Used pressure washers in Australia typically sell for A$77 to A$385 (about $54 to $270). Pressure washers sell on pressure and on whether the pump still holds it — and the accessories, especially the lance and hose, are worth more of the price than sellers expect.
What pressure washers are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$383 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$326 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$249 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$172 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$96 | 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
- Intact hose with no bulges or leaks
- Induction motors on higher-end models
What pulls it down
- Pumps that pulse or fail to build pressure
- Missing nozzles and lances, which are model-specific
Selling a pressure washer 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 is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
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 it and check it holds steady pressure
- Lay out every nozzle and lance
Getting it ready
- Check the hose along its length for splits and the fittings for leaks.
- Gather every lance, nozzle, brush and detergent bottle, and note the model.
Photograph
- The machine whole, with hose and lance attached
- The pump housing and the model plate
- The hose fittings and trigger gun, plus any crack, leak or perished seal
Put in the description
- Brand, model, and maximum pressure in bar or PSI
- Flow rate if stated, and whether it is induction or universal motor
- Every accessory included, named
Brand, pressure and accessories: “Karcher K4 Pressure Washer with Patio Cleaner and 2 Lances”. Model number is the search on the main brands, and accessories are model specific so listing them by name genuinely adds value.
Strongly seasonal, from March to August with a spring peak. A working machine listed in April sells within days; the same one in November will sit.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$383 a buyer pays is the A$383 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 pressure washers.
- Selling a pressure washer in Sydney
- Selling a pressure washer in Melbourne
- Selling a pressure washer in Brisbane
- Selling a pressure washer in Perth
- Selling a pressure washer in Adelaide
- Selling a pressure washer in Gold Coast
- Selling a pressure washer in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a pressure washer 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 hold pressure?
Run it and watch for pulsing or a drop. Pump failure is the main reason pressure washers get replaced and buyers know to ask.
Why does frost damage matter?
Water left in the pump over winter expands and cracks the housing. Always drain before storing, and check for cracks before selling.
Do the nozzles need to be included?
Yes. They are model-specific and a washer without its lance and nozzles is much harder to sell.
More: how to sell a pressure washer, what pressure washers are worth, or Tools & DIY across Australia.