WHAT OP SHOPPERS RECOMMEND · 2026
Top 10 op shops in Western Australia.
Plan your next Western Australia 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- #1ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - Shenton ParkBooks and a broad browse · Shenton Park, WA
- #2ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - WillettonBooks and second-hand finds · Willetton, WA
- #3Vinnies — NorthbridgeEclectic and retro finds · Northbridge, WA
- Equal #4Cat Haven Op Shop - WillettonChildren’s books · Willetton, WA
- Equal #4Good Sammy — BelmontAbernethy Road browsing · Belmont, WA
- Equal #4Good Sammy — BooragoonChildren’s toys · Booragoon, WA
- Equal #4Hope Op Shop - Nakuru HopeHomewares in Victoria Park · Victoria Park, WA
- Equal #4Salvos Stores — BelmontAbernethy Road browsing · Belmont, WA
- Equal #4Salvos Stores — MaylandsA varied browse · Maylands, WA
- Equal #4Salvos Stores — WillettonChildren’s books · Willetton, WA
The Western 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.
- #1Shenton Park, WA
ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - Shenton Park
Books and a broad browse
Why it’s our number one
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.
Sources
- r/perth: Independent op shops ↗1 July 2026
- r/perth: Children’s books ↗20 July 2026
- r/perth: Second-hand book shops ↗31 August 2026
- r/perth: Favourite Perth op shops ↗26 May 2025
- r/perth: Where are the good op shops? ↗3 January 2024
- r/perth: Homewares and children’s finds ↗11 September 2025
Plan your visit
4-6 Orton Road, Shenton Park, WA 6008
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceShenton Park, Western AustraliaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - #2Willetton, WA
ParaQuad Industries Op Shop & Book Bazaar - Willetton
Books and second-hand finds
Why it’s #2
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.
Sources
- r/perth: Independent op shops ↗1 July 2026
- r/perth: Children’s books ↗20 July 2026
- r/perth: Favourite Perth op shops ↗26 May 2025
Plan your visit
147 High Road, Willetton, WA 6155
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceWilletton, Western AustraliaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - #3Northbridge, WA
Vinnies — Northbridge
Eclectic and retro finds
Why it’s #3
Northbridge makes the list for eclectic finds and retro browsing, backed by both a local recommendation and an independent Perth guide. It is a promising stop if your idea of a good op-shop trip is finding something a little unusual.
Sources
- r/perth: Where are the good op shops? ↗3 January 2024
- Urban List: Perth op-shop guide ↗29 June 2026
Plan your visit
267B William Street, Northbridge, WA 6003
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceNorthbridge, Western AustraliaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #4Willetton, WA
Cat Haven Op Shop - Willetton
Children’s books
Why it shares #4
Cat Haven makes the shortlist for a specific reason: local shoppers recommend it for children’s books. Add it to a Willetton browse when you want to refresh a young reader’s bookshelf, with time to check nearby shops too.
Sources
- r/perth: Children’s books ↗20 July 2026
Plan your visit
Unit 2, 165 High Road, Willetton, WA 6155
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceWilletton, Western AustraliaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #4Belmont, WA
Good Sammy — Belmont
Abernethy Road browsing
Why it shares #4
Good Sammy adds another sizeable browse to the Abernethy Road op-shop cluster. Its place comes from the appeal of that whole outing: several recommended shops close together, with plenty to explore before moving on.
Sources
- Urban List: Perth op-shop guide ↗29 June 2026
Plan your visit
8/199 Abernethy Road, Belmont, WA 6104
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm–4:30 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceBelmont, Western AustraliaProperty location · entrances may differ · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #4Booragoon, WA
Good Sammy — Booragoon
Children’s toys
Why it shares #4
Booragoon makes the list for children’s toys, following a parent’s recommendation. It is a targeted choice for a family browse rather than a claim about every kind of stock; inspect toys for condition and missing pieces before buying.
Sources
- r/perth: Homewares and children’s finds ↗11 September 2025
Plan your visit
Units 3&4, 491 Marmion Street, Booragoon, WA 6154
Listed hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm–4:30 pm. Public-holiday hours may differ.Address checked 15 October 2026 · Hours checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceBooragoon, Western AustraliaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #4Victoria Park, WA
Hope Op Shop - Nakuru Hope
Homewares in Victoria Park
Why it shares #4
Hope earns its spot through a local recommendation for small homewares. It is a Victoria Park option for shoppers who enjoy looking for household details and decorative finds, with clothing and jewellery also described by the operator.
Sources
- r/perth: Homewares and children’s finds ↗11 September 2025
Plan your visit
Shop 1, 403 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, WA 6100
Address checked 15 October 2026. Check again for public holidays.
Shop information sourceVictoria Park, Western AustraliaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #4Belmont, WA
Salvos Stores — Belmont
Abernethy Road browsing
Why it shares #4
Belmont makes the shortlist as part of the well-regarded Abernethy Road op-shop strip. Choose it for a day of browsing several large stores together, giving yourself more opportunities to compare what is on offer.
Sources
- Urban List: Perth op-shop guide ↗29 June 2026
Plan your visit
10/199 Abernethy Road, Belmont, WA 6104
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 sourceBelmont, Western AustraliaProperty location · entrances may differ · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #4Maylands, WA
Salvos Stores — Maylands
A varied browse
Why it shares #4
Maylands earns its place for a substantial range and welcoming service. It suits shoppers who enjoy spending time looking through a larger store, and is a practical addition to a Guildford Road outing.
Sources
- Urban List: Perth op-shop guide ↗29 June 2026
Plan your visit
203 Guildford Road, Maylands, WA 6051
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 sourceMaylands, Western AustraliaStreet location · © OpenStreetMap contributors Open in Google Maps - Equal #4Willetton, WA
Salvos Stores — Willetton
Children’s books
Why it shares #4
This Willetton branch gets its recommendation for children’s books. That makes it a useful targeted stop for family reading, though it is not a blanket endorsement of every department: other local feedback has criticised prices at this shop.
Sources
- r/perth: Children’s books ↗20 July 2026
- r/perth: Where are the good op shops? ↗3 January 2024
Plan your visit
165 High Road, Willetton, WA 6155
Listed hours
Monday–Wednesday: 9 am–5:30 pm; Thursday: 9 am–7 pm; 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 sourceWilletton, Western AustraliaProperty location · entrances may differ · © 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 Western Australia 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.
2 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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