The Best Op Shops in Sydney (2026)

Sydney has a strong op shopping scene across the inner west, north, and city. If you want the best op shops in Sydney, the main areas are Newtown and Enmore, the northern beaches, and a few CBD and eastern suburbs options. This guide lists where to go by area and which chains to look for.

For a nationwide list of stores, see our best op shops in your city. For how to make the most of a visit, read our op shopping for beginners guide.

Inner west: Newtown, Enmore, and Marrickville

King Street in Newtown and Enmore Road in Enmore have a high concentration of op shops and vintage stores. You can walk between them in one trip.

• Vinnies and Salvos: Both have stores on King Street and nearby. They are part of Australia’s top op shop chains and often have good clothing and homewares.
• Lifeline: The Newtown Lifeline is known for books and clothing. Prices are usually low.
• Marrickville: Further south, Marrickville has several op shops along the main strip. Worth a visit if you are in the inner west.

Northern beaches and north shore

Dee Why, Manly, and Brookvale have op shops that often get quality donations. The north shore (Chatswood, Hornsby) has Vinnies and Salvos branches.

• Vinnies Dee Why and Manly: Often stocked with clothing and homewares from local donors.
• Salvos: Check the Salvos store locator for northern beaches and north shore stores.

Sydney CBD and eastern suburbs

The CBD has fewer traditional op shops, but you will find some in arcades and side streets. The eastern suburbs (Paddington, Bondi Junction) have a mix of op shops and consignment stores.

• Vinnies: There are CBD and eastern suburbs stores. Use the Vinnies NSW shop finder for current addresses and hours.
• Red Cross Shops: Red Cross has several Sydney shops; check their website for locations.

Tips for op shopping in Sydney

• Go on weekdays: Less crowded than weekends. For when new stock tends to appear, see when op shops restock.
• Use public transport: Many of the best strips are on bus and train routes. Newtown is on the train line; Enmore is a short walk from Newtown.
• Check opening hours: Hours vary by store. See our guide on op shop opening hours and call ahead if you are travelling far.

Whether you are after clothes, furniture, or books, Sydney’s op shops are spread across the inner west, north, and east. Start with Newtown and Enmore, then explore by area using the chain store finders.