Perth has a solid spread of health food stores, organic grocers, bulk-food shops and member-run food co-ops, from Fremantle through to the northern suburbs. This guide explains how these suppliers typically operate, what you can expect to pay, and the questions worth asking before you commit to a regular shop.
Organic farm shop in Morley, Perth, stocking raw cow bath milk from Weemilah Farm, sold under a cosmetic bath milk label. Quantities are limited and availability can be rare, so it pays to check ahead.
Naturaliste Health is a health store in Dunsborough, WA, stocking raw A2 goat milk alongside its range of health products.
A wholefoods store in Busselton, Perth, WA, stocking raw A2 goat milk alongside Yallingup Organic Dairy Jersey bath milk.
Butcher shop and deli in Bedford, Perth, stocking Cleopatra's Bath Milk, a raw cow milk product sold under a cosmetic, bath-milk framing.
The Peel Produce Market in Dawesville, south of Mandurah, is a produce market stocking a range of local goods, including raw cow bath milk sold under a cosmetic framing.
Organic co-op style store stocking raw A2 goat milk.
Kakulas Sister is a grocer in Fremantle, Perth, stocking raw A2 goat milk, including products from Bookara Goat Dairy, sold legally in Western Australia.
Manna Wholefoods is a wholefoods store in Fremantle, Perth, stocking Yallingup Organic Dairy's raw Jersey bath milk, sold under a cosmetic, bath-milk framing.
The suppliers featured on this page cover a broad range. At one end you have long-standing bulk-food institutions like Kakulas Sister in Fremantle, where you scoop grains, legumes, nuts, dried fruit, spices and flours from bins and pay by weight. At the other you have dedicated organic grocers such as Truly Organic Farm Shop in Morley, Organic on Charles in North Perth, Precious Organic in Willagee and Perth Organics in Caversham, which focus on certified or spray-free fresh produce alongside pantry staples.
Many stores blend several formats. Fresh-food markets like Peaches Fresh Food Market in South Fremantle, The Herdsman Market in Churchlands, Scutti Fresh Markets in Applecross and Basil's Fine Foods in Mindarie combine fruit and veg with deli, dairy, meat and grocery lines. Neighbourhood grocers such as Fresh Provisions in Mount Lawley and Paddock + Farm in Bedford tend to curate local, small-batch and organic products, while The Little Big Store Organics in Wangara leans toward organic and bulk lines for the northern suburbs.
Across these you'll commonly find:
Most of these businesses are bricks-and-mortar shops with regular trading hours, so the main way to buy is simply to turn up. Some also run online ordering with click-and-collect or home delivery within set metro zones — worth checking each store's website or socials directly, as offerings change.
Beyond retail stores, Perth also has member-run food co-ops. These usually work on a membership or joining-fee model, where members share in bulk buying, may volunteer time on the roster, and access wholesale-style pricing. Some producers offer farm-gate sales or market stalls as well. Where dairy is concerned, note that raw (unpasteurised) milk cannot be sold for human consumption in Australia; any raw-milk product you see will be marketed as cosmetic or bath milk, or offered through herd-share arrangements. For guidance on milk safety and the law, refer to FSANZ.
Prices vary widely by store, season and certification, so treat the following as a rough guide only — always check current pricing in-store or online.
Certified organic lines and small-batch or local products usually cost more than conventional equivalents. Bulk and co-op buying is generally the cheapest way to stock pantry staples, especially if you bring your own containers.
A few things separate a genuinely useful store from a marketing exercise:
Certification for organic claims. If a product is labelled organic, look for certification from a recognised body such as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) or NASAA. Certification numbers should be verifiable. "Spray-free" and "chemical-free" are not certified terms, so ask what they actually mean for that grower.
Transparency about sourcing. Good stores can tell you where produce comes from, which farms they work with, and whether items are local or imported. Vagueness is a fair reason to ask more questions.
Reviews and reputation. The ratings on this page give a starting point, but read the actual reviews for comments on freshness, staff knowledge, pricing and consistency. A store with hundreds of reviews and a steady 4.5★ tells you something different from a newer shop with a handful.
Format that suits you. If you want to reduce packaging, prioritise stores with strong bulk and refill sections. If you want convenience, look for delivery or click-and-collect.
Asking these upfront helps you match a supplier to how you actually shop — whether that's a weekly fresh-food market run, a bulk pantry stock-up, or a co-op membership for the household.
Or read the full health food stores & co-ops guide, or browse all Perth producers.
A health food store or organic grocer is a regular retail business with set trading hours where anyone can walk in and buy. A food co-op is usually member-run, often with a joining fee and sometimes volunteer roster commitments, and it pools bulk buying to give members wholesale-style pricing.
Look for certification from a recognised body such as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) or NASAA, with a verifiable certification number. Terms like 'spray-free' and 'chemical-free' aren't certified, so ask the store to explain exactly what they mean for that grower.
Raw (unpasteurised) milk cannot legally be sold for human consumption anywhere in Australia. Any raw-milk product you see is marketed as cosmetic or bath milk, or offered through herd-share arrangements. For information on milk and food safety, refer to FSANZ guidance.
Bulk-focused shops like Kakulas Sister in Fremantle are known for scoop-your-own grains, nuts and spices, while organic grocers such as The Little Big Store Organics in Wangara and Perth Organics in Caversham also carry bulk and refill lines. Bring your own containers where allowed to save on packaging.
Some do and some don't, and offerings change over time. Many combine an in-store experience with online ordering for pickup or metro delivery within set zones. Check each store's website or social media directly for current delivery areas and cut-off times.