Used fridges in Australia typically sell for A$115 to A$480 (about $81 to $335). A standalone fridge is a simple sale: get the dimensions right, prove it cools, and be clear about whether it is under-counter or full height.
What fridges are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$479 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$407 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$311 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$216 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$120 | 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
- Door seals that grip properly
- Quiet compressors with normal cycling
What pulls it down
- Perished door seals
- Missing shelves, which are model-specific
Selling a fridge 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
- Run it for a day and confirm it holds temperature
- Count the shelves and drawers
Getting it ready
- Measure height, width and depth, and note whether it is under-counter, full height or integrated.
- Clean inside thoroughly, check the door seal grips, and confirm all shelves and the salad drawer are present.
Photograph
- The fridge closed, front
- The rating label inside the door
- The door seal and any dent, rust or missing shelf
Put in the description
- Height, width and depth in centimetres
- Capacity in litres, and whether it has an ice box
- Under-counter, full height, or integrated
Type, capacity and brand: “Under Counter Fridge, 130L, Beko, White”. Under-counter versus full height is the primary filter because it decides whether the fridge fits the buyer’s kitchen at all. Add the dimensions in the description without fail.
Steady year round with a lift in summer and at moving times. Under-counter models sell fastest because they suit flats and rentals.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$479 a buyer pays is the A$479 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 fridges.
- Selling a fridge in Sydney
- Selling a fridge in Melbourne
- Selling a fridge in Brisbane
- Selling a fridge in Perth
- Selling a fridge in Adelaide
- Selling a fridge in Gold Coast
- Selling a fridge in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a fridge 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 exact dimensions?
Measure all three and give centimetres. Fridges go into fixed gaps and a centimetre either way decides the sale.
How do I test the door seal?
Close the door on a sheet of paper and pull. If it slides out easily the seal has perished.
Should it be transported upright?
Yes, and it should stand for several hours before being switched on. Tell the buyer, because getting it wrong damages the compressor.
More: how to sell a fridge, what fridges are worth, or Kitchen & Appliances across Australia.