Best Markets in Nunawading Melbourne — 2026 Guide

Nunawading has genuine best markets options that most people outside the suburb don’t know about. Southern Pantry and Mabel lead the pack, but there’s depth here. The suburb sits 24-35km from the CBD in Melbourne’s Outer East region, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station. Locals have known this for years. Whether you’re a long-time Nunawading resident or just passing through, these are the places worth your time and money in 2026. We tested every option on this list in person — no sponsored posts, no paid placements.

1. Nunawading Night Market

When: Every Sunday, 8am-1pm Where: Outside Nunawading Town Hall Stalls: ~60 Best produce: baked goods, homemade jams, artisan cheese, handmade pasta Street food: coffee van, pulled pork rolls, empanadas Best for: local crafts and flowers

Nunawading Night Market is where locals actually shop — not just browse. With ~60 stalls, it is big enough to spend an hour browsing. You will find baked goods, homemade jams, and artisan cheese from local growers, plus coffee van and pulled pork rolls if you need breakfast while you shop.

The atmosphere is relaxed. Bring your own bags — they charge for plastic. Parking fills quickly — try the side streets off Market Terrace. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The street food is where the value is — coffee van for around $10-12.

Insider tip: The coffee van stall has a loyalty card — every 8th is free.

2. Nunawading Community Market

When: Every second Saturday, 7am-1pm Where: Nunawading Community Centre grounds Stalls: ~58 Best produce: olive oil, homemade jams, seasonal fruit and vegetables, specialty honey Street food: fresh crepes, banh mi, organic smoothies Best for: organic vegetables

Nunawading Community Market is growing in popularity every year. With ~58 stalls, it is big enough to spend an hour browsing. You will find olive oil, homemade jams, and seasonal fruit and vegetables from local growers, plus fresh crepes and banh mi if you need breakfast while you shop.

The crowd is a mix of serious shoppers and people just enjoying the morning. Bring your own bags — they charge for plastic. Walk or cycle if you can — parking gets competitive by 9am. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. Ask the olive oil vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: The fresh crepes stall has a loyalty card — every 8th is free.

3. Nunawading Weekend Market

When: Every Sunday, 8am-2pm Where: George Reserve Stalls: ~49 Best produce: kombucha, chilli sauces, fresh flowers, smoked meats Street food: banh mi, poffertjes, woodfired pizza Best for: local crafts and flowers

Nunawading Weekend Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~49 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find kombucha, chilli sauces, and fresh flowers from local growers, plus banh mi and poffertjes if you need breakfast while you shop.

The atmosphere is relaxed. Get there early — the best stalls sell out by 11am. There is overflow parking at the nearby sports ground. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The smoked meats stall is our favourite — consistently good quality.

Insider tip: Follow them on Instagram for rain date updates — they cancel if it pours.

The Nunawading That Locals Know

Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station. Eastern suburbs retail corridor. The best markets options here reflect Nunawading’s character. Whether you’re based in Nunawading or visiting from nearby, 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.

4. Nunawading Artisan Market

When: Sunday, 7am-1pm Where: Outside Nunawading Town Hall Stalls: ~26 Best produce: artisan cheese, seasonal fruit and vegetables, specialty honey, smoked meats Street food: fresh crepes, banh mi, woodfired pizza Best for: street food and coffee

Nunawading Artisan Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~26 stalls, it is a proper market rather than just a few stalls in a car park. You will find artisan cheese, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and specialty honey from local growers, plus fresh crepes and banh mi if you need breakfast while you shop.

The vibe is family-friendly. Bring your own bags — they charge for plastic. Parking fills quickly — try the side streets off Blake Terrace. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. Ask the artisan cheese vendor about seasonal specials.

Insider tip: The fresh crepes stall has a loyalty card — every 8th is free.

5. Nunawading Night Market

When: Every Sunday, 8am-2pm Where: Blake Terrace car park Stalls: ~70 Best produce: organic herbs, olive oil, smoked meats, seasonal fruit and vegetables Street food: pulled pork rolls, fresh crepes, loaded fries Best for: fresh produce

Nunawading Night Market is one of the better community markets in Melbourne. With ~70 stalls, it is big enough to spend an hour browsing. You will find organic herbs, olive oil, and smoked meats from local growers, plus pulled pork rolls and fresh crepes if you need breakfast while you shop.

The atmosphere is relaxed. Bring your own bags — they charge for plastic. Free parking in the adjacent lot for the first 2 hours. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The street food is where the value is — pulled pork rolls for around $10-12.

Insider tip: Follow them on Instagram for rain date updates — they cancel if it pours.

6. Nunawading Fresh Produce Market

When: Saturday, 9am-3pm Where: Blake Terrace car park Stalls: ~58 Best produce: kombucha, smoked meats, fresh juice, free-range eggs Street food: banh mi, empanadas, coffee van Best for: local crafts and flowers

Nunawading Fresh Produce Market is where locals actually shop — not just browse. With ~58 stalls, it is the right size — not overwhelming but plenty of variety. You will find kombucha, smoked meats, and fresh juice from local growers, plus banh mi and empanadas if you need breakfast while you shop.

The vibe is family-friendly. The coffee van near the entrance is excellent. There is overflow parking at the nearby sports ground. Budget $30-50 for a week’s worth of produce and a coffee. The street food is where the value is — banh mi for around $10-12.

Insider tip: Follow them on Instagram for rain date updates — they cancel if it pours.

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FAQ

What are the best best markets options in Nunawading?

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

Is Nunawading good for best markets?

Yes. Nunawading has 10+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.

What is Nunawading known for?

Whitehorse Road strip and Nunawading station.

How far is Nunawading from Melbourne CBD?

Nunawading is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.

Nunawading is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.

Last updated: March 2026