Where to Find the Best Thrift Stores in Sydney

Sydney’s Best Thrift Stores: Vintage, Op Shops & Designer Resale

These are the best thrift stores in Sydney, from Newtown’s vintage strip to designer resale boutiques and community op shops. Whether you’re hunting high-end Prada at Reunion or three pairs of jeans for $25 at Uturn, the city’s thrift scene has something for every budget and style.

PUNCHBOWL, RIVERWOOD

Now spanning 12 Sydney locations, Uturn's original Punchbowl and Riverwood outlets remain the go-to for thrift chain fans. Expect over 100,000 items across clothing, shoes and homewares, with bundle deals like $25 for three pairs of jeans. Punchbowl: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. Riverwood: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

POTTS POINT

This Potts Point community op shop stocks an eclectic mix of designer, vintage and high-street pieces, with all profits supporting Wayside's work for people experiencing homelessness, addiction and social isolation. Donations welcome. A second outpost operates in Bondi. Open Monday to Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 10am–3pm.

MARRICKVILLE

Run by volunteers in Marrickville, this genuine op shop stocks clothing, books and vintage gems, with every dollar supporting Save the Children's work for disadvantaged kids in Australia and abroad. Donations of pre-loved goods are accepted. Open seven days, with extended weekday hours until 4:45pm.

NEWTOWN

Right on King Street, Newtown Vintage 313 packs vintage and thrifted clothing across two floors. Expect an overwhelming mix of curated and less-curated pieces downstairs, with more formal occasion wear waiting upstairs for something special. Open daily from 10:30am to 6pm.

NEWTOWN

Step back in time at this Enmore Road institution, still run by founder Tina Lowe and her son Leroi. Browse a curated blend of 60s and 70s Americana — think vintage Levis, Harley Davidson tees, unlabelled biker jackets and western wear. Open seven days.

NEWTOWN

Look for the banana sign on King Street to find this curated vintage haven, stocking band tees, varsity knits, racing jackets and embroidered denim, plus imports from Japan, the US and Mexico. Don't miss the hidden third room, dedicated entirely to denim. Open daily.

NEWTOWN

For sneakerheads, Irreplaceable Store's wall of vintage and authentic kicks — including standout Nike Dunks — is worth the trip alone. It also stocks vintage band tees, collectable action figures like 90s Batman and 80s Looney Tunes, plus pre-loved music VHS tapes. Open daily, 11am–6pm.

NEWTOWN

Wrapping up a Newtown vintage crawl, Reunion buys, sells and trades on-trend designer pieces — think Prada, Acne Studios, Miu Miu and Chanel — at accessible prices. Drop off pre-loved clothes at their daily buying booth, 10am–4pm. Store hours: daily 10am–6pm.

DARLINGHURST

With locations across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Swop deals in curated, seasonal designer secondhand. Items are graded from 'fair' to 'mint,' with pricing to match, and they'll offer cash or store credit based on resale value. Open daily 10am–6pm on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

MARRICKVILLE

This family-run Marrickville favourite is more than just a thrift store; vintage clothing, furniture, knick-knacks and art fill every colourful corner of this cosy space. It's become a genuine community hangout, with locals often popping in just to chat. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am–5pm.

SURRY HILLS

For a glitzy finish to your thrift hunt, Zoo Emporium in Surry Hills is a time capsule of extravagant 1970s and 80s party wear. Think ruffles, sequins and statement pieces perfect for your next big night out. Open Monday to Saturday, Sunday from midday.