How to Sell Knitwear (Vintage) in Australia
The best platforms for selling knitwear (vintage) in Australia are Depop and Etsy. Pure wool and natural fibres are premium; Australian-made knitwear has heritage appeal.
Best Platforms for Knitwear (Vintage)
Depop
10% feeFashion-first platform with a Gen Z audience. Works well for knitwear (vintage) with strong visual appeal.
Etsy
6.5% feeStrong market for vintage and handmade items. Good for knitwear (vintage) with a unique or artisan angle.
Pricing Knitwear (Vintage)
Coogi knits sell for $80-300+ depending on the pattern. Generic vintage wool jumpers sell for $20-40 on Depop. Cashmere pieces sell for $40-80 even unbranded if the quality is apparent. Sell knitwear in autumn-winter for peak demand — holding summer-sourced stock through to April pays off.
Market context: Depop's average order value in Australia is approximately AU$42, with fashion accounting for over 85% of all transactions.
Source: Depop / Etsy investor materials, 2024
Where to Source Knitwear (Vintage) in Australia
Op shops from April-August are loaded with donated knitwear. Look for pure wool, mohair, and cashmere on the care labels. Coogi, Coogie, and Carlo Colucci are the high-value names. Australian-made pieces (Fletcher Jones, Country Road vintage) have a local following. Check for moth holes — hold the garment up to light.
Photography Tips for Knitwear (Vintage)
Flat lay showing the pattern and texture. Close-up of the fibre content label and any brand tags. Show any pilling, moth holes, or staining. Knitwear photographs best in natural light that brings out texture.
Shipping Tips
- Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking is the go-to for most items. Budget $10-15 for standard-sized parcels.
- Poly mailers work for clothing and soft goods — they're lighter and cheaper to post than boxes.
- For rigid items, use a box with at least 2cm of padding on all sides. Newspaper works in a pinch, but bubble wrap is better.
- Print labels at home if you're shipping regularly — it saves time at the post office and gives you tracking automatically.
- Offer combined shipping if you sell multiple items. Buyers appreciate the discount and you save on packaging.
- Always get proof of postage. A tracking number or Australia Post receipt is your only defence in a delivery dispute.
Sell Knitwear (Vintage) on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for knitwear (vintage). Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“Grailed buyers want proof — tagged photos, measurements, receipt if you have it. They'll pay more once trust is established.”
— Australian Grailed seller, 2026
“The algorithm on Depop rewards consistency. Ten listings a week beats fifty in a single dump every time.”
— Australian Depop seller, Shopfront community, 2026
“Facebook Marketplace is still the best place for big furniture and appliances — nothing else comes close for local bulky goods.”
— Australian reseller focusing on homewares, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell knitwear (vintage) in Australia?
Depop is generally the strongest platform for knitwear (vintage) in Australia, followed by Etsy. Pure wool and natural fibres are premium; Australian-made knitwear has heritage appeal
How much can I make selling knitwear (vintage)?
Coogi knits sell for $80-300+ depending on the pattern. Generic vintage wool jumpers sell for $20-40 on Depop. Cashmere pieces sell for $40-80 even unbranded if the quality is apparent. Sell knitwear in autumn-winter for peak demand — holding summer-sourced stock through to April pays off.
Where can I source knitwear (vintage) for resale in Australia?
Op shops from April-August are loaded with donated knitwear. Look for pure wool, mohair, and cashmere on the care labels. Coogi, Coogie, and Carlo Colucci are the high-value names. Australian-made pieces (Fletcher Jones, Country Road vintage) have a local following. Check for moth holes — hold the garment up to light.
How should I price used knitwear (vintage)?
Coogi knits sell for $80-300+ depending on the pattern. Generic vintage wool jumpers sell for $20-40 on Depop. Cashmere pieces sell for $40-80 even unbranded if the quality is apparent. Sell knitwear in autumn-winter for peak demand — holding summer-sourced stock through to April pays off. Always check recently sold listings on eBay (filter by "Sold" and "AU Only") to get current market pricing rather than relying on active listing prices, which are often inflated.
What shipping method works best for knitwear (vintage)?
Standard Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking works well for knitwear (vintage). Most items in this category ship for $10-15 domestically. Use poly mailers for soft goods and boxes with padding for anything rigid. Always get proof of postage — it's your protection in any buyer dispute.
Sell Knitwear (Vintage) Across Multiple Platforms
List your knitwear (vintage) once and crosslist to Depop, Etsy automatically. When an item sells on one platform, Shopfront marks it as sold everywhere — no double-selling, no manual updates.
Start Crosslisting FreeAU Reselling Market Data
The vintage clothing market in Australia grew 22% in 2024, outpacing overall secondhand apparel growth.
Source: Credence Research / ThredUp Australia data, 2024
Fashion and apparel accounted for $11.6 billion in Australian online spending in 2025.
Source: Australia Post eCommerce Report, 2026