Used suits in Australia typically sell for A$57 to A$285 (about $40 to $200). Suits sell on the jacket and trouser measurements together, and the fastest way to lose the sale is not saying whether the trousers have been altered.
What suits 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 cloth mills named on the label
- Matching trousers with unworn seat and hems
What pulls it down
- Fused construction that has bubbled at the lapel
- Moth damage, common on stored wool
Selling a suit 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.
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
- Pinch the lapel to feel whether there is a floating canvas layer
- Measure the chest, shoulder and inseam rather than trusting the label
Getting it ready
- Check whether the trousers have been taken up or let out, and whether there is turn-up allowance left.
- Inspect the lining, the crotch seam and the seat, and have it dry-cleaned if it looks tired.
Photograph
- Jacket and trousers laid out together, front
- A tape across the trouser waist and the hem showing any alteration
- The lining, plus any shine, pull or stain
Put in the description
- Jacket shoulders, chest, sleeve and length
- Trouser waist, inside leg and rise, and whether hemmed or with turn-up allowance
- Fabric composition and whether it is two or three piece
Fabric, colour and both sizes: “Wool Two Piece Suit, Charcoal, Jacket 40R Trousers W34 L31”. Give both sizes in the title, because a suit that fits the chest but not the leg is no use. Say two-piece or three-piece explicitly.
Lifts around wedding season in spring and summer, interview periods in autumn, and before Christmas. Classic colours sell steadily; fashion cuts date quickly.
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 suits.
- Selling a suit in Sydney
- Selling a suit in Melbourne
- Selling a suit in Brisbane
- Selling a suit in Perth
- Selling a suit in Adelaide
- Selling a suit in Gold Coast
- Selling a suit in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a suit 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.
Have the trousers been altered?
Check the hem and waistband for alteration stitching and say. A shortened inside leg cannot be undone beyond the allowance.
What is the difference between canvassed and fused?
A canvassed suit has a floating layer that moulds to the wearer; a fused one is glued and can bubble with age. Pinch the lapel to tell them apart.
Does moth damage make a suit unsellable?
Small holes lower the price but do not prevent a sale if disclosed. Check carefully, since buyers will.
More: how to sell a suit, what suits are worth, or Clothing across Australia.