In Australia, refill and bulk stores are making it easier to shop package-free and cut back on everyday waste.
If you’ve ever opened the pantry and found yourself staring at shelves full of plastic, you’re certainly not alone. It’s one of those things that has crept into our lives of convenience, and honestly, almost everything comes wrapped in plastic these days.
That said, plastic packaging piles up quickly, even when we think we’re being careful. And while most of it can technically be recycled, a lot of it still ends up as waste.
Refill stores won’t magic away the packaging problem (they have supply-chain waste of their own), but they do make it easier for us to keep our personal plastic waste low. You bring the jars, bottles and tubs you already have, and leave with just what you need.
Bulk & Refill Stores in Australia updated for 2026
It’s a small swap with a bigger impact. Your pantry stays tidy, you buy only what you’ll use, and you skip a mountain of unnecessary packaging. And with refill stores now in most cities (and plenty of regional towns too) and online, it’s getting simpler to shop this way.
Here are some of the best places around Australia to stock up and reduce plastic waste.
This is a non-exhaustive list, and it’s growing all the time. We’ll keep adding more refill stores and bulk online options as they pop up around Australia. If you know a store that should be on the list, send us an email.
Online Refill Stores (with physical stores in some states)
- Naked Asian Grocer – Australia’s first zero-waste Asian grocer. Think rice, noodles, spices and snacks delivered in plastic-free packaging.
- The Dirt Company – Specialises in Australian-made, eco-friendly laundry and fabric care products with a refill-return circular system—delivered nationwide.
- The Source Bulk Foods – The biggest refill chain in the country, born in Byron Bay. Expect rows of grains, nuts, flours, plus treats like choc-coated macadamias and kombucha on tap.
- Raw Bulk Foods Online – Delivers Aussie organic groceries in clever packaging made from recycled ocean, beach, and landfill plastic. Return, refill, repeat—and feel good about every bite.
- Wasteless Pantry – Known for their in-store refills, they also send pantry staples, eco-cleaners, and beauty essentials carbon-neutrally across the country.
- Clean Pantry – A zero-waste online store offering a wide range of bulk foods, delivered packaging-free (think compostable or recyclable materials).
- The Full Pantry – Huge variety of organic, bulk wholefoods, plus a growing selection of plant-based cleaning products—delivered straight to your door.
- Gram Sustainable – Melbourne-based and nationwide delivery, Gram combines affordable bulk foods, home cleaning, and personal care products with plastic-free, compostable packaging.
New South Wales
- Naked Foods – Another excellent national chain focused on low-waste shopping. Great for superfoods, teas, and health-focused pantry staples.
- Manly Food Co-op – A community favourite since the ’90s, run by members and powered by volunteers. Feels more like a neighbourhood hub than a store.
- Blue Mountains Food Co-op – Nestled in Katoomba, with a focus on local produce and sustainable living workshops alongside the refill goods.
Victoria
- Friends of the Earth Food Co-op (Melbourne) – Longstanding institution with strong activist roots. Shop bulk wholefoods, support campaigns, grab a cheap vegan lunch.
- Sage Bulk Wholefoods (Eltham & Ivanhoe) — A leafy local favourite, offering wholefoods, superfoods, pantry essentials, plus, zero-plastic cleaning and personal care bits.
- Bellarine Wholefoods (Drysdale) — A regional gem. Organic wholefoods, eco home goods and refillable oils & cleaners—all tucked into a simple, low-plastic shopping experience.
- Bulk Eats Warehouse (Sunshine West, Greater Melbourne) — A bigger-scale option for households or businesses: bulk dry goods and grocery supplies with click-and-collect or delivery in Melbourne—great for stocking up without packaging waste.
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Queensland
- Flannerys (Gold Coast + Brisbane) – One of the originals. Flannerys has been around for years with a range of stores across Queensland. Alongside organic fruit and veg you’ll find bulk bins, nut butters, teas, and household refills. A dependable stop if you’re after pantry basics with a side of naturopath advice.
- Biome Eco Stores – You likely already love their eco-homewares, but don’t forget the bulk beauty shelves, and refillable options in their online store.
- Go For Zero (Kunda Park + online) – Based on the Sunshine Coast, Go For Zero is best known as an online store but their local base also offers bulk refills. A solid choice for toxin-free home and body care.
- Tierra Bulk Foods (Gold Coast) — A Mediterranean‑flavoured pantry found at various farmers markets (including Burleigh and HoTA) with locally sourced olive oils, nuts, legumes and herbs.
- Mill Street Kitchen (Nambour) – A Sunshine Coast favourite with a strong community feel. Pantry staples sit alongside Kin Kin Naturals cleaning refills and local produce.
Western Australia
- Wasteless Pantry – Perth’s flagship refill chain, with multiple suburban locations. Stock up on pantry goods, eco-cleaners, and personal care refills in a calm, community-minded space.
- Urban Revolution – A one-stop eco shop in Victoria Park. Refill stations, composting gear, native seeds, and permaculture resources under one roof.
- Manna Wholefoods & Café (South Fremantle) – A Fremantle institution. Organic groceries, bulk food bins, and a vegetarian café that’s been feeding locals for decades.
- The Clean Food Store (Subiaco) – Organic wholefoods and low-waste staples, with bulk bins and refill options in a stylish little Subi spot.
- Kakulas Brothers (Perth CBD + Fremantle) – Old-school bulk at its best. Open sacks of coffee, spices, beans and nuts piled high in hessian bags — a Perth icon since 1929.
South Australia
- The People’s Pantry (Adelaide) – A community-run food co-op with a pay-what-you-can model. Bulk staples, local produce, and a focus on inclusivity and fair access
- Whole+Some (Adelaide) – A boutique zero-waste store with carefully chosen bulk foods, cleaning liquids and pantry refills.
- Adelaide Sustainability Centre (City) – More than a shop, the Centre runs workshops and events, while linking locals to nearby refill and bulk options across Adelaide.
- Goodies & Grains (Adelaide Central Market) – Central Market icon known for its bulk bins of nuts, muesli, grains and dried fruit, plus a café for healthy lunches.
Tasmania
- Unpacked (Kingston) – A refill store with a strong local following. Bulk pantry goods, oils, and eco-cleaners, plus regular workshops on low-waste living.
- Eco Refill Hobart (Hobart) – Focused on home and body care refills, with a growing selection of pantry basics. Simple and practical for city locals.
Northern Territory
- The Goods Wholefoods (Darwin) – Organic and bulk foods, smoothies and juices in the city centre. A popular spot for locals looking to stock up plastic-free.
- Darwin + Alice Springs organics – While standalone refill stores are fewer here, many independent organic grocers now offer bulk sections and refills.
- Greenies Real Food (Alice Springs) – Long-running wholefoods store offering bulk pantry goods, organic produce and eco products in Central Australia.
ACT
- Refill’d – Weekly doorstep delivery of zero-waste, Australian-made home and body care refills to the Echuca–Moama region.
- Go Vita (Canberra) – Health stores with bulk bins and refill sections across ACT. Good for pantry basics, teas and natural health products.
- Good Fills – Plant-based cleaning essentials delivered straight to your door every Monday—zero waste and no nasties.
- Canberra Environment Centre (Canberra) – A community hub linking locals with refill options, sustainability workshops, and a small bulk section on site.
FAQ’s
What can I buy at a refill store?
Most refill stores stock pantry staples like grains, pasta, nuts and spices, as well as cleaning products, body care and sometimes even coffee, kombucha or nut butters.
Are refill stores cheaper than supermarkets?
It depends on the product. Basics like rice, oats and cleaning liquids are often cheaper because you’re not paying for packaging. Specialty items can be similar in price to health food shops.
Do refill stores really reduce waste?
Yes — even though stores still generate some packaging behind the scenes, refilling your own containers cuts a huge amount of single-use plastic from everyday shopping.
Do I need to bring my own jars and containers?
You can, but most refill stores also have container libraries, paper bags or jars you can buy if you forget.
Where can I find refill stores in Australia?
Refill stores are now in most major cities and many regional towns. Popular options include The Source Bulk Foods, Wasteless Pantry, Biome Eco Stores and local co-ops.
