Myer vs Target Australia:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Target Australia had more branded searches than Myer among department stores in Australia. Target Australia had about 1.4 million branded searches, while Myer had 1 million. Target Australia made up 13.3% of all department store searches we track, and Myer accounted for 9.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about department stores, Myer appeared in four of the five answers and Target Australia in one. Myer was mentioned before Target Australia in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Target Australia, about 37% more searches than Myer
Who does AI mention more?
Myer, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Target Australia in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Myer, named ahead of Target Australia in every answer
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Top department stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Myer was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Target Australia was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Myer was listed before Target Australia in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
David Jones1st- Myer2nd
Harris Scarfe3rd
Big W4th- Target Australia5th
Kmart–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Myer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- David Jones4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Harris Scarfe3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Big W2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kmart1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Target Australia1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about department stores
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which department store should I shop at in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best department stores in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best department store in Australia for homewares?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“department store”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online clothes shopping”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is Myer or Target Australia more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Myer and Target Australia by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six department stores we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Target Australia, Myer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kmart | Big W | Target Australia | Myer | David Jones | Harris Scarfe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.9% | 28% | 12.3% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 38% | 25.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 27.5% | 9.9% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 3% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.6% | 25.5% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.8% | 25.6% | 11.2% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.9% | 24.1% | 13.4% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 24.1% | 13.4% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 42.8% | 23.5% | 13% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.2% | 25.6% | 13.7% | 11.4% | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.7% | 26.6% | 13.8% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 39% | 26.1% | 14% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 13.3% | 9.7% | 8% | 2.9% |
How has the Myer and Target Australia comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Myer took it in December 2025, Target Australia took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Myer’s share of searches among department stores in Australia moved from 8.4% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Target Australia’s share of searches among department stores in Australia moved from 12.3% to 13.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8M to 1.4M.
How did search popularity change for Australia department stores in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Target Australia lost share of searches among department stores in Australia, from 14% to 13.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Myer in Australia fell 18% over 12 measured months, from 1.2M to 1M in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Myer’s and Target Australia’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Myer
1 branded search term
- myer
Target Australia
2 branded search terms
- target
- target australia
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