Used knitwear in Australia typically sells for A$19 to A$86 (about $13 to $61). Knitwear bundles and mixed lots sell on fibre content, so sort by material first — a single cashmere piece is worth more listed alone than the rest of the bundle together.
What knitwear is worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$86 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$73 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$56 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$39 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$22 | 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
- Even, unstretched shape across the shoulders
- Recognised knitwear labels
What pulls it down
- Moth holes, common in stored natural fibres
- Bobbling on the front and under the arms
Selling knitwear 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.
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
- Hold the garment up to the light to reveal holes
- De-pill before photographing
Getting it ready
- De-pill everything and check each piece against a window for moth holes.
- Count the items and note the sizes, and photograph the composition labels together.
Photograph
- The full bundle laid out so every piece is visible
- The best two or three pieces individually
- Any hole, pill or stain, photographed honestly
Put in the description
- Number of pieces and the exact sizes
- Fibre composition of each piece
- Any recognisable brands included
Fibre, count and size: “Wool Knitwear Bundle, 5 Pieces, Size M, All Natural Fibre”. Saying all natural fibre is a genuine differentiator in a bundle listing. Keep bundles to a single size — mixed sizes are much less useful to any one buyer.
Autumn and winter. Natural fibre bundles sell within days in season; acrylic bundles sell cheaply whenever listed.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$86 a buyer pays is the A$86 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 knitwear.
- Selling knitwear in Sydney
- Selling knitwear in Melbourne
- Selling knitwear in Brisbane
- Selling knitwear in Perth
- Selling knitwear in Adelaide
- Selling knitwear in Gold Coast
- Selling knitwear in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell knitwear 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 fibres?
List them per item. A bundle described as knitwear could be all cashmere or all acrylic, and the price difference is enormous.
Can felted knitwear be saved?
No. Felting from a hot wash is permanent, which is why washing history matters more than age in this category.
Does bobbling reduce the price?
It affects the impression more than the value. A few minutes with a fabric shaver usually pays for itself.
More: how to sell knitwear, what knitwear is worth, or Clothing across Australia.