Best memory foam — Memory foam contours to your body and isolates motion better than springs. Our team’s pick of the best memory foam mattresses available in Australia.
James on our team is on his third memory foam mattress in 15 years. Here’s the field worth considering.
1. Koala Original — Best Overall (Best memory foam)
Open-cell Kloudcell foam, zoned firmness, gel-infused top layer. 25 cm, 120-night trial, 10-year warranty. Queen around $1,400. The mattress most readers tell us they bought.
2. Ecosa Original — Best Adjustable
Three layers you can rearrange (soft, medium, firm). 25 cm, 100-night trial, 15-year warranty. Queen around $1,200.
3. Emma Comfort — Best for Back Pain
7-zone foam, OEKO-TEX certified. 25 cm, 100-night trial. Queen around $1,400. European award-winner.
4. Onebed Original — Best Budget
Pure foam, 25 cm, 100-night trial. Queen around $850. Simplest of the lot.
5. Tempur Cloud Original — Best Premium
Dense visco-elastic foam, the original memory foam. 25 cm, 10-year warranty. Queen around $4,000. Sleeps warm; not for hot sleepers.
What memory foam does well — and badly
Well: contours to body, isolates motion (good for couples), provides pressure relief. Badly: traps heat (most of the time), feels sinky (some hate this), and slow rebound makes repositioning effortful.
What to ask before buying
- Foam density (≥35 kg/m³ holds up; below that sags fast).
- Cooling features (gel infusion, open-cell, copper).
- Trial length (100 nights minimum is standard).
- Warranty (10+ years; 25-year is the upper end).
For broader options, see our overall best mattress round-up.
For independent guidance on sleep and wellbeing, the Sleep Health Foundation is a good starting point.
