Used TV units in Australia typically sell for A$48 to A$270 (about $34 to $190). TV units sell almost entirely on dimensions, because the buyer has a specific television and a specific alcove, and every question they ask is really about whether it fits.
What TV units are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$268 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$228 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$174 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$121 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$67 | 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
- Cable management ports already cut
- Sizes suited to common television widths
What pulls it down
- Sagging particleboard shelves
- Damaged glass shelves and doors
Selling a TV unit 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.
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
- Sight along shelves for sag
- Check every door and drawer
Getting it ready
- Test drawers and doors, and check any glass shelf for chips at the corners.
- Tighten legs or castors and check the top for a sag if it has carried a heavy set for years.
Photograph
- The whole unit straight on, empty, against a plain wall
- The back, showing cable holes and whether the rear is open or panelled
- Inside any cupboard or drawer, plus every scratch, chip or mark
Put in the description
- Width, depth and height in centimetres, and the usable top width between any raised edges
- Maximum TV size or weight it is designed for, if the label or manual states it
- Storage layout — open shelves, drawers, cupboards — and whether shelves are adjustable
Width first, because that is the search: “150cm TV Unit, Oak Effect, 2 Drawers” or “Corner TV Stand, Glass Shelves, 100cm”. Say whether it is a corner unit, since that is a completely different buyer and putting it in the title saves you a stream of wrong enquiries.
Steady, with a lift around major sporting events and Christmas when televisions get replaced. Wide units in neutral finishes sell within a couple of weeks.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$268 a buyer pays is the A$268 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 TV units.
- Selling a TV unit in Sydney
- Selling a TV unit in Melbourne
- Selling a TV unit in Brisbane
- Selling a TV unit in Perth
- Selling a TV unit in Adelaide
- Selling a TV unit in Gold Coast
- Selling a TV unit in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a TV unit 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.
Will my 55-inch TV fit on it?
Give the usable top width in centimetres and let them check their own stand footprint. Screen size in inches is diagonal and tells nobody how wide the feet sit.
Do glass shelves matter?
They look good but chip easily. Check every edge, since a chipped glass shelf is both a safety and value issue.
Are TV units worth much?
Modest sums unless solid wood or a design piece. They sell quickly though, because most households need one.
More: how to sell a TV unit, what TV units are worth, or Furniture across Australia.