Used scooters in Australia typically sell for A$29 to A$170 (about $20 to $120). Scooters split sharply between children’s push scooters and adult stunt or electric models, so say which yours is in the first line or you will field the wrong enquiries.
What scooters are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$172 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$147 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$112 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$78 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$43 | 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
- Smooth-running wheels with no flat spots
- Undamaged decks with grip tape intact
What pulls it down
- Flat-spotted or seized wheels
- Failed folding locks with play
Selling a scooter in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
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.
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
- Roll it and listen for wheel bearing noise
- Inspect the deck around the folding joint
Getting it ready
- Test the fold mechanism, the brake and both wheels, and check the bearings spin freely.
- Check the deck for cracks and the bars for play at the clamp.
Photograph
- The scooter side on, whole, unfolded
- The deck and clamp close up
- The wheels and brake, plus any crack or wear
Put in the description
- Type: children’s, commuter, stunt or electric
- Age or weight rating
- Wheel size and material, and whether it folds
Type, brand and age suitability: “Micro Maxi Deluxe Scooter, Ages 5-12, Folding”. Type is the first filter and prevents wasted messages. For electric models put the range and battery in the title instead — that is what those buyers search.
April through August with a Christmas lift for children’s models. Recognised brands sell quickly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$172 a buyer pays is the A$172 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 scooters.
- Selling a scooter in Sydney
- Selling a scooter in Melbourne
- Selling a scooter in Brisbane
- Selling a scooter in Perth
- Selling a scooter in Adelaide
- Selling a scooter in Gold Coast
- Selling a scooter in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a scooter 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 age is it for?
Give the maker’s age or weight rating. It is the first thing a parent asks and it prevents the wrong buyer travelling.
Can wheels be replaced?
On recognised brands yes, and cheaply. Worn wheels are not a reason to avoid an otherwise sound scooter.
Do children’s and adult scooters differ?
Considerably in weight rating and deck size. State which it is and the maximum rider weight if marked.
More: how to sell a scooter, what scooters are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across Australia.