Shop In South Melbourne
Mural By Nani Puspasari
Boutique Finds, Local Treasures & Unique Shopping
South Melbourne is made for a little retail wandering, with heritage shopfronts, independent boutiques and one-of-a-kind finds around almost every corner. Explore the character-filled streets of Clarendon, Coventry, Cecil and Park Streets, where fashion, vintage treasures, homewares, gifts, specialty stores and unexpected discoveries sit alongside much-loved local favourites.
At the heart of it all is the famous South Melbourne Market, a Melbourne institution where fresh produce, speciality foods and unique shopping make it an experience in its own right. With the city centre just a short tram ride away, South Melbourne offers an easy escape from the big shopping strips and a more relaxed way to discover something a little different.
Getting Here
South Melbourne is easy to reach by tram, bike, car or on foot from Melbourne’s CBD and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Parking
Find paid on-street parking throughout the shopping precinct, with convenient parking also available at ALDI, Woolworths and South Melbourne Market.
South Melbourne Market
Shop, eat and explore one of Melbourne’s most loved markets, right in the heart of South Melbourne.
Make a Day of It
Turn your shopping trip into a day out with great places to eat, drink and discover around South Melbourne.
Shopping & Beach Day
Shop South Melbourne, then hop on a tram to the bay. Route 1 heads to South Melbourne Beach, Route 12 travels through Albert Park and Middle Park to St Kilda, while Route 96 takes you directly to St Kilda Beach.
South Melbourne Shopping Streets
Clarendon Street
South Melbourne’s main shopping strip: A lively kilometre of independent shops, everyday essentials, fashion, food and historic favourites.
Coventry Street
Boutiques & beautiful finds
Explore independent fashion, unique gifts, homewares and local design just moments from the Market.
Cecil Street
Market finds & local flavour
Follow the edge of South Melbourne Market for speciality food, cafés and plenty of delicious discoveries.
Park Street
From beach to boutiques
A quieter local strip connecting South Melbourne’s shopping precinct with Albert Park, Middle Park and St Kilda by tram.
Locals Tip
South Melbourne is made for browsing. Shop local, discover independent stores and look out for things you won’t find anywhere else. For a quieter Market visit, avoid the busiest weekend periods or drop in later in the day and see what fresh produce specials are on offer.
Suki McMaster
Local designer and maker Suki McMaster creates unique Australian designs made to bring a little joy to everyday life.
South Melbourne Retail
1301SW
A contemporary art gallery on George Street showing rotating solo and group exhibitions by Australian and international artists, with a sister space in Sydney.
Akana
A South Melbourne Market stall selling handmade leather loafers, boots and barefoot shoes, podiatrist-endorsed and customisable in colour.
ANNG Gallery
A Level 17 South Melbourne gallery pairing traditional artworks with digital and NFT pieces, connecting Australian artists with blockchain-based collecting.
AUA Premium Gifts
A South Melbourne Market stall selling handcrafted, pet-themed candles, figurines and gift items designed and made in Australia.
Australian Piano Warehouse | Melbourne
A no-frills piano showroom on Market Street stocking new and secondhand grand, upright and digital pianos from Yamaha, Roland and Casio, with stock turning over daily.
bikeNOW
A family-owned Kings Way bike shop selling road, mountain and electric bikes, with workshop servicing and bike hire on-site.
Brother Hatters
A South Melbourne Market stall specialising in caps, wool felt hats, beanies and straw hats, designed by a Melbourne-based headwear team.
Chef’s Hat
Kitchenware store opposite South Melbourne Market, stacked floor to ceiling with cookware, knives and appliances for home cooks and working chefs.
Chill Sports
Located in South Melbourne and Subiaco, we stock all your swimming & triathlon gear designed for both recreational and competitive swimming. Arena swim gear specialist
Coleman’s Music
Family-owned since 1989, Coleman's Music stocks new, preloved and vintage guitars, amps and pedals from its South Melbourne showroom, with repairs and servicing on site.
Danish Blue
Trading since 1978, this Clarendon Street adult store offers a discreet, well-stocked range with same-day dispatch on online orders.
Factory Sound
A pro audio specialist stocking mixing desks, microphones and stage gear for touring crews and studios, now in a bigger Port Melbourne showroom after three decades on York Street.
Faslini
South Melbourne Market stall selling luggage, handbags and leather goods, with an on-site key cutting service for market-day visitors.
Fine Selection & Alterations
A South Melbourne Market stall pairing handmade natural-fibre loungewear and towels with an on-site clothing alterations service.
Florsheim Factory Outlet
A Clarendon Street outlet store selling Florsheim dress and casual shoes, with staff on hand for fitting advice.
Grays Emporium
An upstairs vintage collective on Clarendon Street where local sellers rent space for pre-loved clothing, décor and furniture, all rotating stock.
House of Pianos
Stewart Kelly's piano shop on Coventry Street stocks new, used and digital pianos from Kawai, Roland and Casio, and is Victoria's only stockist of Shigeru Kawai grands.
Little Darcy
A Coventry Street children's store stocking Australian and international toys, clothing, furniture and gifts for newborns to age eight.
Market Blooms
A florist inside Clarendon Shopping Centre selling fresh bouquets, posies, roses and native flowers, alongside fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts.
Maximinima
A Dorcas Street store selling Australian-designed barefoot sneakers built with a wide toe box and flexible, zero-drop soles.
Mitchell McCabe Menswear
Since 1901, Mitchell McCabe is a destination for quality men’s fashion, offering timeless apparel in a heritage South Melbourne setting with modern style and expert service
Phone Phix
A mobile phone and tablet repair shop inside Clarendon Shopping Centre, handling screen, battery and charging port repairs with warranties.
Plume Gallery
Resident and guest artists show contemporary and Australian Aboriginal art at this Albert Park gallery near South Melbourne, with regular exhibitions and art consultations.
Port Art
A boutique painting gallery run from artist Jennifer Webb's Port Melbourne studio-stockroom, selling original abstract, ocean and cityscape works by appointment and by Zoom.
PSC Creative College
A photography, screen media and design college in South Melbourne's Arts Precinct with over 50 years of creative teaching behind it.
Red Cross Shop South Melbourne
A Red Cross charity shop on Clarendon Street selling preloved clothing, books and bric-a-brac to fund Red Cross programs.
Sacred Heart Mission Op Shop – South Melbourne
A spacious charity shop in a former Lamborghini showroom, known for its racks of designer and vintage clothing alongside books, bric-a-brac and accessories.
Salvos Stores South Melbourne
A long-running Salvos op shop on Clarendon Street with clothing, homewares, books, toys and records at thrift prices.
South Melbourne Community Chest Op Shop
A volunteer-run op shop on Bank Street that channels its sales into grants for South Melbourne community groups.
South Melbourne Lotto
A newsagency-style lottery outlet inside Clarendon Shopping Centre, selling Powerball, Oz Lotto, Saturday Lotto, Set for Life and instant scratch-it tickets.
Spotlight
Fabric, craft, party and homewares under one roof beside South Melbourne Market, with a balloon station and click and collect for last-minute finds.
SWOP South Melbourne
A large secondhand fashion store where you can shop curated designer and vintage pieces, or drop off your own wardrobe to sell on the spot.
SWOP South Melbourne
A 500-square-metre resale warehouse on Clarke Street where shoppers buy, sell and swap designer, vintage and contemporary fashion pieces.
Tatyana Design – School of Couture
A couture sewing and pattern-making school run by designer Tatyana Anderson, teaching classes and workshops from a St Kilda Road studio.
The Acoustic Centre
This Park Street shop specialises in acoustic guitars, stocking Maton, Martin, Taylor, Collings and Cole Clark alongside an in-house repair and setup service.
Vinnies South Melbourne
A newly opened Vinnies on Coventry Street stocking fashion, homewares and furniture, a short walk from South Melbourne Market.
WHACK Sports Melbourne
A cricket specialty store on Thistlethwaite Street stocking bats, pads, protective gear and clothing for players of all levels.
Yodgee Footwear
A family-run South Melbourne Market footwear stall trading since 1939, stocking Birkenstock, Blundstone and R.M. Williams alongside shoe repairs.
South Melbourne Essentials
Australia Post South Melbourne Business Centre
A full-service post office on Market Street handling parcels, passports, banking and business mail for the South Melbourne community.
Chemist Warehouse South Melbourne
A large-format pharmacy on Clarendon Street stocking discounted medicines, health, beauty and household essentials, plus prescription dispensing.
South Melbourne Pharmacy
A community pharmacy inside South Melbourne Shopping Centre, offering compounding, vaccinations and prescription services under the healthSAVE banner.
TerryWhite Chemmart South Melbourne
A full-service pharmacy in the Clarendon Centre offering prescriptions, vaccinations, health advice and everyday essentials for South Melbourne shoppers.
The Clarendon Centre
Located in the heart of Clarendon Street, The Clarendon Centre is a vibrant South Melbourne destination offering shopping, dining, health services and modern office spaces just minutes from the CBD
