Shopping in Brisbane

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updated: 8 Jul 2024

Brisbanites love shopping, and it’s not just during Christmas or festive seasons when the shops and malls are crowded; it’s almost all year round. Brisbane offers a myriad of shopping options, from bustling malls to charming local markets. Below is a list of the most famous shopping spots in Brisbane.

Top 25 Shopping Destinations in and Around Brisbane

  1. Queen Street Mall
    • Overview: Queen st mall is Brisbane’s premier shopping destination with over 700 retailers, including international brands and local boutiques. This is a must-visit if you are in Brisbane.Queen Street is the place to be if you are a tourist and wish to get a true feel of Brisbane’s shopping scene.
    • Location: Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  2. The Myer Centre (closed) visit UpTown for more info..
    • Overview: A major shopping complex featuring Myer department store, fashion retailers, and a food court.
    • Location: 91 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  3. Wintergarden
    • Overview: Stylish shopping mall offering high-end fashion, beauty services, and dining options. It offers a great sitting area downstairs to have your lunch. (if city is crowded, this is good place to grab a seat)!
    • Location: 171-209 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  4. MacArthur Central
    • Overview: Home to international brands like Apple, H&M, and a variety of specialty stores.
    • Location: 255 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  5. Brisbane Arcade
    • Overview: Historic arcade with boutique fashion, jewellery stores, and cafes. It makes you feel like you have entered a wonderland of shopping with historic feel!
    • Location: 160 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  6. James Street
    • Overview: Trendy shopping precinct with high-end boutiques, homeware stores, and gourmet food. If you love being part of a great crowd, this is the place for you!
    • Location: James St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
  7. Emporium
    • Overview: Upscale shopping and dining complex known for its luxury brands and fine dining options.
    • Location: 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
  8. Paddington
    • Overview: Eclectic mix of vintage stores, boutiques, and antique shops along Latrobe Terrace.
    • Location: Latrobe Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064
  9. Westfield Chermside
    • Overview: One of the largest shopping centres in Queensland, featuring major retailers, a cinema, and a dining precinct.
    • Location: Gympie Rd, Chermside QLD 4032
  10. Westfield Carindale
    • Overview: Large shopping complex with over 400 stores, including fashion, electronics, and dining options. Its little smaller compared to other large shopping malls.
    • Location: 1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152
  11. Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
    • Overview: Major shopping destination with a wide range of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle stores.
    • Location: 322 Moggill Rd, Indooroopilly QLD 4068
  12. DFO Brisbane
    • Overview: Direct Factory Outlet with discounted fashion, footwear, and homewares. If you wish to buy branded cloths at a great price then this is the place for you!
    • Location: 1 Airport Dr, Brisbane Airport QLD 4008
  13. South Bank Parklands
    • Overview: Offers a mix of markets, boutique shops, and dining along the riverfront. This is a must-visit for you if you are visiting Brisbane. The walking bridge connects you directly to Brisbane city via cultural centre. Southbak is more about walking trails, picnic  or BBQ spots, riverside walk and kids areas.
    • Location: South Bank, South Brisbane QLD 4101
  14. Howard Smith Wharves
    • Overview: Riverfront precinct with unique boutiques, dining, and events. The local crowd gathers here to grab a beer with a view of the Brisbane River.
    • Location: 5 Boundary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  15. Gasworks Plaza
    • Overview: Modern shopping and dining destination with a supermarket, specialty stores, and restaurants.
    • Location: 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead QLD 4006
  16. The Barracks
    • Overview: Shopping and entertainment complex with boutiques, a cinema, and dining.
    • Location: 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City QLD 4000
  17. Toombul Shopping Centre
    • Overview: Mid-sized shopping center with fashion, beauty, and a cinema.
    • Location: 1015 Sandgate Rd, Nundah QLD 4012
  18. Brookside Shopping Centre
    • Overview: Family-friendly shopping center with a range of fashion, homewares, and dining.
    • Location: 159 Osborne Rd, Mitchelton QLD 4053
  19. Capalaba Central
    • Overview: Shopping mall with a variety of retail stores, a cinema, and dining options.
    • Location: 38-62 Moreton Bay Rd, Capalaba QLD 4157
  20. Mount Gravatt Plaza
    • Overview: Community-focused shopping center with supermarkets, specialty stores, and dining.
    • Location: 55 Creek Rd, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
  21. Victoria Park Markets
    • Overview: Weekly market featuring local crafts, fresh produce, and gourmet food stalls.
    • Location: 454 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006
  22. Coorparoo Square
    • Overview: Lifestyle precinct with shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
    • Location: 300 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151
  23. Garden City
    • Overview: Large shopping centre with major retailers, dining, and entertainment. A multi-cultural crowd with multi-cultural cuisine is the best part of this mall! It’s close to Griffith Uni Nathan campus and located in the middle of southside suburbs that are home to international students.
    • Location: Logan Rd & Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
  24. Cleveland Markets
    • Overview: Historic market offering a variety of local produce, crafts, and street food.
    • Location: Bloomfield St, Cleveland QLD 4163
  25. Riverside Markets
    • Overview: Popular weekend market with arts, crafts, and gourmet food.
    • Location: 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Enjoy exploring these top shopping destinations in and around Brisbane, each offering a unique blend of retail therapy, dining, and entertainment!

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