Used dishwashers in Australia typically sell for A$135 to A$535 (about $94 to $375). Dishwashers sell on being visibly clean, tested and correctly measured — and the smell test is the one buyers apply within seconds of opening the door.
What dishwashers are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$537 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$456 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$349 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$241 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$134 | 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
- Clean filters, spray arms and door seal
- Working salt and rinse aid dispensers
What pulls it down
- Blocked spray arms leaving dishes dirty
- Leaks from the door seal or base
Selling a dishwasher 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’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
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
- Run a full cycle with a load and check the results honestly
- Look under the machine for any sign of past leaks
Getting it ready
- Check the door seal for splits and the racks for rust on the tine tips, which is the classic sign of age.
- Note the model number from the door frame and run a full cycle so you can state honestly that it works.
Photograph
- The machine front on with the door closed, in place
- The filter removed and the spray arms, showing they are clear
- The rating plate on the door frame, plus the seal and any rust or dent
Put in the description
- Width, height and depth in centimetres, and whether integrated, semi-integrated or freestanding
- Place setting capacity and energy rating
- Make, model and approximate age
Width and type: “60cm Freestanding Dishwasher, 12 Place Settings, Bosch” or “Slimline 45cm Integrated Dishwasher”. Integrated and freestanding are different purchases entirely, and putting that word in the title is the difference between the right enquiries and the wrong ones.
Steady year-round with lifts around house moves. Clean, tested, recent machines in standard 60cm widths sell within a week or two.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$537 a buyer pays is the A$537 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 dishwashers.
- Selling a dishwasher in Sydney
- Selling a dishwasher in Melbourne
- Selling a dishwasher in Brisbane
- Selling a dishwasher in Perth
- Selling a dishwasher in Adelaide
- Selling a dishwasher in Gold Coast
- Selling a dishwasher in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a dishwasher 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.
Does it drain and heat properly?
Run a full cycle before listing and say so. Heating and draining are the two failures that make a dishwasher scrap, and a tested machine sells for meaningfully more.
What should I check before selling a dishwasher?
Run a full cycle with a real load. Clean the filter and spray arms first, since that fixes most cleaning complaints.
Do missing racks matter?
Yes. Racks and cutlery baskets are model-specific and expensive to source, so their absence noticeably lowers the price.
More: how to sell a dishwasher, what dishwashers are worth, or Kitchen & Appliances across Australia.