Depop vs Poshmark: Which Is Better for Australian Sellers?

Depop and Poshmark both work for Australian sellers, but they attract different buyers. Depop is strongest for sellers who trendy and vintage clothing, gen z market. Poshmark suits sellers who women's fashion, social selling. Pick based on your inventory, not popularity.

Fees Compared

Fees determine your real margin, so start here. Depop charges 10% in seller fees. 10% commission applies to AU sellers. US and UK sellers pay 0% (seller fee removed late 2024).. Payment processing adds 2.9% + $0.30 via Depop Payments. Listing fees: free.

Poshmark charges 20% in seller fees. 20% on sales over $15 AUD. Flat $2.95 fee on sales under $15 AUD.. Payment processing adds Included in commission. Listing fees: free.

On a $100 sale, the seller fee difference alone is $10. Depop takes less per transaction, but Poshmark may deliver higher sale prices. Run your own numbers with the Depop calculator or the Poshmark calculator. See the full breakdowns at Depop fees and Poshmark fees.

Who's Buying Where

Buyer demographics shape what sells and at what price. Depop has roughly 800K Australian users, mostly 16–26, skewing 70% female. 90% of active users under 26. Third-largest market globally after US and UK..

Poshmark has roughly 200K Australian users, mostly 18–40, skewing 80% female. Fashion-focused women. Newer to Australia. platform launched AU market in 2021. Growing community..

If your target buyer is 16–26 and 70% female, Depop gives you a bigger pool. If they are 18–40 and 80% female, Poshmark is the better bet.

Best Categories

Each platform has categories where listings move faster. Selling into those strengths matters more than any listing hack.

Depop: Vintage Clothing, Streetwear, Y2K Fashion, Band Tees, Denim, Accessories, Shoes. Trendy and vintage clothing, Gen Z market.

Poshmark: Women's Fashion, Designer Handbags, Shoes, Activewear, Beauty Products, Accessories. Women's fashion, social selling.

If your inventory spans both lists, selling on both platforms is the obvious move. Cross-listing takes minutes and doubles your exposure.

Shipping and Logistics

Shipping is where the hidden costs and headaches live. Get this wrong and your margins disappear.

Depop: No prepaid labels in Australia. self-arrange via Australia Post or couriers. Most AU sellers charge $10–$12 for standard items, $12–$15 for bulky pieces. Baking postage into the item price improves conversion.

Poshmark: Prepaid shipping labels available for AU sellers. Shipping typically $8–$13 for standard items. Platform handles shipping logistics more than Depop. closer to eBay model.

Neither platform is dramatically easier. The real difference is buyer expectations. Depop buyers and Poshmark buyers have different tolerances for shipping speed and cost. Factor that into your pricing.

The Verdict

There is no universal winner. Depop works best if you sell Vintage Clothing and Streetwear to 16–26 buyers. Poshmark works best if you sell Women's Fashion and Designer Handbags to 18–40 buyers.

For most Australian resellers, the answer is both. List where the buyers are, not where you are most comfortable.

Cross-listing across Depop and Poshmark is the fastest way to test which works for your inventory. Try Shopfront free and manage both from one dashboard.