Used cordless drills in Australia typically sell for A$57 to A$345 (about $40 to $240). On a cordless drill you are really selling the battery platform, so state the voltage, the battery capacity and how many batteries are included before anything else.
What cordless drills are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$345 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$293 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$224 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$155 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$86 | 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
- Brushless motors, which last far longer
- Recognised trade brands with wide battery compatibility
What pulls it down
- Degraded batteries, the usual reason these are sold
- Worn chucks that no longer grip bits securely
Selling a cordless drill in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
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.
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.
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
- Charge each battery fully and test under load
- Confirm which battery platform it belongs to
Getting it ready
- Charge every battery fully and test how long each holds under load. Degraded batteries are the main reason used cordless tools are cheap.
- Test the chuck, both speed settings, the clutch and the charger.
Photograph
- The drill with a battery fitted, from the side
- The battery labels showing voltage and amp-hour rating
- The chuck and clutch collar, plus the case and any bits
Put in the description
- Brand, battery platform and voltage
- How many batteries, their amp-hour rating and their tested condition
- Whether the charger is included, and whether it is the fast charger
Brand, voltage and batteries: “DeWalt 18V Cordless Drill with 2 x 4.0Ah Batteries and Charger”. Battery count and capacity belong in the title because they are most of the value. Naming the platform matters — buyers already invested in a brand’s batteries search for it specifically.
Steady all year with a spring lift. Trade-brand tools with healthy batteries sell within days; tools with tired batteries need honest pricing.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$345 a buyer pays is the A$345 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 cordless drills.
- Selling a cordless drill in Sydney
- Selling a cordless drill in Melbourne
- Selling a cordless drill in Brisbane
- Selling a cordless drill in Perth
- Selling a cordless drill in Adelaide
- Selling a cordless drill in Gold Coast
- Selling a cordless drill in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a cordless drill 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 are the batteries holding up?
Charge each one and test under load. Replacement batteries often cost more than a used drill, so this single answer sets the price.
Are bare tools worth selling?
Yes, to people who already own batteries of that platform. Be explicit that no battery or charger is included.
What is a brushless motor?
A motor with no wearing brushes, giving longer life and better efficiency. Buyers pay a premium for brushless tools.
More: how to sell a cordless drill, what cordless drills are worth, or Tools & DIY across Australia.