Depop Seller Fees in Australia — Complete 2026 Breakdown

Depop Fee Structure — 2026

If you're selling on Depop in Australia, understanding the fee structure is essential for pricing your items correctly and calculating your actual profit. Depop's fees in 2026 are straightforward once you know how they work, but many sellers underestimate the total cost because they only think about the headline selling fee.

Here's the complete breakdown of every fee Depop charges Australian sellers in 2026:

• Selling fee: 10% of the total transaction value. This is calculated on the item price plus any shipping charged to the buyer. It's Depop's core platform commission.
• Payment processing fee: Approximately 3.3% + $0.45 AUD per transaction. This is charged via Depop Payments, which handles all payment processing on the platform. The exact rate may vary slightly as Depop controls this.
• Boosted Listings fee: Optional and variable. If you choose to boost your listings for increased visibility, you set a budget and are charged per click or impression (similar to promoted listings on eBay). You only pay if you enable this feature.
• Listing fee: $0. Depop does NOT charge to list items. You can list as many items as you want for free.
• Subscription fee: Not required. While Depop has seller membership options in some markets, there is no mandatory monthly subscription for Australian sellers.

In total, when you combine the selling fee and payment processing, you're paying approximately 13-14% of every sale in platform fees. This is before accounting for your actual postage costs and cost of goods sold (COGS).

For a deeper understanding of how to run your Depop shop profitably, see our complete Depop seller guide.

How Much Does Depop Take From a Sale? (Worked Examples)

Let's walk through three real-world examples so you can see exactly what Depop takes at different price points. In each example, the buyer pays shipping on top of the item price.

Example 1 — $20 Item (Buyer Pays $8 Shipping)

Example 2 — $50 Item (Buyer Pays $10 Shipping)

Example 3 — $100 Item (Buyer Pays $12 Shipping)

Important: Keep in mind that the amount you "receive" still needs to cover your actual Australia Post or courier cost, and your cost of goods. Your real profit is: Sale proceeds - your postage cost - COGS. If you sourced a vintage jacket for $8 at an op shop, sold it for $50 with $10 buyer-paid shipping, and your actual Australia Post cost was $9, your real profit is: $51.57 - $9.00 - $8.00 = $34.57.

Want to see fee calculations at more price points? See our detailed guide on how much Depop takes from a sale.

Depop Fees vs eBay Fees in Australia — Which is Cheaper?

This is one of the most common questions Australian resellers ask, especially those who sell clothing and fashion on both platforms. Here's how the two platforms compare on fees:

eBay's fee structure: eBay charges a final value fee that varies by category (typically 9.5-13.5% for most categories, with clothing sitting at the higher end around 13.5%) plus a managed payments processing fee of approximately 1.35%. eBay also offers optional promoted listings. The first 50 listings per month are free; after that, eBay charges a small insertion fee.

For clothing and fashion specifically, Depop's total fees (~13.3%) and eBay's clothing category fees (~13.5% FVF + 1.35% processing = ~14.85%) are relatively close. But here's the nuance many sellers miss: Depop's audience premium often more than makes up for any fee difference. Fashion items frequently sell for higher prices on Depop than eBay because Depop's audience is younger, fashion-forward, and specifically looking for curated vintage and streetwear. A vintage Nike windbreaker that sells for $45 on eBay might sell for $65 on Depop.

For general reselling (electronics, toys, homewares), eBay typically has lower total fees and a much larger buyer pool. The right choice depends on what you're selling. See our full Depop vs eBay comparison for a detailed side-by-side analysis with worked examples.

How to Account for Depop Fees in Your Books

Correctly recording Depop fees in your bookkeeping is essential for accurate profit tracking and tax compliance. Here's what you need to know:

All Depop fees are business expenses that must be tracked separately from your revenue. The Depop transaction export (downloadable from your Seller Settings) shows each transaction with fees broken out individually. This is your primary source document for bookkeeping.

Here's how to reconcile each sale correctly:

• Gross sale amount (item price + buyer-paid shipping) = your income for tax purposes
• Less selling fee (10% of gross sale)
• Less payment processing fee (~3.3% + $0.45)
• = Net Depop payment received (what hits your bank account)

The critical mistake many Depop sellers make is recording only the net payout as their income. Don't do this. You must record the gross sale as income and the fees as separate expenses. This matters for GST if you're registered (GST is calculated on the gross amount), and it matters for your income tax return because understating income and understating expenses by the same amount can trigger ATO scrutiny.

For a complete walkthrough of setting up your Depop bookkeeping, see our accounting for Depop fees guide. If you're selling in Melbourne or Sydney specifically, check our city-specific guides for Melbourne Depop sellers and Sydney Depop sellers.

Are Depop Fees Tax Deductible in Australia?

Yes — all Depop platform fees are tax deductible business expenses under Australian tax law, as long as you're running a reselling business (not a hobby). This includes:

• The 10% selling fee on every transaction
• Payment processing fees (~3.3% + $0.45 per sale)
• Boosted listing costs (if you use this feature)
• Any other Depop-related charges

These fees reduce your taxable profit dollar-for-dollar. On $10,000 in annual Depop sales, you're paying approximately $1,300-$1,400 in platform fees — all of which are deductible. At a 32.5% marginal tax rate, that saves you roughly $450 in tax.

Keep records of all fees, which the Depop transaction export provides. Download this regularly and store it securely. Your accountant will need this at tax time. For the complete picture on Depop tax obligations, see our Depop tax obligations guide and our comprehensive Depop tax guide for Australian sellers.

If you're looking to grow your Depop business, our guides on how to make money reselling on Depop and our complete Depop seller guide cover everything from sourcing to scaling.

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