Used headphones in Australia typically sell for A$48 to A$345 (about $34 to $240). Used headphones sell on hygiene and honesty about the earpads, because that is what buyers are quietly worried about and almost no listing addresses it.
What headphones 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
- Working noise cancellation on models that offer it
- Headband padding with no flaking or splitting
What pulls it down
- Flaking or crumbling ear pads, the most common fault
- A battery that no longer holds charge on wireless models
Selling headphones 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
- Test both channels at low and high volume for crackle
- On wireless pairs, charge fully and time real playback
Getting it ready
- Test both drivers with something in stereo to confirm neither channel is dead or crackling.
- Find the model number and check whether the earpads are user-replaceable, which is a genuine selling point.
Photograph
- The full pair as they will be sent, from the side
- The headband and hinges, which are where headphones crack
- The cable, case and any adapters included
Put in the description
- Exact brand and model number
- Wired or wireless, and whether they have active noise cancelling
- Earpad condition, and whether replacements are available for the model
Brand and model exactly, plus whether they are wireless and noise cancelling: “Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones”. Model numbers are how audio buyers search. Add whether the original case is included, because for over-ear headphones that materially affects the price.
Consistent all year with a lift before Christmas. Recognised audio brands sell within days; unbranded pairs sit for a long time.
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 headphones.
- Selling headphones in Sydney
- Selling headphones in Melbourne
- Selling headphones in Brisbane
- Selling headphones in Perth
- Selling headphones in Adelaide
- Selling headphones in Gold Coast
- Selling headphones in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell headphones 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 condition are the earpads in?
Photograph them. Perished pads are common and buyers accept them when told, because replacements are often cheap — but only if you say so first.
Are flaking ear pads a dealbreaker?
Not usually, provided replacements exist for that model. Say so in the listing and buyers will factor in the small cost.
Should I include the original case?
Yes. Cases protect headphones in transit and their absence is noticed on premium models.
More: how to sell headphones, what headphones are worth, or Electronics across Australia.