Best Markets near NDIS Housing Sydney & Newcastle

Sydney and Newcastle’s markets are a favourite destination of both locals and visitors, with a few of the large markets very much seen as a key part of the Sydney lifestyle.

A busy and colorful market culture can be found on any day of the week (but especially on weekends), with a wide range of stalls offering fruit and veggies, brewed coffee, bric a brac, vintage and custom clothing, household items, baked goods and more!

While the wider Sydney and Newcastle areas have many markets operating each month, the best part about these markets below is their location – each a short tram, tram or car ride from our NDIS housing in Sydney or Newcastle.

Sydney Markets

You’d better set aside a few hours for this one – as the largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower markets in Australia (and one of the largest food distribution centres), there’s more than enough to keep you shopping for hours on end (if that’s your thing).

Composed of the Sydney Produce Market, Sydney Flower Market and Sydney Growers Market all in one spot, this huge market spans 42 hectares and includes more than 600 businesses that sell produce supplied by over 20,000 local and interstate growers.

Established over 200 years ago on the wharves of Sydney, the Sydney Markets play a significant role in the horticultural industry, and the economy of New South Wales and Australia.

Sydney Markets is a “one-stop-shop” with everything from produce and packaging to warehouses, cafés and agricultural supplies all on site. Industry associations, banks, retail shops and other key services are also available in the nearby Sydney Markets Plaza.

Well serviced by transport options, the Sydney Markets can be reached in @30 mins by car and @1 hour by public transport from our SDA Housing Sydney locations The View in Rockdale or The Belmont in Edmondson Park .

Paddy’s Markets

With two locations at Flemington & Haymarket, each with their own unique personality, Paddy’s Markets are a local favourite destination

Paddy’s Haymarket in Chinatown is a traditional market offering souvenirs, women’s fashion, kids clothes, accessories, jewellery, gifts, gadgets, and lots more, with a food market added recently.

This new food and beverage hub was three years in the making, covering 3,000 square metres that house nearly 50 food and drink stalls. Steeped in Sydney’s diverse culinary history, it reflects the city’s multicultural roots and love of all things food.
With two licensed bars and 16 hawker-style kitchens, a central food market, seasonal produce stands, a sustainable urban farm, an on-site coffee roaster and roaming mobile carts, you’re sure to find a treat!

Paddy’s Flemington is the fresh produce hub of Sydney metro, a foodie’s paradise for prices and variety. It also houses Sydney’s largest farmers markets where you can get local vegetables from farmers Fridays and Saturdays; a Swap and Sell second hand goods and fashion market on Saturdays; and a general goods market on Sundays.

Held every first Saturday of the month, Paddy’s Flemington also hosts Night Food Markets, with a collective of food stalls, trucks plus retail sellers hosting a night of food, culture and fun.

Paddy’s Markets can be reached in @30 mins by car and @1 hour by public transport from our Sydney NDIS housing locations The View in Rockdale or The Belmont in Edmondson Park .

Carriageworks Farmers Market

Every Saturday morning, the beloved historic railway workshop turned cultural destination Carriageworks, transforms into a showcase for the NSW farming community.

Considered a Sydney institution, this market specialises in providing the freshest seasonal produce and craft from local growers and producers across NSW. From fresh vegetables to freshly cut flowers, Carriageworks Farmers Market is known for its quality control and strong ties with growers and producers.

The Carriageworks Farmers Market can be reached in @30 mins by car or public transport from our SDA Housing Sydney location The View in Rockdale or @30 mins by car or @70 mins public transport from The Belmont in Edmondson Park .

Blacktown markets

Another market you’d best reserve some decent time to visit, Blacktown Markets is Sydney’s largest outdoor market, with 240 stalls occupying the grounds of the Skyline Drive In, selling everything from pre-loved fashion to local food and produce, coupled with live music and a jumping castle!

You’re sure to find something that catches your eye, no matter your taste, every Sunday!

The Blacktown Markets can be reached in @30 minutes by car from our Sydney NDIS housing locations The View in Rockdale or The Belmont in Edmondson Park .

Glebe Markets

Open every Saturday 10am-4pm at Glebe Public School, the Glebe Markets have been running for over 30 years and is known for local fashion designers, hand-made jewellery, crafts, second hand treasures, vintage clothes, varied street food & live music.

It has over 200 stalls to shop and browse from but is also loved as a social occasion to hang out with friends and family.

The Glebe Market can be reached in @20 mins by car or @40 public transport from our SDA Housing Sydney location The View in Rockdale or @40 mins by car from The Belmont in Edmondson Park .

Near Newcastle

Homegrown Markets

The largest market community in the Hunter region, these markets appear all over the Hunter Valley region, but once a month they land in a beautiful old train station in the centre of Newcastle!

Over 100 stalls sell local handmade and eco goods, accompanying live acoustic music, face painting for the kids and delicious food trucks.

Much more than a market, the community behind the Homegrown Markets also are heavily involved in the community, collaborating at events like Lake Macquarie Carols, Living Smart Festival, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Pride events, Newcastle Show, Sustainable Living Festival 2024 and Lake Mac Easter Markets

The Homegrown Markets can be reached in @30 mins by car from our NDIS Housing location Belle in Belmont .

Pelican Foreshore Markets

The first Saturday of every month sees the Pelican Foreshore Markets land on the shores of Lake Macquarie in Pelican, NSW.

The market is a lively community event with over 100 packed stalls showcasing fresh produce, gourmet treats, craft beer to handmade crafts, homewares, fashion, and artisan gifts.

For the kids, there’s live entertainment, face painting, and jumping castles to keep them entertained, while you enjoy browsing the lakeside stalls. Dog and pram friendly with free parking, this market is geared towards families looking for a great day out.

In the summer months Pelican Markets also host Twilight Summer Series, with sunset markets, great food and vibrant community atmosphere.

The Pelican Foreshore Markets can be reached in less than 10mins by car or @30 minutes by public transport from our NDIS Housing location Belle in Belmont .

Other local markets

The weekends come alive at Lake Macquarie, with regular local markets on the waterfront as well as away from the foreshore, including the Lake Macquarie City Farmers Market, Warners Bay Markets, the Caves Beach markets, Made & Found Markets, Wyee Markets the Shop & Feast at Morisset, and the Lions Club of Toronto Monthly Markets.