Used fridge freezers in Australia typically sell for A$170 to A$670 (about $120 to $470). Fridge freezers sell on capacity and whether they are frost free, and the buyer’s real worry is whether the compressor is on its way out — so let it run and say what you observed.
What fridge freezers are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$671 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$570 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$436 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$302 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$168 | 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 seals with no perishing or mould
- All shelves, salad drawers and door bins present
What pulls it down
- Failing door seals, which let in warm air
- Missing shelves and drawers, which are model-specific
Selling a fridge freezer 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.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run it for a day and check both compartments reach temperature
- Count the shelves, drawers and door bins against the manual
Getting it ready
- Measure the height, width and depth, and note the fridge and freezer capacities separately.
- Clean it thoroughly inside, including the door seals, and check the seals still grip a sheet of paper.
Photograph
- The appliance closed, front, in place
- The model and rating label inside the fridge door
- The door seals and any dent, rust or shelf damage
Put in the description
- Total and split capacity in litres, and the fridge to freezer ratio
- External height, width and depth in centimetres
- Whether it is frost free, and the energy rating
Configuration, capacity and features: “Samsung 70/30 Frost Free Fridge Freezer, 300L, A+”. The fridge to freezer split is a genuine search term. Frost free is worth stating because it saves the buyer real effort and commands a premium.
Steady all year, with a lift in summer and around moving season. Working appliances are often distress purchases and sell quickly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$671 a buyer pays is the A$671 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 fridge freezers.
- Selling a fridge freezer in Sydney
- Selling a fridge freezer in Melbourne
- Selling a fridge freezer in Brisbane
- Selling a fridge freezer in Perth
- Selling a fridge freezer in Adelaide
- Selling a fridge freezer in Gold Coast
- Selling a fridge freezer in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a fridge freezer 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 get properly cold?
Run it for a day with a thermometer and report actual temperatures. Vague reassurance is worth nothing on a refrigeration appliance.
How do I test the door seal?
Close the door on a sheet of paper and pull. If it slides out easily the seal has perished, which lets warm air in and drives up running costs.
Who moves a fridge freezer?
The buyer, almost always. Say in the listing whether it is upstairs and whether it has been transported upright.
More: how to sell a fridge freezer, what fridge freezers are worth, or Kitchen & Appliances across Australia.