Used dog kennels in Australia typically sell for A$57 to A$345 (about $40 to $240). An outdoor kennel is judged on whether it is genuinely weatherproof, and the two details that prove it are a raised floor and a felted, overhanging roof.
What dog kennels 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
- Intact felt or shingle roofing
- Larger sizes for bigger breeds
What pulls it down
- Rot at the base and around the door
- Chewed door frames
Selling a dog kennel 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
- Press the base timbers for soft rot
- Measure the internal dimensions
Getting it ready
- Inspect the roof felt for splits and confirm the roof overhangs the entrance enough to keep rain out.
- Clean it out and check for rot around the doorway, which weathers fastest.
Photograph
- The whole kennel outdoors, from the front three-quarter, whole
- The roof and how far it overhangs the entrance
- The base timbers and any rot, split panel or worn felt
Put in the description
- Internal and external dimensions, and doorway height and width
- Construction material, and whether it is insulated or lined
- Whether the floor is raised, and whether the roof lifts or hinges for cleaning
Size and construction: “Large Wooden Dog Kennel, Apex Roof, Raised Floor”. Buyers size by their dog, so give internal dimensions. Insulated and apex-roof are both genuine searches, and a removable roof for cleaning is worth saying.
Sells from spring through early autumn, with very little demand in midwinter. A sound treated kennel listed in April or May moves within a fortnight.
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 dog kennels.
- Selling a dog kennel in Sydney
- Selling a dog kennel in Melbourne
- Selling a dog kennel in Brisbane
- Selling a dog kennel in Perth
- Selling a dog kennel in Adelaide
- Selling a dog kennel in Gold Coast
- Selling a dog kennel in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a dog kennel 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 size dog does it suit?
Give the internal dimensions and let the owner judge. A dog should be able to stand and turn comfortably, and only they know their dog’s measurements.
How do I check for rot?
Press firmly on the base timbers and around the door frame. Anything soft means the wood has gone.
Does it need treating?
A coat of animal-safe preservative before selling improves both appearance and price for very little outlay.
More: how to sell a dog kennel, what dog kennels are worth, or Pet Supplies across Australia.