Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026.
This page covers shopping in and around Kew East, and it is short. Three places were confirmed: one op shop in Kew East and, further out, a boutique and a village strip on Doncaster Road in Balwyn North.
Each was checked against OpenStreetMap plus the shop’s own page or the Boroondara council page. Shops on the strip that appear only in OpenStreetMap are left out, because we could not confirm they are trading.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Second-hand homewares and fashion | Vinnies Kew East | 735 High Street, Kew East |
| A fashion boutique | Amanda’s Boutique | 91 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North |
| A strip of local shops | The Village Balwyn North (Doncaster Road shops) | Doncaster Road, Balwyn North |
Vinnies Kew East — 735 High Street, Kew East VIC 3102
Vinnies Kew East is an op shop at 735 High Street. Its Vinnies page says it offers a great variety of homewares, fashion and electrical goods. The same page lists opening hours of 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, but shop hours change, so check the page before you go.
Known for: second-hand homewares, fashion and electrical goods, as the shop’s own page describes its range.
Amanda’s Boutique — 91 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North VIC 3104
Amanda’s Boutique is at 91 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, so it sits outside Kew East. Its site lists the categories Latest Arrivals, Jackets/Coats, Dresses, Pants/Jeans, Skirts, Tops, Vests and Accessories, and it also runs an online shop. The site warns that another business uses a similar name, so this entry covers only the shop at 91 Doncaster Road. We could not find opening hours on the shop’s own page, so check before you go.
Go for: the categories the site lists, from jackets and coats to accessories.
The Village Balwyn North (Doncaster Road shops) — Doncaster Road, Balwyn North VIC 3104
The council says Balwyn North Village, fondly known to locals as The Village, is on Doncaster Road in the western corner of this leafy suburb. It lists a gourmet deli, florist, fashion stores, butcher, cafes and bakeries, plus a chemist, newsagent, post office and real estate agents. The council also notes the public spaces are getting a facelift, so works may be under way when you visit.
The strip: Doncaster Road, where the council describes a low-key pace and Amanda’s Boutique is the one shop we verified individually.
Quick answers
Is there an op shop in Kew East?
Yes. Vinnies Kew East is at 735 High Street, and its own Vinnies page lists 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. Check the page before you go in case hours have changed.
Where are the nearest local shops to Kew East?
The Village on Doncaster Road in Balwyn North, which the council describes as a mix of shops including a gourmet deli, florist, fashion stores, butcher, cafes and bakeries. The council also lists a chemist, newsagent and post office there.
Is Amanda’s Boutique in Kew East?
No. Amanda’s Boutique is at 91 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North, postcode 3104. Its site warns that another business uses a similar name, so check you have the shop at that address.
What does Vinnies Kew East sell?
Its Vinnies page says Vinnies Kew East offers a great variety of homewares, fashion and electrical goods. The page prints no prices, so none are given here.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites and council pages. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Vinnies Kew East: openstreetmap.org/12410872578, vinnies.org.au/vinnies-kew-east
- Amanda’s Boutique: openstreetmap.org/5213985141, amandasboutique.com.au
- The Village Balwyn North (Doncaster Road shops): boroondara.vic.gov.au/village-balwyn-north, openstreetmap.org/6691155266
