WHAT OP SHOPPERS RECOMMEND · 2026
Top 10 op shops in NSW.
Plan your next New South Wales op-shop outing with a short guide to what makes each shop worth a look, what to browse for and where to find it.
The shortlist at a glance
10 places to explore- #1Wayside Chapel Op Shop — Potts PointClothing in Potts Point · Potts Point, NSW
- Equal #2Noffs Op Shop — NewtownBudget clothing · Newtown, NSW
- Equal #2Salvos Stores — Bondi JunctionBondi Junction stop · Bondi Junction, NSW
- Equal #2Salvos Stores — MinchinburyWestern Sydney stop · Minchinbury, NSW
- Equal #2Vinnies — BrookvaleNorthern Beaches stop · Brookvale, NSW
- Equal #2Vinnies — GlebeGlebe Point Road stop · Glebe, NSW
- Equal #2Vinnies — MosmanA Mosman browse · Mosman, NSW
- Equal #2Vinnies — NewtownInner-west browsing · Newtown, NSW
- Equal #2Vinnies — SutherlandA local recommendation · Sutherland, NSW
- Equal #2Vinnies — WaverleyA Waverley browse · Waverley, NSW
The NSW 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.
- #1Potts Point, NSW
Wayside Chapel Op Shop — Potts Point
Clothing in Potts Point
Why it’s our number one
Wayside leads our NSW selection for clothing finds that span everyday pieces and designer labels. Its mix of value and fashion appeal earns recommendations from more than one independent guide.
Sources
- Time Out: Sydney op-shop guide ↗20 May 2026
- Destination NSW: Sydney’s op shops and thrift stores ↗21 August 2025
Plan your visit
31 Hughes Street, Potts Point NSW 2011
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–4 pm; Sunday: 10 am–3 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 16 October 2026 · Hours checked 16 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourcePotts Point, New South WalesProperty location · entrances may differ · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Newtown, NSW
Noffs Op Shop — Newtown
Budget clothing
Why it shares #2
Noffs on Enmore Road stands out in local recommendations for affordable clothing. It is a practical choice when you want to browse the inner west with a firm budget and compare value with the other shops on your route.
Sources
- r/sydney: Affordable Sydney op shops ↗24 May 2024
Plan your visit
22B Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceNewtown, New South WalesStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Bondi Junction, NSW
Salvos Stores — Bondi Junction
Bondi Junction stop
Why it shares #2
The Bondi Junction branch makes the list through a positive local recommendation. It gives shoppers already in the area another place to compare second-hand finds, with the appeal of fitting an op-shop visit into an existing outing.
Sources
- r/sydney: Sydney op-shop suggestions ↗20 January 2024
Plan your visit
31-35 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 10 am–6 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 sourceBondi Junction, New South WalesStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Minchinbury, NSW
Salvos Stores — Minchinbury
Western Sydney stop
Why it shares #2
Minchinbury stands out for furniture and home shopping, with clothing adding another reason to explore. It is a useful pick when furnishing a room is part of the plan.
Sources
- Time Out: Sydney op-shop guide ↗20 May 2026
Plan your visit
4 Archbold Road, Minchinbury, NSW 2770
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 sourceMinchinbury, New South WalesProperty location · entrances may differ · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Brookvale, NSW
Vinnies — Brookvale
Northern Beaches stop
Why it shares #2
Brookvale’s draw is variety: homewares, sewing patterns and clothing all feature in recommendations. The spacious store suits a longer browse across several departments.
Sources
- Time Out: Sydney op-shop guide ↗20 May 2026
Plan your visit
22 Roger St, Brookvale, NSW 2100
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: 10 am–4 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceBrookvale, New South WalesStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Glebe, NSW
Vinnies — Glebe
Glebe Point Road stop
Why it shares #2
Glebe earns its place for dressier clothing, workwear and knitwear. Consider it when you want an outfit for an occasion rather than an unfocused rummage.
Sources
- Time Out: Sydney op-shop guide ↗20 May 2026
Plan your visit
223 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW 2037
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 10 am–6 pm; Sunday: 10 am–5 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceGlebe, New South WalesStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Mosman, NSW
Vinnies — Mosman
A Mosman browse
Why it shares #2
Mosman earns its place for higher-end clothing, accessories and glassware. It suits shoppers who enjoy checking labels and fabrics while hunting for a standout piece.
Sources
- Time Out: Sydney op-shop guide ↗20 May 2026
Plan your visit
10 Spit Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: 10 am–4 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceMosman, New South WalesStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Newtown, NSW
Vinnies — Newtown
Inner-west browsing
Why it shares #2
Newtown stands out for well-presented clothing and playful outfit possibilities. It is a pick for costume hunting or adding something less ordinary to your wardrobe.
Sources
- Time Out: Sydney op-shop guide ↗20 May 2026
Plan your visit
187 King St, Newtown, NSW 2042
Listed hours
Monday–Wednesday: 10 am–6 pm; Thursday–Friday: 10 am–7 pm; Saturday: 10 am–6 pm; Sunday: 10 am–5 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceNewtown, New South WalesStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Sutherland, NSW
Vinnies — Sutherland
A local recommendation
Why it shares #2
Sutherland gets its place from several shoppers recommending the branch and its range in the same local discussion. That enthusiasm makes it a useful starting point for a browse in the area, without assuming every visit will produce the same finds.
Sources
- r/sydney: Op-shop recommendations ↗19 May 2026
Plan your visit
710 Old Princes Hwy, Sutherland, NSW 2232
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: 9:15 am–5 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceSutherland, New South WalesStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #2Waverley, NSW
Vinnies — Waverley
A Waverley browse
Why it shares #2
Waverley earns its place through a particularly positive local recommendation for this branch. Consider it for an eastern-suburbs browse, while treating the recommendation as a starting point rather than a promise about the stock on any given day.
Sources
- r/sydney: Sydney op-shop suggestions ↗20 January 2024
Plan your visit
253-259 Bronte Rd, Waverley, NSW 2024
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9:30 am–5:30 pm; Sunday: 10 am–5 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceWaverley, New South WalesStreet 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.
Explore the full NSW directory →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 20 candidates.
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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