Sell Your Sofa in Australia

Used sofas in Australia typically sell for A$115 to A$765 (about $81 to $540). Sofas sell locally and on measurements, and the deal most often collapses at the front door — so give exact dimensions and say plainly whether the legs come off.

What sofas are worth in Australia

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

• Removable, washable covers
• Firm cushions that still hold their shape

What pulls it down

• Sagging seat cushions and a frame that creaks under weight
• Very large corner units that fit few rooms

Selling a sofa 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 Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.

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.

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

• Measure width, depth and height, and check it through your own doorway
• Search sold listings for the same maker and model

Getting it ready

• Vacuum thoroughly including under the cushions, and clean any marks you reasonably can.
• Check the frame by sitting at each end, and look for a fire-safety label, which UK buyers and many buyers elsewhere expect to see.

Photograph

• The whole sofa straight on, in daylight, in the room
• The cushions lifted, showing the base and the underside condition
• The fire-safety label, plus any stain, tear or worn patch

Put in the description

• Width, depth and height in centimetres, plus the diagonal for doorway clearance
• Number of seats, and whether it is a sofa bed, recliner or corner unit
• Material: fabric, leather, faux leather, velvet

Size, type and material: “3 Seater Grey Fabric Sofa, 200cm Wide”. Width in centimetres belongs in the title because buyers are measuring a specific wall. Say if it is a sofa bed, a recliner or a corner unit — those are separate searches with different buyers.

Sells year round, with lifts around moving season in spring and summer and in the new year. Neutral colours sell considerably faster than bold ones.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$767 a buyer pays is the A$767 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 sofas.

• Selling a sofa in Sydney
• Selling a sofa in Melbourne
• Selling a sofa in Brisbane
• Selling a sofa in Perth
• Selling a sofa in Adelaide
• Selling a sofa in Gold Coast
• Selling a sofa in Canberra

Common questions

Where can I sell a sofa 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 are the exact dimensions?

Give width, depth, height and diagonal. Vague answers here waste an afternoon for both of you when it will not go through the door.

Do I need to arrange delivery when selling a sofa?

Not necessarily — most second-hand sofas are sold as collection only, and saying so clearly in the listing avoids wasted messages.

Does a sofa with pet hair sell?

Yes, but clean it thoroughly first and mention there was a pet in the home. Buyers with allergies will ask.

More: how to sell a sofa, what sofas are worth, or Furniture across Australia.