Mattresses Buying Guide
Our buying guide will explain which type of mattress would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
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Wayne
- 2 reviews
Decent but not great
This is a decent mattress but the claims about minimal partner disturbance aren't quite right. That and it being too hot are the main reasons I've decided to get rid of it after 6 months.
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Tony virtanenGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Has improved my sleep
My body has noticed a good difference .The mattress shape so far is good .
Quilty of sleep is excellent.
Don’t wake up as stiff as I did with the older mattress .
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Tony!
Great to hear you're getting a good night sleep, that's what we want for everyone!!! Thanks for the feedback and sweets dreams ... Read more
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Veronica BGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
The best mattress we have ever slept on!
We have been using a Queen Koala mattress for many years and upgraded to a King recently and we LOVE it! I no longer wke up in pain anymore and I get a great sleep. It is very comfortable and supportive.
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Koala S.Koala
Hi Veronica,
So glad you love the mattress! Thanks for the awesome feedback.
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AnnePeel, WA
Great buy!
We have not had our mattress very long but we love it. Our son bought one and swears by this Koala product. He suggested we try it as we needed a new mattress. We have seen immediate improvement in our sleep. It is so comfortable that our sleep in deeper and we find we don’t have to turn over as often. We find it very supportive. We are a retired couple and our joints are not what they used to be. Since sleeping on our new Koala mattress, we wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day. I would recommend this product if anyone is looking for a new mattress. The service was amazing as well. We ordered it one evening and it was delivered the next day. We are out of the metro area so this was most impressive.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Anne :)
We are so glad to hear that your new Koala Mattress has helped improved you and your husbands sleeping! We're so glad that delivery was smooth. We will definitely pass that feedback to our team we appreciate it!... Read more
Thank you for your feedback :) Sweet Dreams Koala Dream TeamHope many more get to enjoy your great product. Well done.
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FrankiePerth, WA
Great for winter bad for summer
We researched heaps of mattresses before settling on the koala, lots of great reviews. Sadly we bought last year during winter and it was fine but holds way way too much heat for me and my partner both during summer in WA. We only used air con sparingly previous to this and now have uncomfortable sticky nights even with our portable air con on. Sadly we are out of the warranty period and can’t return it. Hoping to warn others who might sleep hot.
The up side is the customer service has been excellent. Upgraded from 3 to 4 stars after the positive experience overall. Worth a try for sure.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Frankie!
Sorry about the previous comment, I also noticed that you ticked "yes" to sagging in your review. The heat retention and sagging may correlate, are you able to send us an email at suppo... Read more
[email protected] so we can follow up? Sounds like you're having a warranty issue.That’s good to know, but we purchased a mattress not a frame.
Thanks for the quick response, I’ll email that address and hopefully we can find a good solution
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Tung DangSydney, NSW
- 8 reviews
- Queen
- Verified purchase
This is a very good quality mattress
My wife and I feel very comfortable with Koala mattress. There is some issues with Koala bed base and Koala supporters are very helpful. The process of returning the bed base is very straightforward. Although there is a miscommunication between me and supporter which they send one person to pick up the bed base and the other person to deliver a new bed base which I don't want. Eventually, my experience of shopping with Koala is very positive.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Tung :)
We're so sorry to hear that you had a miscommunication with the courier :(... Read more
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LauraQueensland
Perfect
On laying on the mattress at first I thought it was really firm, but then the support kicked in and it was bliss! I have sciatica and bursitis in the hip and you'd think the firmness would hurt more but the support of the foam is so incredible I haven't had any pain while laying on the mattress and it has also improved my pain throughout the day. I feel the mattress along with their base has helped as well. Also I can roll over and it doesn't disturb the person next to me. We live in humid QLD, the mattress doesn't retain heat or make us sweat ...Read more
thankfully. I'm a side sleeper but since this mattress I've been able to sleep on my back and for the first time it's comfortable to sleep on my belly because of the support. So happy with our purchase!!1 comment
Koala S.Koala
Hey there Laura!
We are so glad to hear that you love your new Koala Mattress and that it has helped you so much with your pain. We hope you have many more good night comfortable sleep. Thank you so much for your feedback!... Read more
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Great value for money
It doesn't have pocket springs so it's not heavy..noisy..or disturbs partner when you toss or turn...has not lost its firmness and is the best mattress to support body..great for neck and back.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey there Sonny :)
We are so happy to hear that you love your new Koala Mattress. We are glad that it has helped you with your neck and back! To many more good night sleep and thanks for your feedback.... Read more
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J4gS9Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Perfect so far (1 month) Hope the sagging issues in other reviews dont happer over time!
The customer service - 5/5. It's a comfortable mattress, the back/neck issues seem to have stayed albeit not gone worse,too early I suppose.
Durability comes with time hope other reviews are wrong
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Koala S.Koala
Hey there J4gS9
We are so glad you are liking your mattress. We hope it's only up from here!!!
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Jamcan
- 3 reviews
- Double
- Verified purchase
Where is it actually made?
The mattress was too firm . Koala responded quickly, the solution being a free topper . The bag says “Australian owned and made”, the label attached to the topper “Made in China”. Koala have chosen not to post my feedback on their website so here it is.
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Koala S.Koala
We are sorry to hear you have had this experience!
If you would like, you are more than welcome sending us an email at [email protected], and we can help clarify some things for you!
Koala S.Koala
Hey there Jamcan! Sorry that you didn't get a follow up response - Our review systems are automatic, but we can check and see why it didn't go through.
To clarify, yes our foam is Australian made and... Read more
owned, the cover however is actually made in China.About time Koala was more honest with their advertising then. And as for the fact you cherrypick reviews to post on your website I find this unethical. I would not have bought this product if the full facts were disclosed. Very, very disappointed.
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Hasn’t lasted
The delivery of the mattress is very convenient and at first it is great. I’ve now owned it for 2.5-3 years, though, and I have to say that is hasn’t lasted very well. The mattress is sagging in some parts and has lost a lot of its firmness. I am now looking to replace it.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Paul!
I’m sorry to hear you're having issues with your Koala Mattress. Let's get this sorted ASAP!!... Read more
Firstly - I'll need you to just fill out this super-simple form I've linked below and then we'll get this sorted out for you right away. You'll need to take a few photos for the form, so make sure you've got your camera/phone handy! https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5221869/Koala-Mattress-Warranty-Au Here's a tip: The speed of your claim is 99% reliant on the photos you send us - so please try and replicate the examples we've included in the form as best as possible and your claim will be processed in no time at all. Once we've received the form back, we'll jump straight on it and be in touch within 2-3 business days. Please note if your claim is relating to a new mattress cover, our warranties team will dispatch you a new mattress cover ASAP. All cover claims will be accepted so just stand by for tracking information. P.S. Keep an eye out in your inbox's junk mail or spam folder as communication will be via email.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
LisaCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
Sags... wouldn’t recommend
Customer service is amazing but it is unfortunately let down by the product. Our original mattress sagged and was replace free of charge and now our mattress has sagged again. Maybe best as a spare mattress that’s rarely slept on rather than an everyday mattress. Disappointed with product.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Lisa!
Thank you for your feedback!... Read more
I’m sorry to hear you're having issues with your Koala Mattress. Let's get this sorted ASAP!! Firstly - I'll need you to just fill out this super-simple form I've linked below and then we'll get this sorted out for you right away. You'll need to take a few photos for the form, so make sure you've got your camera/phone handy! https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5221869/Koala-Mattress-Warranty-Au Here's a tip: The speed of your claim is 99% reliant on the photos you send us - so please try and replicate the examples we've included in the form as best as possible and your claim will be processed in no time at all. Once we've received the form back, we'll jump straight on it and be in touch within 2-3 business days. Please note if your claim is relating to a new mattress cover, our warranties team will dispatch you a new mattress cover ASAP. All cover claims will be accepted so just stand by for tracking information. P.S. Keep an eye out in your inbox's junk mail or spam folder as communication will be via email.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Malcolm D.Perth, WA
Comfy
Have had the mattress for a week and it is so comfortable. Waking up feeling a lot more rested. I would recommend the mattresses to anyone. Easy to order, got a great deal and delivered right on time.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Malcolm!
We are so happy to hear that you are having more rested nights!... Read more
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L WadeSouth East Queensland, QLD
Mattress didn't last a year
The customer service side of purchasing is excellent. Which is likely why Koala gets so many positive reviews. But the quality of the mattress itself is pretty poor. I purchased a Koala mattress a little under a year ago. The mattress now has two compressed foam indentations where we lie. In fact it's quite uncomfortable to roll out of these divots as they are now so deep int the mattress. So less than a year later I'm looking for a new king mattress again. Unlikely I'll do the boxed mattress thing again as clearly they just don't last.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey L Wade!
I’m sorry to hear you're having issues with your Koala Mattress. Let's get this sorted ASAP!!... Read more
Firstly - I'll need you to just fill out this super-simple form I've linked below and then we'll get this sorted out for you right away. You'll need to take a few photos for the form, so make sure you've got your camera/phone handy! https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5221869/Koala-Mattress-Warranty-Au Here's a tip: The speed of your claim is 99% reliant on the photos you send us - so please try and replicate the examples we've included in the form as best as possible and your claim will be processed in no time at all. Once we've received the form back, we'll jump straight on it and be in touch within 2-3 business days. Please note if your claim is relating to a new mattress cover, our warranties team will dispatch you a new mattress cover ASAP. All cover claims will be accepted so just stand by for tracking information. P.S. Keep an eye out in your inbox's junk mail or spam folder as communication will be via email.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Elliott C.Sydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Easy to buy, very comfortable
Very easy to set up.
Comfortable mattress. Medium firmness.
Sleep has been good since getting this mattress.
The koala mattress feels durable, it hasn’t developed any depressions.
I am able to sleep comfortably even though I can get a sore back from work.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey Elliott
We are so happy you are loving your mattress :D
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Amazing! Have recommended to all my friends
My sleep quality has been greatly improved. The mattress has no sagging after 2 months use, and is still nice and firm. It is also very comfortable, have added a topper.
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Koala S.Koala
We are so glad you love your mattress Brittany :)
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Nadia GantSouth East Queensland, QLD
Is not durable
We have had our Koala mattress for 2.5 years and I’m disappointed to report it has been showing signs of indentations and loss of shape for quite a few months.
Both my husband and I are waking up with stiff necks and jaws and my husband is now getting pins and needles in his hands. We have tried multiple different pillows hoping that would be a solution.
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Koala S.Koala
Hey there Nadia
We are so sorry to hear you are having some issues with your mattress. If you wanted to get in touch with us at [email protected], we might be able to help sort out a warranty claim for you.
Ok thank you
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Joel
- 9 reviews
Junk that doesn’t last the year
Beware the slick marketing campaign that encourages people to review the delivery service etc within the period in which this mattress does not sag. If you want a mattress for 6months then this is the one for you. Otherwise stay away and find another. Don’t be sucked in by the influencers and the Instagram account. It is cheap junk and the support is sub par.
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Koala S.Koala
Sorry you've had a bad experience if you want to get in touch with us @supportkoala.com.
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DO NOT PURCHASE. Invest in quality for your back!
I had to get this mattress replaced due to sagging and it’s also happened with the replacement, causing me significant back pain. I will be asking for a refund now.
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Koala S.Koala
Sorry you've had a bad experience if you want to get in touch with us @supportkoala.com.
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RobSydney, NSW
Nice comfortable Mattress
Great mattress but when you sleep near the edge it collapses and I nearly fall out of bed. Strange it does not do this on my wifes side? We bought the bed just after christmas 2022 and bought the bed base two days ago in the hope this would stop the sagging at the edge. Unfortunately it did not. I have noticed a significant pain relief in my back though.
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Koala S.Koala
Sorry you've had a this issue if you want to get in touch with us @supportkoala.com we can sort something out :)
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions about Koala Mattress
Do I need to turn or rotate my Koala Mattress?
Like any mattress, it is important that you rotate the Koala Mattress from head to foot on a regular basis throughout its life to help create more even settling of the comfort layers and dispersal of weight throughout the entire product.
This is especially important within the first few months of use. The Koala Mattress has been designed so you don’t need to flip or turn it over as part of regular maintenance.
Is there a weight limit to using a Koala Mattress?
The mattress has been tested with several weighted dummies, up to 240 kg (530 lbs), and is suitable for most, if not all body types.
Why do I feel hot when using a Koala Mattress?
A foam-based mattress warms up more in comparison to conventional, spring-based mattresses after some use. Koala recommends changing the fabric type of your bed sheet or fitted sheet if you feel warm.
Do I need a bed base with a Koala Mattress?
A Koala Mattress works with any bed base type, including slat and ensemble bases. Koala recommends that you do not use your mattress directly on the floor for hygienic reasons.
Latest Consumer Questions
Ozzyasked
Viewing through the manufacturers details about the mattress, and consumer reviews that highlight pre-existing physical conditions such as bad back, hip, neck, or the way they sleep on the back, side or both, front.
Nowhere can I find anything relating to the weight of a person. This must have a large effect on the type of mattress, the firmness and the length of time it takes before considerable sagging occurs, and the above physical conditions mentioned occur, considering the many hours a person spends sleeping on a mattress. Its personal information, but so is telling others via reviews that you have a bad back or neck. When you visit a medical person, weight is one of the main components of a persons health. No one knows who you are via these reviews.
Why is there not a standard rating provided by mattress manufacturers on a persons weight to assist when purchasing a mattress? Such as 30-50Kg, 50-70kg, 70-90kg, 90-110kg, and so on
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Josh M.asked
I am looking at Koala for my new bed and just had a question about the bed base. I've had issues with mattresses moving on bases before, and I can only imagine a koala mattress on a flat wooden surface would move around too? Has this somehow been addressed or will the mattress move around? (if someone gets into the bed without carefully sitting down etc)
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Corey P.asked
Hi just got our mattress last night just wondering do you guys recommend rotating or flipping the mattress? Would we be okay just to leave it how it is? Just seen a few people saying they’ve gotten indentations where they sleep.
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Hey Corey!
I don’t actually work for Koala, but I bought my own a few weeks back
Koala do recommend rotating it 180 degrees every 6 months to make sure you are using the mattress evenly
Hope you love it as much as I do!
Phil O.Koala
G'day Corey,
Sleepwell2000 is right! We definitely recommend rotating your mattress.
Body impressions (where your shape is reflected in the mattress) are completely normal in all types of modern mattresses, including the Koala mattress, and you shouldn’t be alarmed. These occur over the first few months of use where the comfort layers on top of the core are settling to the body weights and most common sleeping positions used on the mattress.
We recommend rotating your new mattress to help create more even settling of the comfort layers especially where there are two individuals with different sleeping styles or weights using the mattress.
Hope you love your new mattress as much as Sleepwell2000!
Sweet dreams,
The Koala Dream Team.
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Koala S.Koala
Oh no! Sorry to hear Wayne. Please email us at [email protected] if you need assistance :)