Used trench coats in Australia typically sell for A$48 to A$210 (about $34 to $150). Trench coats sell on fabric and completeness, and the thing buyers check first is whether the belt is still with it — a beltless trench is worth substantially less.
What trench coats are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$211 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$179 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$137 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$95 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$53 | 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
- Cotton gabardine with intact water resistance
- Original linings and removable warmers
What pulls it down
- Missing belts, which are difficult to replace
- Discoloured collars and cuffs
Selling a trench coat 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.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Confirm the belt and all buckles are present
- Look at the composition label for gabardine content
Getting it ready
- Check the composition: cotton gabardine, poly blend or wool, and whether there is a removable lining.
- Look at the collar edge, cuffs and hem for grubbiness, and have it cleaned if it is dry-clean only and looks tired.
Photograph
- Full length on a hanger, belted, front
- The inner label with composition and care instructions
- The collar, cuffs and hem, plus any stain or fray
Put in the description
- Fabric composition and whether the lining is removable
- Whether the belt, loops and buckle are all present
- Pit-to-pit and full length from shoulder to hem
Fabric, colour and size: “Cotton Gabardine Trench Coat, Stone, Size 12, Belt Included”. Say “belt included” explicitly — buyers have learned to ask and it separates your listing immediately. Name the colour properly; stone, camel and honey are searched by name.
Peaks in early autumn and again in spring, since a trench is a between-seasons coat. Midwinter listings sell slowly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$211 a buyer pays is the A$211 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 trench coats.
- Selling a trench coat in Sydney
- Selling a trench coat in Melbourne
- Selling a trench coat in Brisbane
- Selling a trench coat in Perth
- Selling a trench coat in Adelaide
- Selling a trench coat in Gold Coast
- Selling a trench coat in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a trench coat 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.
Is the belt included?
Check and confirm. It is the single most asked question on a trench coat and the answer changes the price.
Does a missing belt matter?
A great deal. Belts are specific to the coat and hard to match, so a beltless trench sells for noticeably less.
Can gabardine be dry cleaned?
Yes, but repeated harsh cleaning strips the water resistance. Mention how often it has been cleaned if you know.
More: how to sell a trench coat, what trench coats are worth, or Clothing across Australia.