale pod
A group of whales. Also unrelated.
Our Portable Pod specifications.
Everything confirmed at factory sign-off before despatch. The specification below applies to every standard single-pod kit.
Portable Pod uses office, studio, gym, guest, B2B.
The same 18m² glass building works differently depending on who is using it and how it is set up.
Home office
The most common use. A dedicated workspace in the backyard, away from the house. Power, lighting, and floor are included. Tax-deductible for business owners.
Creative studio
Art, music, podcast, photography, or writing. The glass delivers consistent natural light and the space has full acoustic upgrade options available.
Home gym
18m² is enough for a squat rack, bench, and cardio equipment. Add a mirrored end wall and ceiling fan. No gym membership, no commute.
Guest room
Add a bathroom fitout and kitchenette for a self-contained guest suite or Airbnb pod. Privacy-tinted glass for the bedroom end.
Consulting room
Private practice for psychologists, physios, and allied health. Complete separation from the house maintains a clinical or professional environment.
B2B and commercial
Site offices, training rooms, NDIS facilities, and small-business overflow space. Linked configurations give up to 36m² for teams.
How a Portable Pod is delivered and installed.
The kit ships flat-pack from our Sunshine Coast workshop. Crane-truck delivery places every component on your prepared pad. You DIY it in 6 days using the supplied guide and video, or our partner builder handles the full managed install for $4,500 to $8,500.
Delivery reaches every Australian state and territory. Indicative freight: $400 in SE QLD to $7,500 for remote NT. Full freight quote provided with your order.
From deposit to first day in your pod: 6 to 8 weeks for a standard single pod.
Full delivery details /delivery/ Assembly guide /flat-pack-office/
Why choose Portable Pods.
Four things that set the Portable Pod apart from other portable building options in Australia.
Glass-first design
Most portable buildings use solid walls with small windows. We build around glass. Every standard pod has full double-laminated glazing along the long elevation. That is the starting point, not an upgrade.
Link and stack capability
The pod is engineered to connect to adjacent units. Most competitors only sell standalone. Start with one, add a second when you need more space. The first pod does not need to be modified.
Genuine flat-pack delivery
The entire kit ships in flat-pack crates via standard crane truck. That makes delivery to every Australian postcode practical and cost-effective without specialist transport.
Full kit inclusions
Lighting, power, flooring, doors, windows, insulation, all hardware. Nothing is sold separately that is required for a complete working office. The price you see is the price of a finished product.
Portable Pod pricing.
One pod
Standard kit, all inclusions, flat-pack.
Two pods joined
Side by side, internal opening option.
Two storeys
6x3m footprint, two levels, stair included.
Full pricing and add-ons: /pricing/
Portable Pod questions.
Common questions from buyers new to the Portable Pod product.
Call 0490 537 205- A Portable Pod is a 6m x 3m glass freestanding office building made by Portable Pods Australia on the Sunshine Coast. It has a galvanised steel chassis, double-laminated glass walls, insulated panels, smart LED lighting, two double power outlets, and a vinyl floor. It ships flat-pack and assembles in 6 days. It is not a sleep pod, moving pod, or container office.
- A traditional portable cabin uses a steel or fibreglass frame with solid walls and small punched windows. A Portable Pod uses a galvanised steel chassis with double-laminated glass along the full long elevation. The result is a fundamentally different interior experience: bright, connected to the garden, and architectural in appearance rather than industrial. Quality of materials and design intent are also different.
- From $18,500 AUD for the standard single-pod kit, excluding transport. Delivery ranges from $400 in SE QLD to $7,500 for remote NT. A fully installed pod with partner-builder assembly typically costs $25,000 to $30,000. Finance is available from $1,541 per month over 12 months.
- Any outdoor area with flat or levelable ground, access for a crane truck (3.2m wide path minimum), and connection to a mains power supply. Common installations include suburban backyards, rural properties, farm blocks, commercial sites, and remote locations. For residential installations, the pod needs a prepared pad, screw piles, or a concrete slab. Council approval requirements vary by state and use.
- The galvanised steel chassis, double-laminated glass, and insulated composite panels are all designed for long service lives. With basic maintenance, a Portable Pod should last 20 to 30 years or more. The galvanised coating protects the steel from corrosion without painting. The glass does not degrade under UV. The insulated panels are pre-finished and do not require re-coating.
Get a written quote for your Portable Pod.
Share your postcode and what you need the pod for. A written quote with freight to your address lands within one business day.