Best Shopping in Mckinnon Melbourne — 2026 Guide

The best shopping scene in Mckinnon is growing every year. Start at Sunny Commons, then check out Theo. McKinnon Road village has independent cafes. Located 12-18km from the CBD, Mckinnon is part of Melbourne’s Middle South region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Mckinnon locals actually recommend.

1. Ash Shopping Centre

Stores: ~19 Anchor: TK Maxx Also: Officeworks Food court: sushi, fish and chips, pho, bakery cafe Parking: Underground parking available

Ash Shopping Centre is the main retail hub in Mckinnon. TK Maxx anchors the centre with good stock and reasonable prices. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 4 options — sushi and fish and chips are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The facilities are all reasonable. Saturday mornings are chaos — try weekday evenings instead. For Mckinnon residents, this is the default shopping destination — nothing fancy, but functional. There is a Boost Juice and a Subway if you need a quick bite.

Insider tip: The TK Maxx has better specials on Wednesdays.

2. Mckinnon Complex

Stores: ~96 Anchor: IGA Also: Cotton On Food court: burgers, kebabs, Chinese, bakery cafe, Indian, Mexican Parking: Street parking on surrounding streets

Mckinnon Complex is a reliable shopping option in Mckinnon. IGA anchors the centre with a full-size supermarket. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 6 options — burgers and kebabs are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all well-maintained. Sunday trading hours are usually 10am-5pm. For Mckinnon residents, this is the go-to for weekly essentials. The public toilets are near the back entrance — clean enough.

Insider tip: There is a free ATM near the food court entrance.

3. Station Market

Stores: ~178 Anchor: ALDI Also: Chemist Warehouse Food court: Chinese, pho, kebabs, Japanese, pizza Parking: Underground parking available

Station Market is a reliable shopping option in Mckinnon. ALDI anchors the centre with a full-size supermarket. Beyond groceries, you will find 173+ specialty stores including Chemist Warehouse. The food court has 5 options — Chinese and pho are the best of the lot. The ALDI has self-checkout now, which speeds things up.

The facilities are all reasonable. The Christmas period is madness — shop online if you can. For Mckinnon residents, this is the default shopping destination — nothing fancy, but functional. The public toilets are near the back entrance — clean enough.

Insider tip: There is a free ATM near the food court entrance.

4. Ash Plaza

Stores: ~70 Anchor: Target Also: Cotton On Food court: Japanese, Mexican, Indian, Thai Parking: Underground parking available

Ash Plaza is a reliable shopping option in Mckinnon. Target anchors the centre with good stock and reasonable prices. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 4 options — Japanese and Mexican are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all reasonable. The Christmas period is madness — shop online if you can. For Mckinnon residents, this is the default shopping destination — nothing fancy, but functional. The public toilets are near the back entrance — clean enough.

Insider tip: The Target has better specials on Wednesdays.

Mckinnon — The Honest Version

McKinnon Road village has independent cafes. McKinnon Secondary College is highly rated. The best shopping options here reflect Mckinnon’s character. If you’re living in or near Mckinnon, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.

5. Mckinnon Hub

Stores: ~44 Anchor: Woolworths Also: Best & Less Food court: bakery cafe, Chinese, kebabs, pizza, fish and chips Parking: Free 2-hour parking

Mckinnon Hub is a reliable shopping option in Mckinnon. Woolworths anchors the centre with a full-size supermarket. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 5 options — bakery cafe and Chinese are the best of the lot. There is a standalone specialty coffee shop near the Woolworths entrance.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all reasonable. Best time to shop is Tuesday mornings — empty. For Mckinnon residents, this is the default shopping destination — nothing fancy, but functional. There is a Boost Juice and a Subway if you need a quick bite.

Insider tip: The Woolworths has better specials on Wednesdays.

6. Mckinnon Outlet

Stores: ~72 Anchor: TK Maxx Also: Supercheap Auto Food court: Chinese, Thai, fish and chips, bakery cafe Parking: Underground parking available

Mckinnon Outlet is where most locals do their weekly shop in Mckinnon. TK Maxx anchors the centre with a full-size supermarket. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 4 options — Chinese and Thai are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all well-maintained. Best time to shop is Tuesday mornings — empty. For Mckinnon residents, this is the go-to for weekly essentials. Click and collect is available at most stores.

Insider tip: The TK Maxx has better specials on Wednesdays.

7. Blake Shopping Centre

Stores: ~34 Anchor: Woolworths Also: JB Hi-Fi Food court: fish and chips, Japanese, bakery cafe, Thai Parking: Underground parking available

Blake Shopping Centre is the main retail hub in Mckinnon. Woolworths anchors the centre with good stock and reasonable prices. Beyond groceries, you will find 29+ specialty stores including JB Hi-Fi. The food court has 4 options — fish and chips and Japanese are the best of the lot. Coffee from the in-centre cafe is surprisingly good.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all convenient. Sunday trading hours are usually 10am-5pm. For Mckinnon residents, this is the default shopping destination — nothing fancy, but functional. Click and collect is available at most stores.

Insider tip: There is a free ATM near the food court entrance.

8. Blake Hub

Stores: ~112 Anchor: Big W Also: Supercheap Auto Food court: Mexican, Chinese, kebabs, sushi, pizza, Japanese Parking: Street parking on surrounding streets

Blake Hub is where most locals do their weekly shop in Mckinnon. Big W anchors the centre with a recently renovated store. Beyond groceries, you will find fashion, homewares, services, and a decent food court. The food court has 6 options — Mexican and Chinese are the best of the lot. The Big W has self-checkout now, which speeds things up.

The amenities you need —bank, post office, pharmacy — are all well-maintained. The Christmas period is madness — shop online if you can. For Mckinnon residents, this is the most convenient option within a 10-minute drive. There is a Boost Juice and a Subway if you need a quick bite.

Insider tip: The Big W has better specials on Wednesdays.

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FAQ

What are the best best shopping options in Mckinnon?

Gus Kitchen is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.

Is Mckinnon good for best shopping?

Yes. Mckinnon has 12+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.

What is Mckinnon known for?

McKinnon Road village has independent cafes.

How far is Mckinnon from Melbourne CBD?

Mckinnon is 12-18km, 20-30min train, 18-25min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Look — Mckinnon won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.

Last updated: March 2026