Used dog crates in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$170 (about $27 to $120). Dog crates sell almost instantly at the right price because every new owner needs one — the entire listing comes down to the internal dimensions and whether the tray is present.
What dog crates 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
- Intact plastic base tray
- Folding designs that transport easily
What pulls it down
- Bent bars from chewing or escape attempts
- Latches that no longer hold
Selling a dog crate 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 Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
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
- Fold and unfold it to check the mechanism
- Measure it and state the internal dimensions
Getting it ready
- Check the door latches work smoothly and the hinges are true, and that the tray slides out and is uncracked.
- Wash it down and check for bent bars or rust at the joints.
Photograph
- The crate set up, whole, from a three-quarter angle
- The door latches and hinges close up
- The tray removed, plus any bent bar, rust patch or chewed corner
Put in the description
- Internal length, width and height in centimetres
- Number of doors, and whether it folds flat
- Whether the plastic tray and any divider panel are included
Size and type: “Large Folding Dog Crate, 91cm, 2 Doors with Tray”. Length in centimetres is the real search; the manufacturer’s size labels are inconsistent between brands. Say whether it folds flat, which decides transport and storage.
Steady all year with a lift after Christmas and in summer, when puppies arrive. Common sizes in sound condition often sell the same day they are listed.
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 dog crates.
- Selling a dog crate in Sydney
- Selling a dog crate in Melbourne
- Selling a dog crate in Brisbane
- Selling a dog crate in Perth
- Selling a dog crate in Adelaide
- Selling a dog crate in Gold Coast
- Selling a dog crate in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a dog crate 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.
What are the internal measurements?
Give all three in centimetres. Brand size labels vary wildly and owners are matching a specific dog, so the measurement is the only answer that works.
Does a missing tray matter?
Yes. Trays are size-specific and awkward to replace, so a crate without one is much harder to sell.
Should I clean it before selling?
Definitely. A thorough clean and honest photographs make a substantial difference to how quickly it moves.
More: how to sell a dog crate, what dog crates are worth, or Pet Supplies across Australia.