Used kurtas in Australia typically sell for A$15 to A$86 (about $11 to $61). Kurtas sell on fabric and length, so state both plainly — cotton and silk sit at different prices, and kurta length varies from hip to well below the knee.
What kurtas are 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
- Hand embroidery over machine work
- Complete sets with matching bottoms
What pulls it down
- Colour bleeding from earlier washes
- Underarm marks
Selling a kurta 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.
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.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the composition label or feel the weave
- Confirm whether matching bottoms are included
Getting it ready
- Measure the chest, shoulder, sleeve and full length.
- Check the neckline embroidery, side slits and any button placket.
Photograph
- Laid flat, front, whole garment
- The fabric label and a tape showing full length
- Side slits, cuffs and any mark or pull
Put in the description
- Fabric composition and whether it is handloom
- Chest, shoulder, sleeve and full length measurements
- Embroidery or print style, if any
Fabric, style and size: “Pure Cotton Kurta, Knee Length, Size 40, Chikankari Work”. Name the embroidery style where there is one — chikankari, zari and block print are searched individually and priced differently.
Steady year round with lifts around festivals. Cotton and linen sell strongest in summer.
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 kurtas.
- Selling a kurta in Sydney
- Selling a kurta in Melbourne
- Selling a kurta in Brisbane
- Selling a kurta in Perth
- Selling a kurta in Adelaide
- Selling a kurta in Gold Coast
- Selling a kurta in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a kurta 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 length is it?
Measure shoulder to hem and say. Kurta length ranges widely and it changes the whole garment.
Do matching bottoms matter?
Yes. A complete set sells noticeably better than the kurta alone, since matching afterwards is difficult.
How should I photograph embroidery?
Close up and in natural light, so buyers can see whether it is hand or machine work.
More: how to sell a kurta, what kurtas are worth, or Clothing across Australia.