Used action cameras in Australia typically sell for A$96 to A$385 (about $67 to $270). Action cameras are judged on the mounts and the battery as much as the camera, because a body with no mounts and one tired battery is a much smaller purchase than it looks.
What action cameras 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
- Complete mount and housing sets
- Undamaged lens covers
What pulls it down
- Discontinued brands with withdrawn apps
- Missing mounts and housings
Selling an action camera 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.
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
- Confirm the app still exists and connects
- Lay out every mount and accessory
Getting it ready
- Gather every mount, housing, cage and cable and lay them out, because accessories are a large share of the value.
- Check the lens or lens cover for scratches, and confirm the waterproof housing seal is intact if one is included.
Photograph
- The camera with all mounts and accessories laid out together
- The lens cover close up, angled to show scratches
- The battery compartment, ports, and any dent, crack or worn seal
Put in the description
- Brand, model and generation
- Maximum video resolution and frame rate
- How many batteries, their honest runtime, and what mounts and housings are included
Brand, model and what is included: “GoPro Hero 9 Black with 3 Batteries and Mounts”. The model generation is the search term and the accessory count is what lifts the price. Say how many batteries — it is the first question every time.
Lifts before summer and winter sports seasons, and before Christmas. Current and one-generation-old models sell within days; older generations drop sharply once a new model launches.
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 action cameras.
- Selling an action camera in Sydney
- Selling an action camera in Melbourne
- Selling an action camera in Brisbane
- Selling an action camera in Perth
- Selling an action camera in Adelaide
- Selling an action camera in Gold Coast
- Selling an action camera in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell an action camera 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.
How many batteries are included and do they hold charge?
Give the count and a real runtime figure for each. Action camera batteries degrade quickly and buyers know to ask.
What makes them lose value?
App withdrawal. Once the maker stops supporting the app, most of the camera’s functionality becomes awkward or unusable.
Should I include the housing?
Yes. Waterproof housings are model-specific and are much of why someone buys an action camera.
More: how to sell an action camera, what action cameras are worth, or Cameras & Photography across Australia.