Used cashmere sweaters in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$170 (about $27 to $120). Cashmere is bought on condition of the fibre, so the two things that decide your price are pilling and moth holes — and both need photographing rather than describing.
What cashmere sweaters 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
- No pilling, or pilling that has been properly removed
- Classic colours that sell in any season
What pulls it down
- Moth holes, which are common and immediately visible
- Thin single-ply knits that have gone see-through at the elbows
Selling a cashmere sweater 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.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Hold the knit up to the light to reveal moth damage and thin patches
- De-pill it carefully before photographing
Getting it ready
- Hold it up to a window and check for moth holes, which are small, round and easy to miss under artificial light.
- Hand-wash gently if it needs it, and reshape flat to dry — never hang a wet cashmere sweater.
Photograph
- Laid flat, front, on a contrasting plain surface
- A close, well-lit shot of the knit surface after de-pilling, to prove the condition
- Any hole, thin patch or repair, photographed against a light background so the size is clear
Put in the description
- The exact cashmere percentage, and what the rest of the blend is
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Whether there are any moth holes, however small, and how many
Put the cashmere percentage and the brand in the title, because “100% Cashmere” is the search and a blend is a different product: “100% Cashmere Crew Neck Jumper, Camel, Size M”. If it is a blend, say the percentage rather than letting a buyer assume.
Sells from October through February, with a clear peak before Christmas. Outside that window prices soften noticeably, so a summer listing is usually worth holding.
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 cashmere sweaters.
- Selling a cashmere sweater in Sydney
- Selling a cashmere sweater in Melbourne
- Selling a cashmere sweater in Brisbane
- Selling a cashmere sweater in Perth
- Selling a cashmere sweater in Adelaide
- Selling a cashmere sweater in Gold Coast
- Selling a cashmere sweater in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a cashmere sweater 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.
Are there any moth holes?
Check against a window before you list, and answer with a number and a photograph. This is the question that decides the sale on any cashmere item.
Do moth holes make a cashmere jumper unsellable?
Not unsellable, but they lower the price considerably. Disclose them with a photograph — buyers will find them.
Does de-pilling actually increase what I get?
Noticeably. It takes a few minutes with a comb or a fabric shaver and makes the difference between looking tired and looking cared for.
More: how to sell a cashmere sweater, what cashmere sweaters are worth, or Clothing across Australia.