Used power drills in Mackay 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.
Selling a power drill in Mackay
Mackay is a sugar town that became a mining service town, sitting between the cane fields and the coal basin inland. A large part of the working population is on rotation rather than resident full time, and that shapes both what people buy and how quickly they sell it again.
Everything is done by vehicle and utes are common, which makes collecting something large easier here than in most places. Rotation schedules mean a seller may only be in town on certain weeks, so agree the window early rather than assuming flexibility.
On tools bought for mine work, ask whether they were used on site or at home. Site tools earn their keep and are often better maintained, but they have also done far more hours than the same model from a garage.
Mackay, in Queensland, has around 85,000 people, which means a small local market, which makes the nearby towns part of your audience rather than an afterthought. Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Mackay
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.
Sell your Power Drill in Mackay
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
What power drills are worth
What lifts the price
- Chucks that grip without slipping
- Recognised trade brands
What pulls it down
- Burnt-smelling motors
- Missing chuck keys on keyed models
Working out what yours is worth
- Tighten a bit and test it under load
- Run it and listen for bearing noise
Getting it ready
- Test it under load, not just spinning free, and check the chuck grips a bit firmly without slipping.
- Check the cable along its whole length for nicks, and test the hammer action and reverse if fitted.
Photograph
- The cable, particularly where it enters the body
- The case and every accessory included
Put in the description
- Whether it has hammer action, reverse and variable speed
- Whether the case, chuck key, side handle and any bits are included
Compact and reasonably cheap to post, though heavier than they look — weigh the case before quoting.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (Queensland)
Common questions
Where can I sell a power drill in Mackay?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. Everything is done by vehicle and utes are common, which makes collecting something large easier here than in most places. Rotation schedules mean a seller may only be in town on certain weeks, so agree the window early rather than assuming flexibility.
Is the cable damaged?
Run it through your hands, checking especially where it enters the body. Nicked cables are a safety issue and must be disclosed.
How much is a power drill worth in Mackay?
Most used power drills change hands for A$48 to A$285 (about $34 to $200). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a power drill across Australia, what power drills are worth, everything second hand in Mackay, or Tools & DIY in Mackay.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.