Used smartwatches in Australia typically sell for A$77 to A$480 (about $54 to $335). Smartwatches are bought on compatibility and battery life, so name the exact model, say which phones it works with, and give a tested figure for how long a charge lasts.
What smartwatches are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$479 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$407 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$311 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$216 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$120 | 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
- Battery lasting close to its original rated day count
- Spare or unworn straps included
What pulls it down
- Models no longer receiving software updates
- Deep scratches to the screen or bezel
Selling a smartwatch 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 model still takes current software updates
- Confirm you still have the correct charger
Getting it ready
- Charge fully and time a realistic day of use, including any always-on display setting.
- Unpair from your phone, factory reset, and remove it from any account or activation lock.
Photograph
- The watch face on, showing the display working
- The settings screen with the model and case size
- The band, charger and anything else included
Put in the description
- Exact model, case size and material
- Phone compatibility, and whether it needs a specific app or platform
- Tested battery life per charge
Brand, model and case size: “Garmin Forerunner 255, 46mm, Black”. Case size matters for fit and band compatibility. State which phones it pairs with — a watch that only works with one platform needs saying, and it saves you a dozen messages.
Steady with a strong Christmas lift and a January bump from fitness resolutions. Fitness-focused models sell fastest in the new year.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$479 a buyer pays is the A$479 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 smartwatches.
- Selling a smartwatch in Sydney
- Selling a smartwatch in Melbourne
- Selling a smartwatch in Brisbane
- Selling a smartwatch in Perth
- Selling a smartwatch in Adelaide
- Selling a smartwatch in Gold Coast
- Selling a smartwatch in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a smartwatch 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 it work with my phone?
State the platform requirement plainly. Some watches are locked to one ecosystem and buyers get caught out constantly.
Why does the charger matter so much?
Because it is almost always proprietary. Without it a buyer has to source a model-specific charger before they can use the watch at all.
Should I include spare straps?
Yes. Straps are inexpensive but bundling them makes the listing more attractive at no real cost to you.
More: how to sell a smartwatch, what smartwatches are worth, or Electronics across Australia.