Best Shopping in Newcastle (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 110 of the best shopping in Newcastle. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
From big-name precincts to independent boutiques and makers, Newcastle's shopping has range. These are the spots worth a browse, whether you're after fashion, homewares or a one-off find.
110 spots
Merewether Ocean Baths
Open-air swimming facility overlooking the sea with showers, lap lanes & a winter swim club.
Pizazz Boutique
Pizazz Boutique is a shopping in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 368 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Harris Farm Markets Cooks Hill
Harris Farm Markets Cooks Hill is a shopping in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 1541 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
Charlestown Square
Expansive complex of over 240 stores, including department stores & supermarkets, plus a cinema.
The Country Brewer - Maitland
The Country Brewer - Maitland is a shopping in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 211 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Stockland Green Hills
Stockland Green Hills is a shopping in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 4695 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Cooks Hill Books & Records
Cooks Hill Books & Records is a shopping in Cooks Hill, Newcastle. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 153 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Westfield Kotara
Bustling complex of shops, restaurants & quick-eats options, with a roof garden & game arcade.
The Lolly Bug Nelson Bay
The Lolly Bug Nelson Bay is a shopping in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 150 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Salamander Bay Square
Salamander Bay Square is a shopping in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 2128 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Glendale City Centre
Glendale City Centre is a shopping in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 4233 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Kmart Waratah
$Kmart Waratah is a shopping in Stockton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 2305 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Newcastle Brew Shop
Newcastle Brew Shop is a shopping in Newcastle East, Newcastle. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 190 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Lake Macquarie Square
Lake Macquarie Square is a shopping in Newcastle, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 1577 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Kmart Maitland
$Kmart Maitland is a shopping in Maitland, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 1550 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
HomeCo. Kotara
HomeCo. Kotara is a shopping in Stockton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 2142 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Lu&Co Boutique - Women's Clothing & Kid's Fashion Store
Lu&Co Boutique - Women's Clothing & Kid's Fashion Store is a shopping in Nelson Bay, Newcastle. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 81 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Yummy Junction
Yummy Junction is a shopping in Hamilton, Newcastle. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 530 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
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Read guide →Shopping in Newcastle — FAQs
What are the best shopping in Newcastle?+
Our top-rated shopping in Newcastle are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Newcastle shopping ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter shopping by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many shopping are listed in Newcastle?+
We currently feature 110 shopping across Newcastle and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.