Used power drills in Australia typically sell for A$48 to A$285 (about $34 to $200). Corded drills barely wear out, so yours sells on completeness and whether the chuck still grips — both easy to demonstrate and rarely mentioned.
What power drills are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$287 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$244 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$187 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$129 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$72 | 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
- Recognised trade brands
- Original case and side handle
What pulls it down
- Worn chucks that slip under load
- Burnt-smelling motors
Selling a power drill 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
- Tighten a bit and test it under load
- Run it and listen for bearing noise
Getting it ready
- Check the cable along its whole length for nicks, and test the hammer action and reverse if fitted.
- Gather the case, chuck key, side handle, depth stop and any bits included.
Photograph
- The drill from the side, whole
- The cable, particularly where it enters the body
- The case and every accessory included
Put in the description
- Brand, model and power in watts
- Chuck size and whether keyed or keyless
- Whether it has hammer action, reverse and variable speed
Brand, type and power: “Makita 750W Corded Hammer Drill with Case”. Wattage is a real search term for corded tools. Say whether it has hammer action and whether the case and side handle are included, since those affect the price more than people expect.
Steady all year with a lift in spring as people start projects. Recognised trade brands sell within days; unbranded drills sell slowly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$287 a buyer pays is the A$287 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 power drills.
- Selling a power drill in Sydney
- Selling a power drill in Melbourne
- Selling a power drill in Brisbane
- Selling a power drill in Perth
- Selling a power drill in Adelaide
- Selling a power drill in Gold Coast
- Selling a power drill in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a power drill 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.
Does the chuck still grip properly?
Fit a bit, tighten it and try to twist it out. A slipping chuck is the main wear point on an old drill and buyers test it.
What is chuck slip?
The chuck failing to grip the bit under load. It is the most common wear point and buyers test for it.
Is a repaired cable acceptable?
It is a safety concern and lowers the price. Disclose any repair clearly rather than hiding it in photographs.
More: how to sell a power drill, what power drills are worth, or Tools & DIY across Australia.