Hobby and craft market stall

Families, hobbyists and gift buyers browsing markets and events.

Retail margin on each item sold. Lower-cost impulse items and gift-friendly kits bring in steady sales, with bigger kits for keen collectors.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Knowing your products
• Handling cash and card payments
• Packing and setting up a display

• Market operators and councils may require a stallholder permit, check with the market and your local council
• Public liability insurance is often required by market organisers
• Toys and children's products must meet Australian safety standards, check with the ACCC
• Weather and the need to transport stock, so you may need a car, van or ute
• Check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your stock range, stall display and how you transport goods. You may need a car, van or ute to carry stock to markets.

Market operators and councils may require a stallholder permit, so check with the market and your local council. Public liability insurance is often required by organisers, and you should check GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on the markets you attend, your range and the weather. Estimates assume at least about 8 hours a week.