Used denim shorts in Australia typically sell for A$15 to A$57 (about $11 to $40). Denim shorts sell on rise and inseam, because those two numbers decide the whole look and almost no listing states either.
What denim shorts are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$57 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$49 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$37 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$26 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$14 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Selvedge construction visible at the outseam
- Recognised denim labels
What pulls it down
- Crotch wear and thinning between the legs
- Stretch blends, less sought after
Selling denim shorts in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the crotch and inner thigh for thinning
- Measure the waist and inseam flat
Getting it ready
- Check whether the hem is original, cut off or frayed by design.
- Read the composition for stretch content and note the wash.
Photograph
- Front, laid flat and smoothed
- The waistband tag and a tape across the flat waist
- The hem, showing whether it is original or cut
Put in the description
- Flat waist doubled, rise and inseam
- Whether the hem is original, cut off or frayed by design
- Fabric composition and stretch content
Brand, rise and size: “Levi’s 501 Denim Shorts, W28, High Rise, 3in Inseam”. Inseam in the title is unusual and immediately useful. Say whether the hem is original or cut off, since a home-cut hem is worth less.
Sharply seasonal, April to August. Off-season listings sell slowly and for noticeably less.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$57 a buyer pays is the A$57 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for denim shorts.
- Selling denim shorts in Sydney
- Selling denim shorts in Melbourne
- Selling denim shorts in Brisbane
- Selling denim shorts in Perth
- Selling denim shorts in Adelaide
- Selling denim shorts in Gold Coast
- Selling denim shorts in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell denim shorts in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
How short are they?
Give the inseam in inches. It is the only measurement that answers the question and buyers ask every time.
Where do denim shorts wear out?
The crotch and inner thigh, from friction. Check there specifically since it is the usual failure point.
Does a frayed hem matter?
A deliberate cut-off hem is part of the appeal. Fraying that has gone into the pocket bags is a different matter.
More: how to sell denim shorts, what denim shorts are worth, or Clothing across Australia.