Used iPads in Australia typically sell for A$170 to A$860 (about $120 to $605). iPads are bought by people who know exactly which generation they want, so the single most valuable thing you can do is identify the model number precisely.
What iPads are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$862 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$733 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$561 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$388 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$216 | 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
- Cellular versions, which sell for a clear premium over Wi-Fi only
- Apple Pencil support, and the Pencil included if you have it
What pulls it down
- Any activation lock still attached to an old Apple account
- Base models too old to take current iPadOS releases
Selling an iPad 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.
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.
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
- Check the model number in Settings > General > About
- Compare sold listings for the same line, generation and connectivity
Getting it ready
- Sign out of iCloud and erase all content and settings so Activation Lock is cleared.
- Check whether it is Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi plus Cellular, because the cellular version is worth meaningfully more.
Photograph
- Front, screen on, showing the home screen
- The About screen showing model, capacity and serial
- Any crack, dent or screen blemish, close up
Put in the description
- Exact generation and release year, plus storage in GB
- Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi plus Cellular, and whether the cellular is unlocked
- Which Apple Pencil generation it supports, if any
Generation, storage and connectivity: “iPad Air 4th Gen 64GB Wi-Fi, Space Grey”. If it takes a particular Apple Pencil generation, mention it — that is a search buyers make deliberately, and stating compatibility saves you three messages.
Steady demand all year, rising before Christmas and at the start of the school year. Cellular models and larger storage sizes sell fastest.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$862 a buyer pays is the A$862 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 iPads.
- Selling an iPad in Sydney
- Selling an iPad in Melbourne
- Selling an iPad in Brisbane
- Selling an iPad in Perth
- Selling an iPad in Adelaide
- Selling an iPad in Gold Coast
- Selling an iPad in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell an iPad 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.
Which generation is it?
Read it off the About screen rather than guessing from appearance. Several iPad generations look nearly identical and are worth very different amounts.
Does a cellular iPad sell for more than Wi-Fi?
Yes, consistently — it is one of the clearest price differences in the tablet market, so make sure your listing says which one you have.
Is an old iPad worth selling?
Often yes. Even models past their update window sell as reading, kitchen and children’s devices, though the price is modest.
More: how to sell an iPad, what iPads are worth, or Electronics across Australia.