Used heels in Australia typically sell for A$23 to A$115 (about $16 to $81). Heels sell on brand and on the state of the tips and the heel covering — and honest measurement matters more here than in any other footwear, because there is no give at all.
What heels are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$115 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$98 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$75 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$52 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$29 | 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 heel tips with no exposed metal
- Original box and dust bags
What pulls it down
- Worn-through heel tips showing the metal pin
- Stretched or creased vamps
Selling heels 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’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Look at the heel tips and note whether they need replacing
- Measure the heel height and state it
Getting it ready
- Inspect the heel covering for lifting or scuffing, which is the wear point on covered heels.
- Clean the soles and the insole. A soiled insole reads as worn far more strongly than the actual wear justifies.
Photograph
- The pair side on, standing, so the heel shape and height read clearly
- The insole and inside label showing brand and size
- The heel covering close up, plus any scuff, mark or lifting
Put in the description
- Size as marked, with UK, EU and US equivalents
- Heel height in centimetres, and heel type — stiletto, block, kitten or wedge
- Material of the upper and whether the sole is leather or synthetic
Brand, style and height: “Kurt Geiger Court Heels, Size 5, Black Patent” or “Block Heel Sandals, Nude, EU 38, 7cm”. Heel height in centimetres belongs in the description at least, because a buyer who cannot walk in 10cm will not buy them at any price.
Lifts around party season from November to December and again through wedding season in late spring. Neutral colours in common sizes sell fastest; bold occasion colours take longer but face less competition.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$115 a buyer pays is the A$115 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 heels.
- Selling heels in Sydney
- Selling heels in Melbourne
- Selling heels in Brisbane
- Selling heels in Perth
- Selling heels in Adelaide
- Selling heels in Gold Coast
- Selling heels in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell heels 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 high is the heel?
Measure from the floor to where the heel meets the shoe and give it in centimetres. It is the single most decisive fact and almost nobody includes it.
Is it worth replacing heel tips before selling?
Usually yes. It is inexpensive and removes the most visible reason for a buyer to negotiate.
Do designer heels hold value?
Better than unbranded ones, though footwear generally holds value less well than bags because wear is so visible.
More: how to sell heels, what heels are worth, or Shoes & Footwear across Australia.