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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.



Reviews

4.6

3,237 reviews
5
(2,658)
4
(203)
3
(86)
2
(126)
1
(164)
  • Value for Money
    4.2 (527)
  • Sleeping Position
    • Side (412)
    • Back (152)
    • Front (65)
  • Adjustment Period
    • Days (403)
    • I never got used to it! (68)
    • Weeks (39)
    • Months (3)
  • Pre-existing Neck / Back Issues Yes (46%) · No (54%)
  • Caused Discomfort Yes (21%) · No (79%)
  • Heat Retention Yes (22%) · No (78%)
  • Sagging Yes (18%) · No (82%)
  • Perceived Firmness
    • Medium (330)
    • Hard (87)
    • Soft (52)
    • Very Hard (29)
    • Very Soft (14)
  • Customer Service
    4.6 (505)
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Wayne

Wayne

  • 2 reviews

Decent but not great

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Oh no! Sorry to hear Wayne. Please email us at [email protected] if you need assistance :)

Tony virtanen

Tony virtanenGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Has improved my sleep

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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 .

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Veronica B

Veronica BGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

The best mattress we have ever slept on!

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
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Anne

AnnePeel, WA

Great buy!

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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.

2 comments
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Anne
Anne

Hope many more get to enjoy your great product. Well done.

Frankie

FrankiePerth, WA

Great for winter bad for summer

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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.

3 comments
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Frankie
Frankie

That’s good to know, but we purchased a mattress not a frame.

Frankie
Frankie

Thanks for the quick response, I’ll email that address and hopefully we can find a good solution

Tung Dang

Tung DangSydney, NSW

  • 8 reviews

This is a very good quality mattress

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Laura

LauraQueensland

Perfect

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1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Great value for money

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
J4gS9

J4gS9Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Perfect so far (1 month) Hope the sagging issues in other reviews dont happer over time!

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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

1 comment
Koala
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

Jamcan

  • 3 reviews

Where is it actually made?

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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.

3 comments
Koala
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
Koala S.Koala
Jamcan
Jamcan

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.

Hasn’t lasted

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Lisa

LisaCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

Sags... wouldn’t recommend

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Malcolm D.

Malcolm D.Perth, WA

Comfy

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
L Wade

L WadeSouth East Queensland, QLD

Mattress didn't last a year

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala
Elliott C.

Elliott C.Sydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Easy to buy, very comfortable

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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.

1 comment
Koala
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

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

We are so glad you love your mattress Brittany :)

Nadia Gant

Nadia GantSouth East Queensland, QLD

Is not durable

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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.

2 comments
Koala
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.

Nadia Gant
Nadia Gant

Ok thank you

Joel

Joel

  • 9 reviews

Junk that doesn’t last the year

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Sorry you've had a bad experience if you want to get in touch with us @supportkoala.com.

DO NOT PURCHASE. Invest in quality for your back!

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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.

1 comment
Koala
Koala S.Koala

Sorry you've had a bad experience if you want to get in touch with us @supportkoala.com.

Rob

RobSydney, NSW

Nice comfortable Mattress

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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.

1 comment
Koala
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

Ozzy

Ozzyasked

Koala Mattress

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.

Josh M.asked

Koala Mattress

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.

Corey P.asked

King

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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Sleepwell2000
Sleepwell2000

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!

Koala
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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