Queen mattresses

Queen mattresses are Australia's most popular size, giving two people plenty of room to sleep comfortably without overwhelming a standard bedroom. Available in pocket spring, memory foam and hybrid constructions across every comfort feel, with in-store Forty Winks bedMATCH^® sessions to help you find the right level of support.

Choosing the right firmness and feel

The right queen mattress can genuinely change how you feel every morning. Think more energy, better focus, and the simple joy of waking up without that familiar ache in your back or shoulders. Here's what to think about before you buy:

Sleep position and firmness

Sleep position is one of the best places to start when working through your options. Back sleepers generally prefer a medium/firm queen mattress that supports spinal alignment without too much give, while side sleepers need a softer surface to cushion shoulders and hips, so a plush/medium queen mattress is usually the better call. Stomach sleepers need firm support to keep hips from sinking, which helps take the strain off the lower back. In short, firm keeps the hips level and spine aligned, suiting back and stomach sleepers, while plush has more give in the comfort layers for side sleepers who love that wrapped-in feeling. Can't agree with your partner on which way to go? A medium queen mattress is usually the perfect middle ground.

Couples vs solo sleepers

Sharing a bed means motion isolation matters, especially if one of you could sleep through anything and the other cannot. Pocket spring and memory foam queen mattresses both handle motion transfer well, so a little tossing and turning on one side stays on that side. Solo sleepers have more flexibility, but if you move around a lot at night, a hybrid mattress offers the kind of support that works with you rather than against you.

Temperature and breathability

Nobody wants to wake up feeling like they've run a marathon in their sleep. If you tend to run warm, the materials in your mattress make a bigger difference than you might think. Open-cell foam allows far better airflow than traditional dense foam, helping your body stay at the right temperature for deeper, more restful sleep. Many pocket spring models also feature breathable comfort layers designed to do the same job. Cooling fabric covers and gel-infused foam layers are also worth asking our trusted Sleep Advisors about in store.

Budget and value

At Forty Winks, queen mattress costs range from around $399 for entry-level options through to $10,000+ for premium mattresses. The best way to think about it: a quality mattress used every night for 8 to 10 years works out to just cents per night. Better sleep every night for a decade, hard to argue with that. Finance options are available to make upgrading even more accessible, and it is always worth keeping an eye on our Forty Winks sale pricing on selected lines throughout the year.

Queen mattress design and materials

Understanding what is inside your mattress means you can shop with confidence and wake up knowing you made the right call. Here is a quick breakdown of the main types:

Pocket spring: Individual springs move independently to contour to your body shape, so you get personalised support without disturbing the person next to you. Great for support, durability, and motion isolation, and a reliable all-rounder that works brilliantly for most sleepers.

Memory foam: A memory foam queen mattress responds to your body heat and pressure, moulding closely around you for that deeply cradled, pressure-relieving feel.

Hybrid: The best of both worlds. Combines pocket springs with foam or latex comfort layers, so you get the responsive support of springs underneath with the contouring, cushioned feel of foam on top. A popular choice for combination sleepers who refuse to compromise.

Want to understand more? Our in-store team loves talking sleep and mattresses and can walk you through every option. Or if you're after a full setup, explore our beds and frames range for a matching queen frame and mattress.

Mattress care and longer life

A good quality queen mattress typically lasts 8 to 10 years with proper mattress care, which is why choosing well from the start pays off in the long run. To get the most out of it, use a mattress protector, rotate it fortnightly for the first three months and seasonally after that, and make sure it is sitting on a solid, supportive base. Many Forty Winks mattresses come with a 10-year warranty for extra peace of mind.

Next-day delivery available

Forty Winks offers next day delivery through Quick Ship on selected in-stock models across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Brisbane metro areas. Just place your order before 4pm Monday to Thursday and select the Quick Ship option for next business day delivery.

Finding your queen mattress in store

A photo gets you most of the way there, but finish, feel, and how a mattress actually supports you are things that only click when you try it in person. As a proudly Australian, family-owned retailer with stores right across the country, we have built our reputation on genuinely helping people sleep better, not just selling them a mattress.

Not sure what's right for your body, especially if back pain is part of the equation? A free Forty Winks bedMATCH^® consultation in-store is the most precise way to find your match. Available exclusively at every Forty Winks store nationwide, Forty Winks bedMATCH^® is a clinically proven sleep diagnostic system that takes 18 precise body measurements and runs over 1,000 calculations to match you to the right level of support for your body type and sleep position. No more guessing, no more hoping it feels better once it is home, just the confidence of knowing you have found your perfect match. If you want a head start, an APA-endorsed design like the Crown Posture Bedding Physio Pro Advance is worth asking about in store.