Used keyboard pianos in Australia typically sell for A$96 to A$575 (about $67 to $405). Keyboards sell on key count and whether the keys are weighted, and those two facts decide whether the buyer is a beginner, a student or a gigging player.
What keyboard pianos are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$575 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$489 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$374 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$259 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$144 | 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
- Every key sounding evenly with no dead notes
- Recognised makers with a following among players
What pulls it down
- Dead or sticking keys, the most common fault
- Missing power supply, which is often proprietary
Selling a keyboard piano 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.
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
- Play every key individually and listen for dead or uneven notes
- Confirm you have the correct power supply
Getting it ready
- Test every key and every control for dead notes, sticking keys and crackling sliders.
- Locate the power supply, which is very often proprietary, and the sustain pedal and stand if you have them.
Photograph
- The keyboard from above, whole, keys visible
- The rear panel showing the ports and power socket
- The power supply, pedal, stand and anything else included
Put in the description
- Number of keys and the action type: weighted, semi-weighted or synth
- Brand, model, and whether it has built-in speakers
- Whether the power supply, sustain pedal and stand are included
Key count and action: “Yamaha P-45 88 Key Weighted Digital Piano”. Those are the two filters buyers apply first. Say whether the power supply is included, because proprietary adapters are expensive and their absence is a real deduction.
Steady with a strong Christmas lift and a September bump as lessons start. Weighted 88 key instruments sell fastest.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$575 a buyer pays is the A$575 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 keyboard pianos.
- Selling a keyboard piano in Sydney
- Selling a keyboard piano in Melbourne
- Selling a keyboard piano in Brisbane
- Selling a keyboard piano in Perth
- Selling a keyboard piano in Adelaide
- Selling a keyboard piano in Gold Coast
- Selling a keyboard piano in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a keyboard piano 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.
Are the keys weighted?
Press one and feel for resistance, or check the specification. Weighted actions suit piano students and unweighted ones suit synth players — entirely different buyers.
What is the most common keyboard fault?
Dead or uneven keys from failing contacts. Play every key before listing, because buyers will ask.
Does the power supply matter?
Yes, more than sellers expect. Many are proprietary voltages, and a keyboard without one is awkward to test or use.
More: how to sell a keyboard piano, what keyboard pianos are worth, or Music & Instruments across Australia.