Latest Australian Car Auction Report – Next 7 days (09 February, 2026)
- February 9, 2026
- Aalok Khatiwada
- 19:00
The Australian auto auction market is diverse. With over 100 auction houses spread across various states in Australia, grasping current changes and the status of the overall market seems impossible. We at Wholesale Console bring you a weekly report of the Australian auction market at a glance.
This week presents us with surprising stats about Queensland. Also, auction events across Australia are increasing significantly. You might get more opportunities to bag that car this week, so stay updated with our Wholesale Console. Data collected as of 09 February 2026, approximately 7 PM.
1. Auction Volume by State (Regional distribution)
With thousands of vehicles scheduled to go under the hammer over the next seven days, this update provides dealers, buyers, and industry professionals with a clear snapshot of current supply levels, demand patterns, and notable high-value listings available across the country.
Insight:
NSW and Queensland, along with Victoria, clearly dominate national auction volume, positioning them as primary sourcing markets. This week also, we observed Queensland outperform Victoria in auction stocks.
Daily Volume Snapshot
|
State |
Vehicles |
|
NSW |
2477 |
|
QLD |
2013 |
|
VIC |
1826 |
|
WA |
496 |
|
SA |
316 |
|
ACT |
164 |
|
TA |
134 |
|
NT |
98 |
2. Auction Volume by Odometer for Used Cars
Australian Car Auction Market
Distribution by Odometer Reading (km)
01,0002,0003,0004,000
9,805
Total Vehicles
41.2%
150k-300k km
10.4%
120k-150k km
9.4%
0-20k km
Vehicle Fuel Type Distribution for Used Cars
Australian Market Sample
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000+
7,756
Total Vehicles
64.9%
Petrol
32.6%
Diesel
2.5%
Hybrid + Electric
3. Auction Timing Patterns (Auction Event)
Every day of the week, we can expect an auction in one of three time frames. Morning, afternoon and evening. With the wholesale console’s dashboard, we can shortlist every one of them every day. For instance, on Sunday, the data shows the following distribution:
Daily Distribution
- Morning (8–11 AM)
- Afternoon (12–4 PM)
- Evening (after 5 PM)
4. Auction Platform Landscape
The Australian auction market offers deals on a daily basis. Most of the big auction houses are active all the time, and some need inspection. This week, there will be 27 active auction houses conducting either online or physical auctions.
- Mix of:
- Large national operators (Pickles, Manheim, Grays)
- Regional specialists
- Large national operators (Pickles, Manheim, Grays)
Online-only platforms (eBay, Collecting Cars)
5. Regional Activity Profile
- VIC: Highest number of auction events (event-driven market)
- NSW: Highest total vehicle volume (volume-driven market)
- WA / SA / ACT: Smaller but consistent activity
Insight:
Different states require different strategies:
Auction markets in Australia require different strategies depending on the region.
- NSW → volume efficiency. A high-volume market will provide you with many options and possibilities. You can have a second option ready.
- VIC → event selection and timing. The number of auction events may occur at the same time by different auctioneers. You have to choose one and choose the best for you.
- Smaller states → opportunistic sourcing.
6. Suggested Bidding for Used Cars
Finding and shortlisting cars according to your bidding budget can be really hard, of course, without the Wholesale console. Here you can apply a filter, “Suggested bid”, and find all cars listed among various auctioneers with one click. This week we can expect:
Lowest segment (Below $5,000)
1,735 auctions
28.3% of total
Middle segment ($5,000 – $30,000)
3,340 auctions
54.6% of total
Highest segment (Above $30,000)
1,048 auctions
17.1% of total
7. Auction event
Ever struggled to find auction events happening at the same time across the whole of Australia? Not anymore; with the auction calendar, you can find auction events scheduled to happen throughout the week and more. This week, we can expect a total of 74 auction events scheduled to be conducted by different auction houses, which, by the way, is 16 more than last week.
Total auction events scheduled: 74
Auction house involvement: 27 (eBay, Manheim, Grays, Carbids)
8. Pick of the week: BMW - M Performance
From Grays we choose 2017 BMW M4 CS F82 LCI Automatic Coupe
Item Details
Year: 2017
Make: BMW
Model: M4 CS
Body Type: Coupe
Seats: 4
Build Date: 2017-10
Compliance Date: 2018-01
Odometer: 73,187 km
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 6 Cyl, 3.0L
Fuel Type: Petrol
Exterior Colour: Black
Interior Colour: Black
Registration & Identification
Registration No: DYG117
Registration State: VIC
Registration Expiry: 28-06-2026
Registration will only be transferred to the registered bidder who must hold a valid VIC Driver’s Licence; otherwise, vehicle will be sold unregistered.
Registration will only be transferred to the registered bidder who must hold a valid VIC Driver’s Licence; otherwise, vehicle will be sold unregistered.
VIN: WBS3S72060AC07351
From Central Auto Auction, we choose 2021 BMW M5
Vehicle Details
Year: 03/2021
Compliance Date: 05/2021
Make: BMW
Model: M5
Variant: COMPETITION LCI
Body Style: 4D SEDAN
Transmission: Automatic
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Odometer: 53,677 km
Colour: Donnington Grey
Registration No.: 473OB3
Reg Expiry: 14/06/2026
Engine No.: 20233932
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