Used bomber jackets in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$170 (about $27 to $120). Bomber jackets are bought on fit through the shoulders and the state of the ribbing, because perished cuffs and hem are what make an old bomber look tired.
What bomber jackets are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$172 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$147 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$112 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$78 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$43 | 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
- Recognised designer and heritage labels
- Working original zips
What pulls it down
- Stretched ribbing that no longer recovers
- Cracked printed or embroidered patches
Selling a bomber jacket 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
- Check the inner label for maker and any contract markings
- Work the main zip fully
Getting it ready
- Test the main zip along its full length, since a two-way zip that has lost a tooth is a real deduction.
- Read the composition label: nylon, wool blend, leather and satin bombers are quite different products.
Photograph
- Front on a hanger, zipped, full jacket in frame
- The inner label with brand, size and composition
- The lining and any tear, pull or stain
Put in the description
- Outer material and lining composition
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Condition of the ribbing at cuffs, collar and hem
Material, style and size: “MA-1 Nylon Bomber Jacket, Sage Green, Size M”. Material is the price driver here and the search term. If it is a genuine military issue or a recognised brand, put that in the title — both are searched deliberately.
Strongest from September to November and again in early spring. Nylon bombers sell year round; wool and leather ones follow the cold.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$172 a buyer pays is the A$172 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 bomber jackets.
- Selling a bomber jacket in Sydney
- Selling a bomber jacket in Melbourne
- Selling a bomber jacket in Brisbane
- Selling a bomber jacket in Perth
- Selling a bomber jacket in Adelaide
- Selling a bomber jacket in Gold Coast
- Selling a bomber jacket in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a bomber jacket 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.
Has the ribbing gone baggy?
Stretch a cuff and let it go. Perished ribbing is the classic bomber fault and the thing that makes it look old in photographs.
What is a contract label?
A label on genuine military garments showing the contract and specification. It is the strongest evidence a jacket is real issue.
Does stretched ribbing matter?
Yes, it is very visible and cannot be restored. Buyers check cuffs and hem before almost anything else.
More: how to sell a bomber jacket, what bomber jackets are worth, or Clothing across Australia.