Christmas Stocking Fillers in Australia
Short answerGood Christmas stocking fillers in Australia cost A$5–A$20 and get used: for kids, card games, bath crayons, books and craft kits; for teens, lip balm, phone accessories and snacks; for adults, good chocolate, socks, lip balm, a pocket notebook or a coffee card.
Our top picks
Editor's pickUno or Dobble card game
Around A$8–A$20from Big W
A quick family card game that fits in a stocking.
Played on Christmas afternoon and all through the holidays.
Paperback picture or chapter book
Around A$10–A$18from Booktopia
A book matched to their age, from Booktopia.
Something to read on Boxing Day, and it lasts longer than any toy.
Mini craft or activity kit
Around A$5–A$15from Kmart
A small kit such as scratch art, bead bracelets or clay.
Keeps kids busy on long summer days.
| Gift | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Uno or Dobble card game | Around A$8–A$20 | Big W |
| Paperback picture or chapter book | Around A$10–A$18 | Booktopia |
| Mini craft or activity kit | Around A$5–A$15 | Kmart |
| Premium lip balm | Around A$5–A$15 | Amazon AU |
| Good socks | Around A$10–A$20 | Myer |
| Haigh's chocolate frogs | Around A$4–A$15 | Haigh's Chocolates |
Stocking fillers are where Christmas budgets quietly blow out. It's easy to grab twenty $3 plastic toys that are broken by lunch. The better approach is fewer, better things: one book, one treat, one useful item and one fun thing per stocking. That keeps the cost around A$20–A$40 per person and means less ends up in the bin. Kmart, Big W and Amazon AU are the go-to places in Australia, and all offer click-and-collect for the last week before Christmas.
How we chose these
We picked small items that are used or eaten, not just unwrapped. Every item is around A$20 or less at an Australian store.
For kids
Editor's pickUno or Dobble card game
Around A$8–A$20from Big W
A quick family card game that fits in a stocking.
Played on Christmas afternoon and all through the holidays.
Paperback picture or chapter book
Around A$10–A$18from Booktopia
A book matched to their age, from Booktopia.
Something to read on Boxing Day, and it lasts longer than any toy.
Mini craft or activity kit
Around A$5–A$15from Kmart
A small kit such as scratch art, bead bracelets or clay.
Keeps kids busy on long summer days.
For teens and adults
Premium lip balm
Around A$5–A$15from Amazon AU
A Lanolips, Burt's Bees or Carmex balm.
Essential in Australian summer sun and always gets used.
Good socks
Around A$10–A$20from Myer
A pair of quality cotton or merino socks.
The classic stocking filler for a reason — just pick a nicer pair than they'd buy.
Haigh's chocolate frogs
Around A$4–A$15from Haigh's Chocolates
Individually wrapped Haigh's chocolate frogs.
An Australian classic that feels more special than supermarket chocolate.
Frequently asked
How much should you spend on stocking fillers?+
Around A$20–A$40 per stocking is typical in Australia. Aim for four or five items: something to read, eat, use and play with.
What are good cheap stocking fillers for adults?+
Good chocolate, quality socks, lip balm, a pocket notebook, a coffee gift card or a phone charging cable.
Where can I buy stocking fillers in Australia?+
Kmart, Big W and Target are cheapest; Amazon AU and Booktopia are handy for books and games; Haigh's and Lindt for chocolate.
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