Not your average toy shop

Welcome to our little toy shop! We curate smart toys that kids actually use - for learning, exploring and just having fun. We're also rethinking what it means to run a modern store: responsive to your needs, mindful of waste and quietly pushing back against throwaway consumerism. Let's raise the bar - and the next generation - together.

Our favourite finds this week

  • Rainbow Candy House

    Build your own miniature store - made from wood, paper and plastic. Suits children 8+ with help from a teen or adult.

    Read more info here 

  • Iconic Arnott's Bickie Tin

    We're obsessed with our new collection from Make Me Iconic. Check out the range and standby for more...

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  • Classic Doll House

    Who doesn't love a cute doll house! Check out our entire range - from mansions to cute little shacks, people & pets.

    See our doll house range 

Gift ideas by age

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Gifts under $50

Interesting gifts under $50, in-stock now: collect in-store, delivered locally within 24 hours, or shipped Australia-wide.

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Pretend play - helping kids make sense of the world

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Birthday card collection

Check out the new range of Hello Youngster birthday cards - some we've designed and others designed by a group of our local kids.

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🎁 Not sure what to buy? Give the gift of choice!

For kids who already have everything (or are just tricky to buy for), our Hello Youngster Gift Cards let them pick something they truly love. Whether it's a STEM kit, creative play set, their next favourite game or something else, they get to decide - and you get the credit ;)

💳 Available in $10 to $250 values
🛍️ Instant delivery - perfect for last-minute gifts!
🎉 Ideal for birthdays, rewards or just because.

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Independent and local

Hello Youngster is proudly based in Albert Park - just a short trip from Port Melbourne, Middle Park and the St Kilda area - including St Kilda East and St Kilda West.

Whether you’re after a birthday gift, something to keep little hands busy or just a reason to get out of the house, we’re here every day.

With parking at the front door and a great play area for the kids while you browse, we're local, low-fuss and here every day. Keeping it simple so you can get on with your day.

Explore our local pages:

Albert Park | Port Melbourne | Middle Park | St Kilda | St Kilda East | St Kilda West