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Finding & Browsing Stores

How to get the most out of the store directory — filters, the map, Open Now and more.

The stores directory

Head to Stores from the navigation bar to browse the full directory. By default, all stores across Australia are shown, ordered by Google rating so the most-reviewed and highly-rated stores appear first.

Tip: Start by selecting your state from the filter bar — it makes the map and results much easier to navigate.

Filtering by state and category

Use the filter bar at the top of the Stores page to narrow results by state and by category. Categories include antique stores, op shops, vintage clothing, furniture, jewellery, collectables and markets.

You can also sort results by Google rating (highest first) or alphabetically by store name — useful when you're looking for a specific business.

Using the map

The map shows pins for stores in your current filtered view. Tap any pin to see the store name and suburb, with a link to its full listing.

When you zoom in or pan to a new area, a Search this area button appears. Tapping it loads stores specifically within the current map view — handy for exploring an unfamiliar suburb, town, or stretch of highway.

Note: Not all stores in the directory have GPS coordinates. Stores without location data will appear in the list but not on the map.

Open Now

The Open Now filter shows only stores that are currently trading based on their listed hours. Used Project uses each state's local timezone automatically — so a Sydney store and a Perth store are each evaluated at their own local time.

When Open Now is active, the full store list loads in the background so every open store can be found, not just the first page of results.

Important: Opening hours are sourced from public data and may not reflect public holidays, seasonal changes or temporary closures. Always call ahead before making a special trip to confirm a store is open.

What's on a store page

Each store has its own dedicated page showing the name, address, suburb, state, postcode, phone number, website, opening hours, category, and a map of its location where available.

Google ratings and review counts are shown where we have that data. You can also share the store page link directly, or use the Report this listing link if you notice something is incorrect.

A note on accuracy

Store information is sourced from publicly available data and community contributions. While we make reasonable efforts to keep listings current, details like hours, phone numbers and addresses can change without notice.

Used Project is a directory service only. We are not responsible for any inconvenience caused by inaccurate or outdated store information. If you find an error, please use the Report this listing button on the store page to let us know.

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