When Is the Best Time to Buy a Mattress in Australia?
Don’t pay full price. Here’s exactly when every major Australian mattress brand runs their deepest discounts — month by month.
Short answer: EOFY (June), Black Friday (November), and Boxing Day (December). These three periods consistently offer the biggest mattress discounts in Australia — typically 30-50% off. But there are smaller sales throughout the year too, and most brands run promotions every 6-8 weeks.
Here’s the full breakdown by sale period, plus how much you can realistically expect to save.
EOFY Sales (End of Financial Year)
The biggest mattress sales in Australia. Every major brand participates because mattress companies want to clear stock before the new financial year. Koala, Ecosa, Emma, Origin, and Sleep Republic all typically offer their deepest discounts here — often matching or exceeding Black Friday deals.
Typical savings: 30-50% off · $300-$700 off QueenBlack Friday / Cyber Monday
Australia’s second-biggest sale period. Most bed-in-a-box brands offer 30-40% off sitewide. Emma tends to be the most aggressive with discounts during Black Friday, sometimes offering up to 50% off. The deals typically last from Black Friday through Cyber Monday (4-5 days).
Typical savings: 30-45% off · $250-$600 off QueenBoxing Day / New Year Sales
Boxing Day sales are a staple of Australian retail. Mattress brands participate heavily, and these sales often extend into early January — giving you 2-3 weeks to decide. Discounts are typically on par with Black Friday but can sometimes go deeper as brands push last-year inventory.
Typical savings: 25-45% off · $200-$500 off QueenMid-Year / Winter Sales
Some brands run “winter” or “mid-year” sales after EOFY wraps up. These aren’t as deep as the big three but can still save you 15-25%. Origin and OneBed tend to have the best mid-year deals.
Typical savings: 15-25% off · $150-$350 off QueenEaster / Autumn Sales
A handful of brands (Koala, Ecosa, Emma) run smaller promotions around Easter and the autumn season change. Discounts are modest — typically 10-20% — but if you need a mattress now and can’t wait for EOFY, this is a reasonable time to buy.
Typical savings: 10-20% off · $100-$250 off QueenAny Other Time
Most brands run rolling promotions every 6-8 weeks. You’ll rarely pay full RRP if you time it right. Ecosa’s member pricing (20% off year-round) and Origin’s perpetual sale pricing mean you can buy these brands almost anytime without overpaying. If a sale just ended, wait 4-6 weeks — another one is coming.
Typical savings: 10-20% off with patienceTypical Discounts by Brand
| Brand | EOFY (June) | Black Friday | Boxing Day | Always Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koala | Up to $450 off | Up to $400 off | Up to $400 off | Student 15% (UNiDAYS) |
| Ecosa | 25-30% off | 25-30% off | 25-30% off | 20% member pricing |
| Emma | 40-50% off | 40-50% off | 35-45% off | Frequent 30% sales |
| Origin | 40-55% off | 40-55% off | 40-50% off | Almost always on sale |
| OneBed | 20-30% off | 20-30% off | 20-25% off | Occasional bundles |
| Sleep Republic | Up to 30% off | Up to 30% off | Up to 25% off | Bundle deals |
| Luxara | 10-20% off | 10-15% off | 10-15% off | Rare discounts |
| Ergoflex | 20-30% off | 20-30% off | 20-25% off | Promo code LOVE 30% |
* Discounts are approximate based on historical patterns. Actual offers may vary.
Money-Saving Tips
- Never pay full RRP — every brand runs sales. If there’s no current sale, wait 4-6 weeks
- Sign up for email lists — brands send exclusive 10-15% codes to subscribers before public sales
- Student? Koala offers 15% off through UNiDAYS, Ecosa has permanent 20% member pricing
- Compare after-discount prices, not RRP — Origin at 50% off may still be cheaper than Emma at 40% off
- Don’t fear buying during a sale — all trial periods and warranties still apply at discounted prices
- Check our deals page — we track and verify current mattress promotions weekly