The Conscious Exchange Islington
Closed · opens 10:00 am today Independent / Other
Vintage Finds
Women-OwnedLGBTQ+ FriendlyIdentifies as women-ownedDelivery 4.8 from 43 reviews
See Google reviews
Reviewed May 2026
Weekend hours
Google rating
4.8/5
Reviews
43
Open
5/7
days a week
From Sydney
117km
Straight-line distance
4–5 star reviews
95.3%
Google review breakdown
Google photos
7
Suburb rank
#3
of 6 by rating
Store details
Address
86 Maitland Rd, Islington NSW 2297
Donations
Accepts clothing donations
Google category
Vintage clothing store
Nearest listing
0.02 km away (same directory)
Suburb rating rank
#3 of 6 listings with 3+ Google reviews
Nearby alternative
Regent Theatre markets Islington · 0 km · open Sunday
Nearby alternative
Planet Islington · 0 km · open Sunday
Nearby alternative
Stoned Saint Moon Islington · 0 km · open Sunday
Hours vs suburb
5 nearby listings marked open Sunday.
Google rating bars
95% of 43 Google rating bars are 4 or 5 star.
Niche fact
Independent / Other · donations listed
Inventory
Clothing
Known for
Vintage
Designer labels
Payment
Card Accepted
Contactless Payment
Hours signals
Open Saturdays
Google attributes
Identifies as women-owned
Delivery
In-store pick-up
In-store shopping
On-site services
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Quick visit
Clothing
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Opening hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am-4pm
Wednesday 10am-4pm
Thursday 10am-4pm
Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday Closed
How this listing compares
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Suburb rating rank | #3 of 6 listings with 3+ Google reviews |
| Nearby alternative | Regent Theatre markets Islington · 0 km · open Sunday |
| Nearby alternative | Planet Islington · 0 km · open Sunday |
| Nearby alternative | Stoned Saint Moon Islington · 0 km · open Sunday |
| Hours vs suburb | 5 nearby listings marked open Sunday. |
| Google rating bars | 95% of 43 Google rating bars are 4 or 5 star. |
| Niche fact | Independent / Other · donations listed |
How this was calculated. Comparisons use the stored opening hours, location and Google-sourced ratings for this listing, measured against other published listings nearby. Ratings come from Google, not reviews collected by this site, and busy times (where shown) are not live.
Source: google_places. Last checked 2026-05-05. Request a correction.
Contact & visit
+61 493 835 982
- Australian thrift directory
- Local to Islington
- 7 stores listed in Islington
- Details reviewed May 2026
- Direct contact available
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View detailsDonating to The Conscious Exchange Islington
The Conscious Exchange Islington: Accepts clothing donations. Call ahead if space is tight.
| Item Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing & accessories | Accepted | Clean, wearable items in good condition |
| Books & media | Usually accepted | Recent titles preferred over textbooks |
| Furniture | Not typically | Limited floor space; check before bringing |
| Vintage & retro | Sought after | This store highlights vintage stock |
| Homewares & bric-a-brac | Usually accepted | Crockery, decor and kitchen items that are intact |
| Electrical | Conditional | Must pass safety testing before resale |
Thrift Shopping Guides
New to thrifting in Islington, or after a better haul? These guides cover timing, donations, and getting more from a visit to The Conscious Exchange Islington and nearby charity stores. Start with restock timing if you want fresher rails, or donation etiquette if you're dropping bags after a wardrobe clean-out.
