Used turntables in Australia typically sell for A$96 to A$575 (about $67 to $405). Turntables are bought by people upgrading, so specify the tonearm, cartridge and drive type — this audience knows exactly what those mean and will not enquire without them.
What turntables are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$575 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$489 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$374 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$259 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$144 | 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
- Correct, stable speed on both settings
- Original dust cover, mat and counterweight
What pulls it down
- Worn styli, which damage records
- Missing counterweights, which are model-specific
Selling a turntable 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
- Check the platter speed is steady on both settings
- Confirm the counterweight and headshell are present
Getting it ready
- Check speed accuracy with a strobe or app, confirm the tonearm moves freely with correct tracking force, and inspect the stylus.
- Check the belt if belt driven, and whether the dust cover, mat and counterweight are present.
Photograph
- The deck from above with the lid open, whole
- The rear outputs and any switches
- The platter and belt or motor, plus any plinth damage
Put in the description
- Brand, model, and drive type: belt, direct or idler
- Tonearm type and cartridge fitted, plus whether it is original or an upgrade
- Approximate stylus hours, and speed accuracy
Brand, model and cartridge: “Rega Planar 1 Turntable with Carbon Cartridge, Belt Drive”. Serious buyers search by model. Say whether the cartridge has been upgraded and what the original was — upgrades add real value when documented.
Steady with an active hi-fi market and a Christmas lift. Well-regarded models sell within days; unbranded decks sit.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$575 a buyer pays is the A$575 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 turntables.
- Selling a turntable in Sydney
- Selling a turntable in Melbourne
- Selling a turntable in Brisbane
- Selling a turntable in Perth
- Selling a turntable in Adelaide
- Selling a turntable in Gold Coast
- Selling a turntable in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a turntable 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 cartridge is fitted?
Read the model off the cartridge body. It is a meaningful part of the value and this audience prices it separately.
How do I know if the stylus is worn?
Inspect the tip under magnification — a worn one looks flattened rather than conical. Worn styli damage records, so buyers ask.
Is a missing counterweight a problem?
A significant one. It is model-specific, essential for setting tracking force, and awkward to replace.
More: how to sell a turntable, what turntables are worth, or Vinyl & CDs across Australia.