The best shopping centres in Sydney 2026, from Westfield and Chatswood Chase to boutique malls and local shopping strips, including parking tips
Shopping Desk is a contributing writer covering shopping and public affairs for The Sydney Times.
The shopping centres below are selected for the range of stores, the quality of the dining and entertainment options, and the accessibility of the centre. The list includes large regional malls, suburban shopping centres, and boutique shopping destinations. All information is accurate as of mid-2026 and should be verified with the centre before you visit.
Westfield Sydney in the CBD is the largest shopping centre in the Sydney metropolitan area by turnover. The centre has more than 300 stores, including department stores, fashion retailers, electronics retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Pitt Street Mall and is accessible by train to Town Hall station or by bus. Parking is available at the Westfield Sydney car park, which has more than 500 spaces. The cost is $15 for three hours.
Westfield Bondi Junction in Bondi Junction is the second largest shopping centre in the Sydney metropolitan area by turnover. The centre has more than 250 stores, including department stores, fashion retailers, electronics retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Oxford Street and is accessible by train to Bondi Junction station. Parking is available at the Westfield Bondi Junction car park, which has more than 3,000 spaces. The cost is $10 for three hours.
Chatswood Chase in Chatswood is a large shopping centre on the lower north shore. The centre has more than 200 stores, including department stores, fashion retailers, electronics retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Victoria Avenue and is accessible by train to Chatswood station. Parking is available at the Chatswood Chase car park, which has more than 2,000 spaces. The cost is $10 for three hours.
Macquarie Centre in North Ryde is a large shopping centre in the northern suburbs. The centre has more than 350 stores, including department stores, fashion retailers, electronics retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Herring Road and is accessible by bus or by car. Parking is available at the Macquarie Centre car park, which has more than 4,000 spaces. The cost is free for the first two hours and $5 for each additional hour.
Westfield Parramatta in Parramatta is the largest shopping centre in western Sydney. The centre has more than 400 stores, including department stores, fashion retailers, electronics retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Church Street and is accessible by train to Parramatta station. Parking is available at the Westfield Parramatta car park, which has more than 3,000 spaces. The cost is $10 for three hours.
Westfield Hurstville in Hurstville is a large shopping centre in the southern suburbs. The centre has more than 250 stores, including department stores, fashion retailers, electronics retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Forest Road and is accessible by train to Hurstville station. Parking is available at the Westfield Hurstville car park, which has more than 1,500 spaces. The cost is $10 for three hours.
Stockland Mall in Merrylands is a large shopping centre in western Sydney. The centre has more than 150 stores, including department stores, fashion retailers, electronics retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Merrylands Road and is accessible by bus. Parking is available at the Stockland Mall car park, which has more than 1,000 spaces. The cost is free.
The Galeries in the CBD is a boutique shopping centre on Pitt Street Mall. The centre has approximately 100 stores, including fashion retailers, beauty retailers, and food outlets. The centre is accessible by train to Town Hall station.
Queen Victoria Building in the CBD is a historic shopping centre with a range of fashion retailers, jewellery retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on George Street and is accessible by train to Town Hall station. The centre has a Romanesque architecture and is a popular tourist destination.
Paddington Markets in Paddington is a weekend market with a range of fashion retailers, jewellery retailers, and food outlets. The market is located on Oxford Street and is open on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm.
Birchgrove Square in Birchgrove is a boutique shopping centre on the lower north shore. The centre has approximately 50 stores, including fashion retailers, beauty retailers, and food outlets. The centre is located on Balmain Road and is accessible by bus.
Parking at Sydney shopping centres is expensive and can be difficult to find on weekends and public holidays. The following tips can help you save time and money:
Most shopping centres in Sydney are open until 5pm or 6pm on weekdays and until 5pm on Saturdays. Some shopping centres, including Westfield Sydney, Westfield Bondi Junction, and Chatswood Chase, are open until 9pm on Thursdays and Fridays. The City of Sydney has a late night trading program that allows some retailers in the CBD to open until 9pm or 10pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
More information about shopping centres in Sydney is available at Destination NSW.
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