At Jamison markets, $20 buys Thai porridge, dumplings and a slice of history
Canberra's Jamison Trash and Treasure Market thrives on simple trades, nostalgic charm and home cooking, where vendors sell what they've grown, fixed or no longer need.
The Trash and Treasure Market at Jamison runs on old-school principles. People sell stuff in a carpark with no fuss, no setups, just folks clearing sheds, sharing recipes or making a few dollars.
Vendors offer homegrown vegetables, baked goods, plants, honey, chickens and salvaged treasures. Without the market, these items would end up in landfill.
For $20, a visitor can buy piping-hot khao porridge wrapped in banana leaf from Kay's Thai stall, or eight dumplings from Yeden's stand. The market draws people who remember a time when such places were common, and younger shoppers drawn to its authenticity.
- Jamison, Canberra
- Location
- $20
- Price for breakfast
- Kay's Thai stall
- Khao porridge vendor
- 8
- Dumplings available
Why it mattersIn a world of curated online shopping and throwaway culture, the market reminds us that sharing, trading and community still have real value.
AustraliaIf you live in or visit Canberra, Jamison markets offer genuine local food and goods at honest prices without the markup of retail chains.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 47 min ago
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