Where to Get the Cheapest Bed Frame in Australia in 2026?

Published: 8 October 2026 · Author: Ziling Liu, Personal Finance Editor, ShopBack

Short answer. In Australia in 2026, the cheapest bed frames are usually simple metal or slatted timber frames from discount department stores such as Big W, which has 179 stores according to Woolworths Group, and from online marketplaces such as Amazon Australia, which delivers eligible orders of A$59 or more free according to Amazon. Bulky items can carry delivery or return charges, so compare the delivered total, not the shelf price, and start from ShopBack before you buy online.

How we checked. We used Amazon Australia's own delivery, returns and Prime pages, Woolworths Group's reported Big W store count as summarised in public reference pages, published Australian bed size standards, and the Terms on the ShopBack Amazon Australia and Big W pages, in October 2026. We do not quote bed frame prices, because they change daily and differ by seller.

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Where can I get the cheapest bed frame in Australia?

The cheapest bed frame is usually the plainest frame in your mattress size, bought from a discount department store or an online marketplace during a sale. For most Australians that means comparing Big W and Amazon Australia first, then checking one or two furniture specialists.

• Big W. A discount department store owned by Woolworths Group, with 179 stores as of 2024, according to Woolworths Group's annual report as summarised in public reference pages. Big W sells its own range and also lists items from partner sellers through Big W Marketplace online. Click and collect from a store can avoid a bulky delivery charge.
• Amazon Australia. A wide range of frames from Amazon and from third-party sellers, with delivery to most of Australia. Amazon Australia gives free delivery on eligible orders of A$59 or more, according to Amazon, but bulky goods and items sold and shipped by third-party sellers may not qualify, so the delivery line matters.
• Furniture specialists. For larger or better-finished frames, a specialist's sale price can beat a department store's regular price, so it is worth one comparison.

The category in one line. Australians shopping for a bed frame usually also compare Kmart, IKEA, Fantastic Furniture, Amart Furniture and Temple & Webster alongside Big W and Amazon Australia.

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Bed frame sizes in Australia

Buy the frame to fit your mattress, not the other way round. Standard Australian mattress sizes are:

Size	Dimensions (width x length)	Usually suits
Single	92 x 188 cm	Young children, small spare rooms
Long single	92 x 203 cm	Tall teens in narrow rooms
King single	107 x 203 cm	Teens and single adults
Double	138 x 188 cm	Single adults, guest rooms
Queen	153 x 203 cm	Most couples
King	183 x 203 cm	Couples who want more room, families with small kids

Australian sizes differ from US and UK sizes. If a frame is sold by an overseas seller on a marketplace, check the listed mattress size in centimetres before you buy, because a "queen" in another country can be a different size.

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Bed frame types: which are cheapest

Simple metal frames and basic slatted timber frames are usually the cheapest bed frames in Australia. Here is how the common types usually compare on price:

Frame type	Usual price level	Good to know
Metal frame	Lowest	Light, quick to assemble; check slat spacing for your mattress
Slatted timber (pine)	Low	Simple look; check the weight rating
Platform or base with slats	Low to medium	No box spring needed
Upholstered fabric frame	Medium	Softer look; check the fabric is easy to clean
Gas-lift storage bed	Medium to high	Can replace a separate storage unit
Solid hardwood frame	High	Heavier and longer-lasting; often bought on sale

A slightly dearer storage bed can still be the cheaper choice overall if it means you do not need to buy drawers. Many mattress makers set requirements for the base in their warranty, such as maximum slat gaps, so check yours before you choose a frame.

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Bed frame deals in Australia in 2026: how to pay less

In 2026, the best bed frame deals usually come from timing your purchase around big sales and comparing the delivered total. A simple routine:

1. Pick the size and type you need, using the tables above.
2. Price the same frame type at Big W, Amazon Australia and one furniture specialist.
3. Add delivery, or check click and collect, so you compare the delivered price.
4. Check the returns terms for bulky items before you order.
5. Time it with a sale. Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, Boxing Day and end of financial year sales in June usually bring the biggest home and furniture markdowns.
6. Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual, so part of what you pay comes back as cash after you buy.

Prime and delivery. Amazon Prime costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year after a 30-day free trial, according to Amazon Australia, and includes free delivery on eligible items. If you are already a member, check whether the frame you want is Prime eligible. If you only want Prime for one bed frame, compare the frame's delivery charge with the cost of a month of Prime.

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Big W vs Amazon for a bed frame: 2026 price comparison

Neither Big W nor Amazon Australia is cheaper on every bed frame, so compare the same frame type and size on both at the time you buy. Here is how the two usually differ:

	Big W	Amazon Australia
Range	Big W's own range plus Big W Marketplace sellers online	Amazon's own stock plus many third-party sellers
Delivery	Home delivery or click and collect from a store	Free delivery on eligible orders of A$59 or more; bulky goods may not qualify, according to Amazon
Returns	Check Big W's returns policy for furniture before you order	Most items fulfilled by Amazon AU can be returned within 30 days of delivery for change of mind; select large items have a A$50 return shipping fee from metro Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, according to Amazon
Membership	Everyday Rewards, Woolworths Group's loyalty programme, at participating retailers including Big W	Amazon Prime, $9.99 a month or $79 a year after the trial, according to Amazon
ShopBack	ShopBack Big W page	ShopBack Amazon Australia page

Which suits whom. If you live near a Big W store and want to see the frame first or avoid delivery, Big W is often the easier choice. If you want the widest choice of styles and sizes, or you are already a Prime member, Amazon Australia is often the easier choice. Prices on both change often, so a frame that is cheaper at one this week can be cheaper at the other next week.

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Big W and Amazon bed frames in Australia: what to check before you buy

Before you pay for a bed frame from Big W or Amazon Australia, check who sells and ships it.

• Seller. On both sites, some frames come from partner or third-party sellers. Their delivery times and returns terms can differ from the main store's.
• Delivery charge. Bed frames are bulky, so the delivery line can change which store is cheaper.
• Assembly. Most low-cost frames are flat-packed. Check the listed assembly time and tools needed.
• Weight rating and slats. A cheap frame should still support your mattress and the people using it.

For the ShopBack step, read the Terms on each store's ShopBack page. At the time of writing:

• Amazon Australia: the ShopBack Amazon page asks you to make sure your Amazon cart is empty before you tap through, lists items added to your cart before clicking through and codes entered manually in Amazon's promo code field as not eligible, and lists Furniture among its category rates.
• Big W: the ShopBack Big W page lists purchases under $50 before taxes, purchases through the Big W app and products shipped by Big W trusted partners as not eligible, so use the Big W website and check who ships the frame.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of a bed frame

Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual. ShopBack Australia is a free app and website. You open Amazon Australia or Big W from ShopBack, buy the bed frame as normal, and part of what you pay comes back to your ShopBack account as cash.

1. Open the ShopBack app or website and sign in.
2. Tap Amazon Australia or Big W, and check the live rate and Terms.
3. Add the bed frame to your cart after you arrive, and check out in that same session.
4. Once the order is confirmed, the cash shows in your ShopBack account and you can withdraw it.

ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Illustrative example: a queen bed frame costs $300 delivered. At an illustrative 3% rate, $9 comes back to your ShopBack account, so the effective price is $291. Real rates differ by store and category and change often, so check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you buy.

Timing. At the time of writing, the ShopBack store pages say Amazon Australia orders are usually tracked within 4 days and confirmed within 95 days, and Big W orders tracked within 3 days and confirmed within 155 days. Returned or cancelled orders are listed as not eligible, so be sure of the size before you order.

More: how to activate it before you buy and ways to get money back after an online order.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get the cheapest bed frame in Australia?

In Australia the cheapest bed frames are usually simple metal or slatted timber frames from discount department stores such as Big W and Kmart, or from online marketplaces such as Amazon Australia. Compare the delivered price, including any bulky-item delivery charge, rather than the shelf price, and start from ShopBack before you check out online.

Is Big W or Amazon cheaper for a bed frame?

Neither is cheaper on every bed frame. Big W has stores across Australia and a Marketplace of partner sellers online, while Amazon Australia lists a wide range of frames from Amazon and third-party sellers. Price the same size and type on both, add delivery or check click and collect, and compare the final totals at the time you buy.

What size bed frame do I need in Australia?

Match the frame to your mattress. Standard Australian mattress sizes are single 92 x 188 cm, king single 107 x 203 cm, double 138 x 188 cm, queen 153 x 203 cm and king 183 x 203 cm. A queen is a common choice for couples. Australian sizes differ from US and UK sizes, so check the listed mattress size on overseas-made frames.

Does Amazon Australia deliver bed frames for free?

Not always. Amazon Australia offers free delivery on eligible orders of A$59 or more, but its delivery page lists bulky goods and items sold and shipped by third-party sellers among the items that may not qualify. Prime members get free delivery on eligible items. Check the delivery charge on the product page before you buy a bed frame.

Can I return a bed frame to Amazon Australia?

Most unused and unopened items fulfilled by Amazon AU can be returned within 30 days of delivery for change of mind, according to Amazon Australia. For select large items returned from metro Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, Amazon says a A$50 return shipping fee is deducted from a change of mind refund. Check the returns terms before ordering a bulky frame.

Which type of bed frame is cheapest?

Simple metal frames and basic slatted timber frames are usually the cheapest. Upholstered frames, gas-lift storage beds and solid hardwood frames usually cost more. A storage bed can still be good value if it saves you buying a separate chest of drawers.

When are bed frames cheapest in Australia?

Bed frames are usually cheapest during big retail sale periods such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday in late November, Boxing Day, and the end of financial year sales in June, when department stores and online marketplaces discount home and furniture ranges. Prices change often, so compare a few weeks before a sale to know a real discount.

Is a cheap bed frame worth it?

A cheap bed frame is usually worth it for a guest room, a first rental or a child's room, as long as it fits your mattress size and has enough slats or support for it. Check the weight rating, slat spacing and any mattress warranty requirements before you buy.

How does ShopBack lower the price of a bed frame?

Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual. Open the ShopBack Amazon Australia or Big W page, tap through and buy the bed frame in that same session. Part of what you pay comes back to your ShopBack account as cash once the order is confirmed, which lowers what you actually pay. The live rate and terms are on each store's ShopBack page.

Is the money back from ShopBack paid as points?

No. ShopBack returns cash, not points or miles. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order, so it works like a discount on the price, and once it is confirmed you can withdraw it to your bank account.

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations in this article are those of the author. Bed frame prices, ranges, sellers, delivery charges, returns policies, membership pricing and sale dates are set by each retailer and marketplace and can change. Rates and terms on ShopBack vary by store, category and campaign and change often; check the current rate and terms on each store's ShopBack page before you buy.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.