Used wetsuits in Australia typically sell for A$57 to A$285 (about $40 to $200). Wetsuits sell on thickness and seal condition, and the buyer’s real question is whether the seams and zip still keep water out.
What wetsuits 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
- Intact glued and blind-stitched seams
- Recognised surf and dive brands
What pulls it down
- Stiff, perished neoprene from age or sun
- Corroded or seized zips
Selling a wetsuit 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.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
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
- Stretch the neoprene and check it returns
- Work the zip fully
Getting it ready
- Check every seam for splitting, the zip for full travel, and the neck, wrist and ankle seals for perishing.
- Rinse and dry it thoroughly and check for any lingering smell, which is the standard complaint.
Photograph
- The suit laid flat, front, full length
- The seams at knees, shoulders and crotch
- The seals at neck, wrists and ankles, plus any tear or perishing
Put in the description
- Thickness in millimetres, stated as body/limb
- Size and the maker’s own sizing convention
- Zip type and whether it runs fully
Thickness, size and type: “O’Neill 4/3mm Wetsuit, Mens Large, Back Zip”. Thickness in millimetres is the primary filter because it decides the season. Say back, chest or zip-free, since surfers have firm preferences.
April through September for summer suits, with winter suits selling into autumn. Off-season listings sell slowly.
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 wetsuits.
Common questions
Where can I sell a wetsuit 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.
Do the seams still hold?
Stretch each seam and look for splitting or delaminating tape. Leaking seams make the suit cold and the buyer will find out on the first session.
Where do wetsuits split?
Under the arms and at the crotch, where the stretch is greatest. Turn it inside out to check properly.
Can odour be removed?
A proper wetsuit wash helps, but deep-set odour from years of poor rinsing is difficult to shift entirely.
More: how to sell a wetsuit, what wetsuits are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across Australia.