Best Op Shops in Perth
Updated 2026. Perth pairs a strong charity-shop network, led by the local Good Sammy chain, with a lively vintage scene in Northbridge and Fremantle. This is where to thrift across the city, area by area, with addresses and a note on what each store does best. Every shop below was checked for 2026.
Northbridge and the CBD
William Street through Northbridge is the city's vintage heart.
- Retro Vinnies Northbridge (267B William St, Northbridge). A charity store with a curated retro edge, themed window displays and weekly new stock. Best for 1950s to '70s retro, cameras and vinyl.
- Retro 66 (263 William St, Northbridge). A Perth vintage institution since 2007, open seven days. Best for denim, statement jackets, reworked Carhartt and football jerseys.
- Fi and Co (260 William St, Northbridge). European-sourced designer preloved alongside local makers. Best for Burberry, Armani and Moschino at resale prices.
- Cold Wave (3/321 Murray St, Perth CBD). Vintage tees, sneakers and consignment. Best for NBA and band tees and rare sneakers.
- FA Concept Vintage (10-14 Pier St, Perth CBD). A luxury vintage boutique with restoration services. Best for authenticated Chanel, YSL, Dior and Hermès.
- Salvos Stores Perth CBD (119 Barrack St, Perth City). A central charity store. Best for everyday op shopping in the city.
Fremantle
A thrifting destination in its own right, with vintage tucked through the markets and the West End.
- Good Sammy Fremantle (13-19 William St, Fremantle). The flagship of WA's own charity chain, with an accessible layout and a Gold Seal section for better finds. Best for a broad, well-organised budget browse.
- Retro Vinnies Fremantle (Shop 2, 142 High St, Fremantle). Curated retro and preloved on the iconic High Street. Best for a charity-price vintage hunt.
- Cowboy Karaoke Family Vintage (2 Cantonment St, Fremantle). Globally sourced family vintage from former visual merchandisers, open seven days. Best for Levi's and pieces with an eye for theatre.
- Beat Happening (4/130 High St, down Tum Tum Tree Lane, Fremantle). Vintage clothing and accessories from the 1920s to '80s, plus vinyl and books. Best for older vintage and a record dig.
- Mothballs Vintage (Fremantle Malls complex). Two shopfronts of Y2K, denim, vintage tees and one-off dresses. Best for younger vintage and statement pieces.
- The Vintage Delhi Boutique (Store Y102, Fremantle Markets). Ethically sourced vintage with a global aesthetic, open Friday to Sunday. Best for a markets browse.
Mount Lawley and Maylands
- Good Sammy Mount Lawley (768 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley). A broad charity range of clothing, shoes, handbags and antiques on the Beaufort Street strip. Best for a rewarding general hunt.
- Cool Room Vintage (67A Eighth Ave, Maylands). Curated secondhand alongside local makers' products. Best for a considered vintage edit.
Subiaco
- Good Sammy Subiaco (28 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco). A charity store of clothing, furniture and homewares with late Thursday hours. Best for a convenient browse.
- Lucy In Disguise (Shop 3, 144 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco). Hand-selected vintage from the 1920s to early 2000s, plus vintage wedding dresses and costume hire, open since 2008. Best for special-occasion and collector vintage.
Victoria Park and Carlisle
- Hope Op Shop (403 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park). A community charity store styled like a Parisian antique shop, supporting overseas community programs. Best for thoughtfully displayed preloved and antiques.
- Horatio and Agatha's Vintage Supplies (Shop 1, 31 Archer St, Carlisle). A small, characterful store of vintage clothing, leather goods and jewellery. Best for a curated, offbeat browse.
Wembley, North Perth and beyond
- Bluebird Vintage (288 Cambridge St, Wembley). Authentic 1950s to '70s clothing in an art deco shopfront, with strong homewares. Best for an atmospheric vintage visit.
- Red Cross Shop North Perth (502 Charles St, North Perth). A charity store known for designer labels and quality preloved. Best for an op shop that does not feel like one.
- Good Sammy Wanneroo (Unit 12, 1387 Wanneroo Rd, Wanneroo). Flagged in multiple guides as WA's largest op shop. Best for a dedicated day trip and sheer volume.
What to expect
Prices range from a few dollars at charity stores up to premium for authenticated luxury vintage. Charity shops restock through the week, and the independents often keep limited hours, so it is worth checking before a special trip. Quality varies by suburb and by week.
Tips for finding deals
- Walk the William Street strip through Northbridge, where several vintage stores sit close together.
- Make a day of Fremantle, pairing the markets traders with the High Street and West End stores.
- Know your measurements. Sizing varies hugely across brands and eras. Our how to measure a garment guide and brand size charts help when an item has no fitting room.