3 Best Thrift Secondhand Stores in Sydney (2026)

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By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 6 min read

Anyone browsing thrift secondhand stores in Sydney will find George Street alone holds a vintage streetwear shop with over 1,200 Google reviews, a fraction of the crowd you'd expect for secondhand clothing. Between the stores on this page, that number climbs past 1,600 reviews, and the ratings run from a strong 4.2 up to a near-perfect 4.9. What separates them isn't just price, it's what they actually stock: Y2K deadstock, antique jewelry, or a rotating charity-shop mix of donated clothes.

Short answer: Get Wasted leads with a 4.9 rating across 1,245 reviews, specializing in vintage Y2K and deadstock streetwear on George Street. Red Cross Shop Broadway, a charity op shop, rates 4.6 across 123 reviews for its rotating mix of donated clothing and homewares. Tresors rates 4.2 across 253 reviews for antique and vintage jewelry, not clothing, so it's worth knowing before you go looking for secondhand outfits.

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Sydney's Top Secondhand and Vintage Stores, Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Get Wasted	4.9 ★	1,245	Vintage Y2K and deadstock streetwear	View ›
2	Tresors	4.2 ★	253	Antique and vintage jewelry	View ›
3	Red Cross Shop Broadway	4.6 ★	123	Charity op-shop clothing and homewares	View ›

3 Best Thrift Secondhand Stores in Sydney (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Get Wasted

4.91,245 Google reviews

Get Wasted is a George Street vintage store specializing in Y2K grunge and deadstock streetwear, including cargo jeans, one-off tees, and jackets, with an eco-friendly, limited-drop model that also ships from Sydney. Reviewers describe a rotating mix of genuine vintage pieces alongside more affordable fast-fashion finds, all in a CBD-central location.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise the affordability relative to the quality and uniqueness of finds
Diverse style selection that customers say has helped them develop their own look
Friendly, helpful staff called out by name in multiple reviews
Convenient CBD location on George Street

Worth knowing

A small share of reviews mention less unique, more fast-fashion stock mixed in with the genuine vintage

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,245 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated store on this page, and the clear pick for anyone after genuine vintage clothing rather than antiques or donated goods.

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546-552 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tresors

4.2253 Google reviews

Tresors is a boutique in Sydney's Strand Arcade dealing in antiques, gemstone jewelry, and vintage collectables spanning periods from Georgian to modernist. Worth noting: this is a jewelry and antiques specialist, not a secondhand clothing store, so it's a different kind of secondhand shopping than the other two picks on this page. Reviewers describe a small shop packed with unique pieces and staff willing to search the back for specific requests.

What people praise

Reviewers praise the depth and variety of antique jewelry spanning multiple eras
Staff described as helpful and knowledgeable, including sourcing specific requested pieces
Central Sydney CBD location inside the Strand Arcade

Worth knowing

Rating sits lower than the other two picks, with a meaningful share of 1-star reviews behind the 4.2 average

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume253 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

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Our take: Included here because it deals in genuine secondhand and vintage goods, but shoppers looking specifically for secondhand clothing should start with Get Wasted or Red Cross Shop Broadway instead.

Website +61292221848 Directions

412 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Red Cross Shop Broadway

4.6123 Google reviews

Red Cross Shop Broadway is a Glebe charity shop run by the Australian Red Cross, stocking donated clothing, shoes, accessories, and homewares, with proceeds supporting Red Cross programs. Reviewers describe a well-organized store close to the CBD with a genuine mix of everyday basics and occasional designer finds.

What people praise

Reviewers highlight designer and branded pieces turning up at op-shop prices
Store described as clean, well-organized, and easy to browse
Central Broadway location near the CBD
Purchases support Red Cross community programs

Worth knowing

One reviewer described an uncomfortable experience with a staff member, though most reviews describe friendly, helpful service

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume123 · 81th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown85% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reliable charity op shop with better-than-average organization and stock quality, and the only pick on this page where your purchase also funds a cause.

Website +61291715797 Directions

231 Broadway, Glebe NSW 2037

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a review, ranked against others in the same search. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a rating from over a thousand reviews carries more weight than one from a couple hundred. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much do secondhand finds cost in Sydney? (2026)

Pricing varies enormously by category, from a few dollars for basic charity-shop clothing to significant sums for period jewelry. None of the stores on this page published a set price list we could verify, so browsing in person is the only reliable way to gauge cost.

Serving all of Sydney

These stores sit within a short walk of each other in the CBD and inner west, from George Street and the Strand Arcade in the city center to Broadway on the edge of Glebe. If you’re searching for a thrift or secondhand store near me in central Sydney, all three are an easy CBD loop on the same afternoon.

What to ask before you shop secondhand in Sydney

Does the store accept returns or exchanges on secondhand items?
How often does new stock come in, and is there a best day to visit?
For antiques or jewelry, can the seller confirm the era or provenance of a piece?
Are prices fixed or is there room to negotiate?
Does the store take donations, and what condition do they need to be in?
Is there a way to be notified about new drops or limited stock?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these stores?

We compared businesses with real Google ratings and review volume in the retail and shopping category, then weighed how consistent and recent that feedback is.

How often is this list updated?

Ratings and reviews were last verified in August 2026. We refresh listings periodically as new reviews come in.

Is Tresors a secondhand clothing store?

No. Tresors specializes in antique and vintage jewelry and collectables, not clothing. It’s included here as a genuine secondhand and vintage goods dealer, but shoppers after clothing should look at Get Wasted or Red Cross Shop Broadway.

Where can I find vintage streetwear in Sydney?

Get Wasted on George Street specializes in Y2K and deadstock vintage streetwear and has the highest review volume on this page.

Do charity shops in Sydney carry designer clothing?

Reviewers at Red Cross Shop Broadway specifically mention finding designer and branded pieces mixed in with everyday donated clothing.

The bottom line

For genuine secondhand clothing, Get Wasted’s review count and rating make it the safe default. If you’re after antique jewelry rather than clothes, Tresors is a different kind of shop entirely. And for a charity op-shop mix with occasional designer finds, Red Cross Shop Broadway is worth the trip to Broadway.

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