Used washing machines in Australia typically sell for A$155 to A$575 (about $110 to $405). Nobody buys a used washing machine on looks — they buy on the belief that it will not flood the kitchen, so your job is to evidence that it works.
What washing machines 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
- Recent purchase with proof of age
- Original hoses and any remaining warranty
What pulls it down
- Bearing noise, which effectively ends the machine’s life
- Error codes on any cycle
Selling a washing machine 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
- Run a full spin cycle and listen for rumbling or grinding
- Check the door seal and drum for mould and limescale
Getting it ready
- Clean the detergent drawer, door seal and filter. A mouldy seal is the single thing that makes a buyer walk away.
- Find the model number on the door frame or rear, and locate the transit bolts if you still have them.
Photograph
- The whole machine, front, in place
- The model and rating label
- The mid-cycle display running, which proves it works better than any description
Put in the description
- Brand, model number, drum capacity in kg and spin speed in rpm
- Freestanding or integrated
- Approximate age, and any repairs or replaced parts
Brand, capacity and spin speed are the search: “Bosch 8kg 1400rpm Washing Machine, Working”. Capacity in kilograms matters to families and is often left out. If it is integrated rather than freestanding, that must be in the title — it fits an entirely different kitchen.
Sells quickly year round because it is a distress purchase — people buy when theirs has died. A working machine with a demonstration offer often sells within days.
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 washing machines.
- Selling a washing machine in Sydney
- Selling a washing machine in Melbourne
- Selling a washing machine in Brisbane
- Selling a washing machine in Perth
- Selling a washing machine in Adelaide
- Selling a washing machine in Gold Coast
- Selling a washing machine in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a washing machine 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 leak?
Run a full cycle on a dry floor and check. Answer with what you observed rather than a general reassurance — this is the buyer’s real fear.
What is the most common fault buyers ask about?
Drum bearings. A rumbling spin cycle signals an expensive repair, so demonstrate a clean spin if yours is fine.
Who arranges collection for a washing machine?
Almost always the buyer. Say in the listing whether it is upstairs and whether you can help lift it.
More: how to sell a washing machine, what washing machines are worth, or Kitchen & Appliances across Australia.