Coles and Woolworths are Australia's two largest supermarket chains with stores nationwide. ALDI offers lower prices on a smaller range. IGA is common in suburban and regional areas. Harris Farm Markets and local greengrocers are good for fresh produce. Asian, Indian, and Middle Eastern grocery stores are plentiful in most cities.
Shopping & Groceries
Updated 2026-Q1Major supermarkets
Saving money on groceries
Download the Coles and Woolworths apps for digital catalogues and specials. Shop at the end of the day for marked-down items. Farmers' markets offer great value on weekends. ALDI's "Special Buys" on Wednesdays and Saturdays are popular. Generic/home-brand products are significantly cheaper than name brands.
Other shopping
Kmart and Target are affordable for homewares and clothing. Bunnings is the go-to for hardware and home improvement. Officeworks for tech and stationery. op shops (charity stores like Vinnies, Salvos, Red Cross) are great for second-hand bargains. Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are widely used for buying and selling second-hand items.