Sydney Airport has launched its 2025 lost property auction, offering over 2,000 unclaimed items for bidding, with all proceeds supporting free swimming lessons for children from families under financial strain.
Community Auction Returns
Sydney Airport’s annual lost property auction has returned for 2025, with more than 2,000 unclaimed items now up for sale. Run by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers, the auction has raised over $1.9 million since 2013, supporting various community and charity initiatives.
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Items and Auction Schedule
The 2025 auction is divided into five themed online sales, covering categories such as technology, jewellery, fashion, accessories, and household goods. Bidding for each item starts at $10. Closing times for the auctions are as follows:
- Tech & Gaming: 10 June, 11 a.m.
- Jewellery & Watches: 11 June, 11 a.m.
- Clothing & Shoes: 12 June, 11 a.m.
- Sunglasses, Scarves & Accessories: 12 June, 2 p.m.
- Beauty, Alcohol, Homewares: 13 June, 11 a.m.
Participants must register online to bid and can view item catalogues via the Theodore Bruce website. All items are sold as-is, without guarantees on condition or authenticity. Items may display signs of prior use or transit damage.
Swim Program for Local Families
Funds raised will be directed to swimming and water safety programs delivered by the Inner West Council Aquatics team. Sydney Airport has committed $100,000 upfront and aims to raise an additional $200,000 through auction proceeds. In total, the initiative seeks to provide 12,000 free swimming lessons to children from families experiencing financial pressure.
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The Royal Life Saving Society, a program partner, has reported that nearly half of Year 6 students in Australia are unable to swim 50 metres. This initiative aims to expand access to swim education for children in areas surrounding Sydney Airport.
Participation and Collection
Bidders are encouraged to read item descriptions thoroughly and consider collection or delivery options. Items can be picked up from Theodore Bruce’s Stanmore rooms, with limited weekday parking available. Delivery within metropolitan areas starts at $25.
Successful bidders will be invoiced after the auction and must finalise payment within two business days. Bids can be adjusted or cancelled through user accounts up to two hours before closing. Lots close sequentially in 30-second intervals, with a 5-minute extension if a bid is placed during the final 30 seconds.
What’s Ahead
The 2025 Sydney Airport auction combines public access to unclaimed items with support for swimming education near the airport.
Published 5-June-2025
