Thrifting, op shopping, treasure hunting—however you slice it, shopping secondhand in Brisbane/Meanjin is always guaranteed to turn up gold. Take it from us: our wardrobes here at Urban List are packed full of secondhand treasures. Brisbane editor Dinushka’s favourite op shop find? Her Dickies jorts, dug up in the men’s section no less. As for me, I’m still quietly smug about a pair of Lee Mathews jeans I scored at West End’s Swop.
Whether it’s designer steals, unique vintage gems or everyday wardrobe staples, Brisbane is bursting with op shops and secondhand clothing markets waiting to be explored. We’ve rounded up the city’s best spots, so all that’s left is to grab a reusable bag and start hunting for your next standout piece.
Never miss a new opening or upcoming event in Brisbane again—get us in your inbox here.
Jump to:
- Best Suburbs For Hitting Multiple Op Shops
- Best Standalone Vintage Stores
- Best Vintage Markets
- Op Shops Open On A Sunday
Best Suburbs For Hitting Multiple Op Shops
West End
Lifeline, Red Cross, Vinnies, And Yesterdays Thrift Shop
You'll never leave a trip to West End empty-handed because it's op shop galore in this eclectic neighbourhood. With most stores dotted down Boundary Street, strolll your way through the usual suspects like Lifeline, Red Cross, Vinnies and Yesterdays Thrift Shop. West End is also home to some of the best standalone vintage stores Brisbane has to offer, with every budget and aesthetic covered across their jam-packed racks.
Lawnton
Salvos, Vinnies, Lifeline, Neighbours Aid And 1-World
If it's choice you want, head for Lawnton, where you'll find five op shops all within a stone's throw from each other—Salvos, Vinnies, Lifeline, Neighbours Aid and 1-World. Overflowing with clothes, books, furniture, kitchenware, bric-a-brac and more, each of the stores are surprisingly sizeable—the benefit of op shops in the 'burbs. Better pack snacks (and a car with a generous boot), because you will be here all day hunting through the shelves and racks for bargain treasures.
Newstead And New Farm
Vinnies, Salvos Stores And RSPCA
The benefit of hitting an op shop in one of Brisbane’s wealthiest suburbs is that you’ll find what’s on the racks matches what’s in the closets of the million-dollar houses nearby. Nowhere is this more true than at New Farm’s RSPCA and Newstead's Vinnies and Salvos, where you can bag clothing, household items, bric a brac, accessories and furniture for a pittance. Real housewives of Teneriffe, we truly appreciate your sacrifice. Dig deep for high-end designer labels and almost-new pieces from the likes of Seed, Camilla, Zimmerman and Sass & Bide, as well as designer homewares and furniture. Also good to know—all of them take donations on site.
Paddington
RSPCA, Vinnies, Yesterdays Thrift Shop And Red Cross Store
Image credit: RSPCA Op Shops QLD | Facebook
Everyone knows that Paddington is the place to go op shopping in Brisbane if you want multiple spots to hit where you're guaranteed to find designer threads on the cheap. The price tags you'll find on the thrifted fashions at these Brisbane op shop might be a tad higher than the ones you'll find elsewhere but, trust us, they're worth it. The Red Cross Store in particular only stocks high-end labels and true vintage goods, all of them in impeccable quality. $40 for a $200 designer dress? Yes please. The new RSPCA Op Shop is also a must-visit in you're in the area, and Vinnies is good for everything from vintage leather jackets to crystal glassware.
Stones Corner
Lifeline, RSPCA, Salvos, Vinnies, Yesterdays Thrift Shop And Save The Children
Literally every op shop in Brisbane has a storefront in Stones Corner, which makes it one of the best suburbs to hit for bargains. For seriously retro outfits—and by retro we mean actually made in the '50s and possibly worn by your nanna, not just the Valley Girl re-creations made in the '00s—Lifeline in Stones Corner is a veritable wonderland of floral patterns and old-fashioned silhouettes. Not to mention, we want all of their decor—if only it was actually for sale. Once you've filled a bag, take a wander to check out the RSPCA, Vinnies and Save The Children stores on the same strip.
Annerley
Do-Op Shop, Lifeline Vintage Revival, Save The Children, Yesterdays Thrift Shop And Vinnies
Image credit: Do-Op Shop Annerly | Instagram
Annerley's Lifeline Vintage Revival has long been the Brisbane op shop to head to for retro or costume gear, but they've since been joined by a heap of other shopping options, including the new Do-Op Shop (more on them below). The Lifeline is where you’ll find everything you need for your next theme party, from '70s flower power to Russian mob level fur coats, plus wigs, cowboy boots and gypsy skirts galore, but with a Save The Children and Yesterdays Thrift Shop just across the road and a Vinnies and Do-Op just a little ways up Ipswich Road, you're gonna need a whole day here.
Red Hill
Salvos, Lifeline And Windsor Road Thrift Shop
The Salvos have two large sheds in Red Hill that are worth a drive to Red Hill alone—they’re so big and jam-packed with pre-loved goodness you’ll be digging for hours. Always a good spot for homewares, furniture and secondhand clothes, they’ve also got a street boutique, where you’ll find barely worn designer labels and some seriously funky finds. Since you're over this way though, you'll want to also check out the new Lifeline on Musgrave Road, then head for the Windsor Road Thrift Shop under the Windsor Road Baptist Church, which is an Aladdin's cave of all your fashionista desires, new and old. It is especially tempting if you love shoes, with an entire room of floor-to-ceiling shelves to sort through.
You might also like:
Best Standalone Vintage Stores
Brik Market
83a Vulture Street, West End
Hidden upstairs on Vulture Street, Brik Market has serious IYKYK energy. Behind the unassuming doorway and narrow staircase lies one of Brisbane’s biggest vintage stores, dedicated to all things Y2K. Open seven days a week, this permanent marketplace brings together stock from over 10 sellers, serving up everything from Ralph Lauren polo dresses and retro jerseys to deadstock pieces and streetwear staples. It’s the best spot in Brissy to get your Y2K fix.
Swop Brisbane
161 Boundary Street, West End
Image credit: Swop | Instagram
You know you’re in for a treat when you step into Swop. Every piece has been vetted by the buying team, so you can expect a rack full of on-trend, high-quality vintage and designer finds. Plus, they buy from and sell to the public, so you can exchange your old clothes for a percentage of the sale in cash or store credit to splurge on something new-to-you. With men’s and women’s clothing neatly split, shelves stacked with shoes and glass cabinets of designer accessories, Swop makes sustainable fashion feel extra spesh.
Vintage Street
5/360 Logan Rd, Greenslopes
Vintage Street is a colourful haven for lovers of retro threads. This boutique packs plenty of personality with a handpicked mix of vintage denim, retro tees, bold prints and one-off statement pieces that feel straight out of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. It’s the kind of place where you can score a perfectly broken-in leather jacket, quirky accessories, or a cool-girl piece that guarantees compliments every time you wear it.
Memory Lane Vintage Store
26 Burnett Lane, Brisbane CBD
Tucked away in Burnett Lane, Memory Lane Vintage Store is Brisbane City’s go-to for retro gems with serious street cred. Home to 17 different vintage sellers, this one-stop shop stocks everything from ‘80s and ‘90s classics to Y2K staples. It’s a curated vintage market all under one roof, making it dangerously easy to lose an afternoon (and maybe a little too much cash) browsing the racks.
Neo-Generalist
209 Boundary Street, West End
Image credit: Neo-Generalist | Instagram
Neo-Generalist is a treasure trove where Hollywood glam meets wild west grit. Inside, you’ll find racks of vintage lace and French slip dresses amongst modern Aussie labels like Henne and Bec + Bridge. The footwear game is strong too, with handcrafted Italian leather shoes and rows of Mexican-made cowboy boots. Add vintage handbags, snakeskin belts and eclectic homewares, and you’ve got West End’s coolest vintage store.
Yesterdays Thrift Shop
Multiple locations
Just up from the main hub of Rosalie, the little rooms of Yesterdays are always chockers, especially the $2 bargain section. With some great labels, all in top nick, you'll usually pay under $10 for any item of clothing, and every Sunday you can fill a whole bag for $4. Hit up their other stores in Mitchelton, West End, Annerley and Indooroopilly if you want to keep shopping.
Do-Op Shop
22 Laurier Street, Annerly & 8/25 Junction Road, Morningside
We do love an independent local biz, and when they support the community around them too? Double tick. Do-Op Shop is just that—a non-religious charity that gives 100% of its profits to local initiatives. On the racks you'll find plenty of secondhand treasures, including women's, men's and kid's wear, plus a bit of bric-a-brac. You can even shop online if you're not close enough to visit—scope out their online shop here.
Prise Op Shop
5/162 Boundary Street, West End
Image credit: Prise Op Shop | Instagram
A spin-off by the team behind the more considered vintage store Swop, Prise Op Shop takes the items that they couldn't accept as part of their cash-back or credit program, and instead offers them at a fixed price, with all proceeds going to their rotating charity of choice. Prices range from $9 for tops to just $14 for jackets and the items all come from the same people donating to Swop, so you know there's some gold waiting to be discovered.
St Veronica's Thrift Shop
89 Hardgrave Road, West End QLD
A classic old-school independent thrift shop, St Veronica's in West End is an eclectic and hodgepodge mix of all sorts from clothes to books and everything in between. Open Monday to Saturday, it’s not as busy as other shops so you have freedom to ferret among their treasures. Check out the retro rack if you’re looking for something to wear to that '80s party this weekend (and maybe head to the iconic Quan Thanh for a pho after all that browsing).
Best Vintage Markets
Brisbane Vintage Exchange
102 McDonald Road, Windsor
You can expect racks on racks on racks at this free vintage market, taking over the Albion Peace Centre once a month on a Sunday morning. Bringing together over 45 vendors dropping the best vintage, secondhand, and handmade goods in town, Brisbane Vintage Exchange is a pet-friendly pop-up that also offers food trucks and coffee pitstops—served to the tune of groovy live beats.
Her Wardrobe Markets
1644 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
Image credit: Her Wardrobe | Instagram
Her Wardrobe Markets is a fashion lover’s playground, with dozens of stalls selling pre-loved gems, indie labels, and the occasional designer piece just waiting to be snapped up. Popping up every Sunday at the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds (with an occasional appearance at New Farm’s Jan Powers Farmers Markets), it’s the ultimate weekend ritual—hunt down your next wardrobe obsession, then wander over to the farmers markets to refuel with tasty bites and fresh produce.
Love Me Again Markets
Milton, Morningside and Hamilton
Find yourself a whole new wardrobe at one of Brisbane’s best pre-loved fashion markets. Now popping up weekly at three locations across town—Milton, Morningside and Portside Wharf in Hamilton—Love Me Again is your chance to get your hands on designer and on-trend labels while shopping sustainable and saving big. With an ever-evolving line-up of stallholders (including some of Brisbane’s most fashionable), all you need to do is bring along a $3 entry fee and you’re ready to rumble. Plus, keep an eye on their socials for their Mini+Me Market where you can buy and sell quality pre-loved baby, toddler and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories and toys on top of the usual goodness.
Lil J’s Vintage Markets
93 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Image credit: Lil J's Vintage Markets | Instagram
When you’re on the hunt for Y2K pieces, vintage streetwear, unique jewellery, and a whole lot more, this secondhand clothing market needs to be your first stop. Conveniently located in the heart of Paddington (meaning you have plenty of ways to grab a matcha beforehand), Lil J's lets you shop up a storm from Brisbane’s best curated collections. Entry is free—and that includes your furry friends too.
Op Shops Open On A Sunday
If you’ve got a free Sunday to spare, Brisbane’s op shop scene won’t let you down. Start southside at the Mount Gravatt Showgrounds, where Her Wardrobe Markets kick off bright and early. A quick drive away, Stones Corner’s secondhand stores are all open for a leisurely Sunday browse. Over in West End, you can make a day of it between Swop, Neo-Generalist and Brik Market, giving you hours worth of treasure hunting to round out the weekend.
Main image credit: Prise Op Shop | Instagram
Urban List Best Of: has our highest stamp of approval—curated lists of the very best recommendations for you to eat, do, see, buy or book, carefully chosen by our Editors.