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WHAT OP SHOPPERS RECOMMEND · 2026

Top 10 op shops in Australia.

From vintage clothing and well-stocked bookshelves to furniture worth a second look, these are the op shops people recommend—and what makes each one worth a visit.

By Listalong · Research checked

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The shortlist at a glance

10 places to explore
  1. #1Hobart City Mission — Moonah Mega-StoreClothing and a broad second-hand range · Moonah, TAS
  2. Equal #2ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - Shenton ParkBooks and a broad browse · Shenton Park, WA
  3. Equal #2Salvos Stores — AbbotsfordFurniture, clothing and craft finds · Abbotsford, VIC
  4. #4Salvos Stores — New TownClothing near Hobart · New Town, TAS
  5. #5ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - WillettonBooks and second-hand finds · Willetton, WA
  6. Equal #6Another Chance Op ShopA community-shop favourite · Scullin, ACT
  7. Equal #6Brotherhood of St Laurence - BrunswickClothes, books and furniture · Brunswick, VIC
  8. Equal #6Lifeline - HobartClothing on Argyle Street · Hobart, TAS
  9. Equal #6Lifeline Shop — Book Lovers LaneBooks, CDs and DVDs · Fyshwick, ACT
  10. Equal #6RSPCA Op Shop — New FarmA New Farm browse · New Farm, QLD

The Australia shortlist

Here’s why each shop made the list and what to look for when you visit. Stock changes with donations, so leave room for a surprise.

  1. #1Moonah, TAS

    Hobart City Mission — Moonah Mega-Store

    Clothing and a broad second-hand range

    Why it’s our number one

    Moonah stands out for its huge clothing range, vintage finds and the number of shoppers who recommend making the trip beyond central Hobart. It attracted the strongest support in our research, making it our top pick for a proper rummage. Allow time to explore; opinions on the layout are mixed.

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    15 Main Road, Moonah TAS 7009

    Address checked 20 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  2. Equal #2Shenton Park, WA

    ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - Shenton Park

    Books and a broad browse

    Why it shares #2

    Books are the big draw at Shenton Park, with shoppers repeatedly praising the selection, children’s titles and book sales. Recommendations also extend to homewares and value, giving it appeal beyond the bookshelves. Its place near the top reflects that repeated enthusiasm, rather than one lucky find.

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    4-6 Orton Road, Shenton Park, WA 6008

    Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  3. Equal #2Abbotsford, VIC

    Salvos Stores — Abbotsford

    Furniture, clothing and craft finds

    Why it shares #2

    Abbotsford earns its high place through repeated recommendations for furniture, alongside clothing, fabric and craft finds. It is a useful stop when you want to browse for both your wardrobe and your home. Some shoppers report rising furniture prices, so compare each piece on condition and value.

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    81 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford, VIC 3067

    Listed hours
    Monday–Friday: 9 am–5:30 pm; Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: Closed. Public-holiday hours may differ.

    Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Property location · entrances may differ · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  4. #4New Town, TAS

    Salvos Stores — New Town

    Clothing near Hobart

    Why it’s #4

    New Town keeps coming up when Hobart shoppers ask where to find clothes. Recommendations highlight the size of the selection and rewarding finds, making it a strong starting point for a wardrobe browse. It also pairs naturally with Moonah on a northern-suburbs outing.

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    115 - 117 New Town Road, New Town, TAS 7008

    Listed hours
    Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5:30 pm; Sunday: Closed. Public-holiday hours may differ.

    Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Property location · entrances may differ · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  5. #5Willetton, WA

    ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - Willetton

    Books and second-hand finds

    Why it’s #5

    Willetton earns its place through repeat praise for books and second-hand browsing, with children’s books a particular draw. It is a useful alternative for shoppers south of the river who want time at the shelves as well as a general rummage.

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    147 High Road, Willetton, WA 6155

    Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  6. Equal #6Scullin, ACT

    Another Chance Op Shop

    A community-shop favourite

    Why it shares #6

    Another Chance stands out for the affordable, community-shop experience that local shoppers recommend. It combines a place on Canberra’s thrift-shopping trail with enthusiastic local feedback, making it a promising stop when keeping the cost of an op-shop outing down matters.

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    Corner Ross Smith Crescent and McIntosh Street, Scullin ACT 2614

    Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  7. Equal #6Brunswick, VIC

    Brotherhood of St Laurence - Brunswick

    Clothes, books and furniture

    Why it shares #6

    Brunswick’s appeal is its range: clothing, books and furniture give you several reasons to browse. Both local recommendations and an independent guide put it on the shortlist. Shoppers also mention higher prices, so come for choice and compare value as you go.

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    145 Lygon St, Brunswick, VIC 3056

    Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  8. Equal #6Hobart, TAS

    Lifeline - Hobart

    Clothing on Argyle Street

    Why it shares #6

    Lifeline on Argyle Street earns its place for clothing that shoppers describe as reasonably priced, with retro finds adding to the appeal. It is a good candidate for a Hobart wardrobe hunt when value matters as much as finding something different.

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    147 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS 7000

    Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  9. Equal #6Fyshwick, ACT

    Lifeline Shop — Book Lovers Lane

    Books, CDs and DVDs

    Why it shares #6

    Book Lovers Lane is a specialist pick for readers and people who still enjoy browsing CDs and DVDs. Canberra shoppers repeatedly recommend its books, while other comments highlight the music and film selection. Put it on your list when the shelves matter more than the clothing racks.

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    36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick ACT 2609

    Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps
  10. Equal #6New Farm, QLD

    RSPCA Op Shop — New Farm

    A New Farm browse

    Why it shares #6

    New Farm earns its place through recommendations for the quality of the finds and its inclusion in Brisbane’s op-shop guides. It is worth considering for a selective browse, although local feedback flags higher prices. Look for something you love and check whether the price works for you.

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    Shop details & reviews Browse nearby shops

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    Cnr Merthyr and Lamington Streets, New Farm QLD 4005

    Listed hours
    Monday–Sunday: 9 am–4:30 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.

    Address checked 18 October 2026 · Hours checked 18 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.

    Shop information source
    Street location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps

Make a day of it

  • Choose a small cluster near where you are staying; a state-wide list is not a single-day route.
  • Check current opening times, compare prices and inspect condition. Recommendations describe past experiences, and donated stock changes.

Set a budget, inspect seams, zips and damage, and check sold prices if you plan to resell. A shop’s broad range does not guarantee a particular item or a profitable find.

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How we chose these shops

Our picks draw on public recommendations and independent guides. The order reflects the sources we checked, with equal ranks where support is tied. It is a researched shortlist, not a nationwide customer poll.

How the ranking works

We searched the web for op-shop recommendations across all eight states and territories, then checked named branches against our directory and operator information. This research records 37 qualifying sources and 66 recommended branches, alongside our original directory suggestions (134 candidates in total). Sources were checked on 20 October 2026; publication or update dates run from 2024 to that date. An updated article can contain older advice, and a post date is not necessarily the date of a visit.

The rule: a specific branch receives one point per Reddit thread containing a recommendation from a commenter without a disclosed connection to that shop, and one point per editorial publisher recommending it. Extra replies, upvotes and repeated articles from the same publisher do not add points. General praise for a chain or suburb, plain directory listings, known self-promotion, sponsored recommendations and operator descriptions do not earn points. We cannot independently verify commenters’ identities or visits.

The order: more qualifying sources means a higher rank within this guide. Equal counts share a rank and are ordered alphabetically, including where a tie crosses the ten-shop cut-off. Shops with no qualifying source are unranked. The national list uses the same candidate pool without reserving a place for every state. This guide considers 134 candidates.

6 other researched shops have the same source count as the last entry. Tied shops appear alphabetically, including at the ten-shop cut-off; a place outside this list is not evidence of lower quality.

The limits: this is a manually researched sample, not a survey or a count of everything said online. Search results, source availability and the amount of discussion vary substantially by place. A larger count does not prove a better shop; one-source recommendations are particularly tentative. We count recommendations even when they include qualifications, show relevant caveats, and do not calculate net sentiment or claim unanimous approval. We have not visited every shop or compared all prices.

Operator links support practical details, not the recommendation count. Listalong community reviews remain separate, and no Google star ratings or customer totals are inferred from this research. Inclusion was not sold. Read our community guidelines or suggest a shop or source for a future revision.

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