Hairdressers, beauty salons, shopping centres and real estate agencies: The surprising businesses that will remain OPEN while Australia locks down for the next six months

The forced closure of many small businesses to limit the coronavirus spread has several exceptions, with everything from hairdressers to bottle shops allowed to keep operating.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a stage one lockdown which began on Monday enforcing the closure of pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas and other indoor gathering spots while restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaways and deliveries.

However some businesses have dodged the ban, and the Daily Mail Australia takes a look at what will remain open.

Supermarkets are considered an essential service and will likely remain open throughout all stages of a nationwide lockdown.

With cafes and restaurants closed for dining in, grocery stores will be even busier as shoppers continue stock up on food supplies.

Coles and Woolworths have both announced they're hiring more casual and contracted staff across every level of the business to meet the increasing demand.

Qantas and Jetstar staff who have been forced to take unpaid leave as the airlines ground their fleets will be offered a streamlined application process for Woolworths.

Meanwhile Coles has announced an extra 5,000 casual positions.

Real estate agents are still able to operate as usual during the coronavirus crisis under stage one lockdown procedures.

In fact, there has been a sharp upturn in business as people seek to sell their homes and investment properties as the world heads toward recession.

'There will be a spike in listings from get-out-early, worried landlords,' realestate.com predicted.

Many landlords will look to sell, due to the risk of tenants and prospective tenants losing their income and being unable to pay rent.

Renters in that predicament will also be using agents to look for more budget accommodation options.

Ref: Property Report