Used winter coats in Australia typically sell for A$48 to A$230 (about $34 to $160). Warmth is the only thing the buyer actually wants to know about, and almost no listing tells them — so state the fill, the lining and how cold it genuinely handles.
What winter coats are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$230 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$195 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$149 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$103 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$57 | 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
- Working zips, storm flaps and drawcords
- Listing in autumn, when demand peaks
What pulls it down
- Down that has clumped or migrated out of the baffles
- Stained cuffs and collars
Selling a winter coat 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.
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
- Work the main zip and every pocket zip
- Check cuffs and collar in daylight for marks
Getting it ready
- Test the main zip along its whole length, and check for missing toggles, buttons or a detachable hood.
- Look at the cuffs and collar edge, which is where wool pills and where padding wears through first.
Photograph
- Full length on a hanger, front, with the coat done up
- The hood and collar, including whether the hood detaches and whether the fur is real or synthetic
- Cuffs and hem, plus any pilling, staining or thinning
Put in the description
- The outer composition, especially the wool or down percentage
- Whether the hood detaches, and whether any fur trim is real or faux
- Pit-to-pit and full length from shoulder to hem
Lead with warmth and material, because that is the search: “Wool Blend Winter Coat, Camel, Size 14” or “Padded Parka with Faux Fur Hood, Black, Mens L”. Adding the season it suits — a mild autumn coat versus a genuine cold-weather parka — filters out the wrong buyers before they message you.
A short, sharp season. Listings from late September to December sell fastest and hold price; the same coat in March sells for noticeably less. If you have missed the window, storing it until autumn genuinely pays.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$230 a buyer pays is the A$230 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 winter coats.
- Selling a winter coat in Sydney
- Selling a winter coat in Melbourne
- Selling a winter coat in Brisbane
- Selling a winter coat in Perth
- Selling a winter coat in Adelaide
- Selling a winter coat in Gold Coast
- Selling a winter coat in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a winter coat 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.
Is it warm enough for real winter?
Answer with the fill and lining rather than an opinion. “Down-filled with a quilted lining” tells them more than “very warm”.
Does a broken zip make a coat unsellable?
No, but it lowers the price meaningfully because replacing a main zip is a real cost. Disclose it clearly.
How do I check whether down has degraded?
Hold it up to the light and look for thin or empty baffles. Clumped fill that will not redistribute means the coat has lost its warmth.
More: how to sell a winter coat, what winter coats are worth, or Clothing across Australia.