Sell Your Cat Tree in Australia

Used cat trees in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$170 (about $27 to $120). Cat trees are bought on height and sturdiness and sold on hygiene — buyers assume the worst about a used one, so clean it hard and photograph it honestly.

What cat trees are worth in Australia

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

• Sisal posts with rope intact
• Larger multi-level designs

What pulls it down

• Shredded sisal and torn carpet
• Odour, which is difficult to remove entirely

Selling a cat tree 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

• Push the top platform to check for wobble
• Clean thoroughly and photograph in daylight

Getting it ready

• Check the sisal posts for shredding and the platforms for wobble, and tighten every bolt.
• Be honest about whether the previous cat sprayed on it. That is a smell that does not come out and it must not be a surprise.

Photograph

• The whole tree upright, whole, against a plain wall
• The platforms and any hammock or enclosed bed, from above
• The base and any wobble point, plus every worn, shredded or stained area

Put in the description

• Overall height and base footprint
• Number of platforms, beds, hammocks and scratching posts
• Condition of the sisal and the carpet surfaces

Height and features: “150cm Cat Tree with Hammock and 2 Beds, Sisal Posts”. Height is the search and stability is the concern, so mention the base size for a tall unit. Say if it dismantles, which decides whether it fits in a car.

Steady all year, with a small lift after Christmas and when people take on new cats in spring. Tall, clean, sturdy trees sell within a week.

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 cat trees.

• Selling a cat tree in Sydney
• Selling a cat tree in Melbourne
• Selling a cat tree in Brisbane
• Selling a cat tree in Perth
• Selling a cat tree in Adelaide
• Selling a cat tree in Gold Coast
• Selling a cat tree in Canberra

Common questions

Where can I sell a cat tree 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 it stable for a big cat?

Push it firmly at the top and describe what happens. Base width matters more than height, and owners of large breeds ask this every time.

Can shredded sisal be repaired?

Rewrapping a post with new sisal rope is inexpensive and makes the tree look considerably better.

How do I deal with odour?

A deep clean of removable covers and a thorough vacuum helps. If the odour persists, say so honestly in the listing.

More: how to sell a cat tree, what cat trees are worth, or Pet Supplies across Australia.