Where Can I Find a Fridge on Sale in Australia in 2026?

Short answer. In Australia in 2026, fridges go on sale most often at appliance specialists such as The Good Guys, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman, in their clearance sections, and during End of Financial Year, Black Friday (27 November 2026) and Boxing Day sales. Price is only half the deal: CHOICE puts the average yearly running cost of a medium fridge at about $151 and an extra large one at about $211. Compare the same model at two or three stores, then check ShopBack before you check out.

ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you shop online at thousands of stores, including The Good Guys and Bing Lee. You open the store from ShopBack, shop as normal, and part of what you spend comes back to your account as cash you can withdraw. New members can join free at shopback.com.au/signup.

How we checked. We read The Good Guys' fridge range, clearance, 30 Day Price Guarantee and StoreCash pages, CHOICE's fridge buying guide, and the Terms on each store's ShopBack page, in October 2026. We do not list fridge prices, because sale prices change weekly; the worked examples use CHOICE averages and illustrative numbers.

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Where can I find a fridge on sale in Australia?

The most reliable places to find a fridge on sale in Australia are the big appliance retailers, their clearance pages, and the big annual sale events. A routine that works:

1. Pick the type and size first. Top mount, bottom mount, French door or side-by-side, and a litre range that suits your household.
2. Shortlist two or three model numbers. Brands such as LG, Samsung, Fisher & Paykel and Hisense all have buying guides on The Good Guys' site.
3. Check the same model at The Good Guys, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman. Prices for the same fridge often differ by store and week.
4. Look at clearance. The Good Guys runs a Fridge and Laundry Clearance section with limited stock offers.
5. Time it if you can wait. End of Financial Year, Black Friday and Boxing Day are when most fridge sales cluster.
6. Check ShopBack before you check out. Open ShopBack, tap the store, then pay in the same session.

Steps 1 to 5 find the lowest sale price. Step 6 lowers what you actually end up paying.

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Fridge sale calendar: when fridges usually go on sale in Australia

Fridges usually go on sale around four points in the year, though stores can run offers at any time.

When	What usually happens
End of Financial Year (June)	Many stores run sales before 30 June, and whitegoods are often included
Black Friday (Friday 27 November 2026)	Week-long sales on appliances, often starting before the Friday
Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December 2026)	Post-Christmas sales that often run into January
Model changeovers	Older models move to clearance or runout when new ranges arrive

Before Black Friday checkout, go through ShopBack. The store's page on ShopBack shows the live rate in the week of the sale.

If your fridge has died and you cannot wait, check clearance pages first, then compare the same model across stores. A runout model in the right size is often the fastest way to a sale price.

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Fridge sale best deals in Australia in 2026: how to tell a real deal

The best fridge deal in Australia in 2026 is the lowest total cost over the years you own it, not the biggest discount sticker. According to CHOICE, a fridge accounts for up to 8% of your energy bill and can last upwards of 10 years. Its average running costs by size:

Fridge size	Average capacity	Average yearly energy use	Average yearly running cost
Small (300 to 380L)	345L	347kWh	$138.80
Medium (380 to 450L)	421L	378kWh	$151.20
Large (451 to 525L)	498L	432kWh	$172.80
Extra large (525L and up)	642L	527kWh	$210.80

Source: CHOICE's fridge buying guide, last updated December 2025.

A worked example. Going from a medium fridge to an extra large one adds about $59.60 a year in average running costs by CHOICE's figures, or roughly $596 over ten years. If you do not need the space, a smaller fridge on sale can save more than a bigger discount on a bigger fridge.

Three more checks:

• Energy star rating. More stars means lower running costs for a fridge of the same size. The Good Guys lets you filter its fridges by energy rating; at the time of writing the range ran from 3 to 5 stars.
• Model number. Stores sometimes sell near-identical models with different numbers. Compare like with like.
• Delivery, installation and removal. Add any fees before comparing totals.

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The Good Guys vs Harvey Norman for a fridge sale: how they compare

Neither store is cheaper every week; compare the same model number at both on the same day. What differs is the extras each store runs alongside the price.

	The Good Guys	Harvey Norman
Fridge range	French door, side-by-side, bottom mount and more, filterable by size and energy rating	Wide appliance range; check its site for current models
Clearance	Fridge and Laundry Clearance section, limited stock	Check its site for current offers
Price protection	30 Day Price Guarantee for Gold Service Extras members	Check its site for current policies
Rewards	90 Day StoreCash on qualifying purchases and offers	Check its site for current offers

Sources: The Good Guys' fridge, clearance, price guarantee and StoreCash pages at the time of writing.

The Good Guys in detail

According to The Good Guys:

• 30 Day Price Guarantee. If the price of your product drops at The Good Guys or an approved competitor within 30 days of purchase, members can claim back 120% of the difference as store credit. It applies to customers who buy Gold Service Extras in the same transaction as the product, and you must provide evidence of the lower advertised price with its date.
• 90 Day StoreCash. You sign up and activate a Digital Wallet before you buy, then earn StoreCash on qualifying purchases or offers. It expires 90 days after issue, must be used in one transaction, and gives no change for any unused balance.
• Range. Fridges are filterable by type, capacity and energy rating, with buying guides for brands including LG, Samsung, Fisher & Paykel and Hisense.

Bing Lee

Bing Lee is another appliance specialist worth adding to your comparison. Check the same model number there, and open Bing Lee from its ShopBack page before you buy.

Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman is a large appliance and furniture retailer and a sensible third store to check on price for the same model.

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Which type of fridge gives the best value?

CHOICE says a top mount fridge is the cheapest type to buy and the cheapest to run. The trade-offs by type, from CHOICE's buying guide:

• Top mount (freezer on top). Cheapest to buy and run, with a wide range. You bend down to reach the fridge section.
• Bottom mount (freezer on the bottom). What you use most is at eye level. Costs more to buy and marginally more to run than a top mount.
• Side-by-side. Lots of features such as ice and water dispensers, and good for galley kitchens. Internal space is narrow, and CHOICE found temperatures can be uneven between top and bottom.
• French door. Combines a bottom freezer with a wide two-door fridge, giving good capacity for platters and bulk food.

CHOICE suggests setting the fresh food section to 3°C and the freezer to minus 18°C for the best balance of freshness and energy use.

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Before you buy: measure for the new fridge

CHOICE allows at least 5cm on the sides and rear and 10cm on top by default so a fridge can vent heat, and lists each maker's recommended clearances in its reviews. Measure the space, then measure your front door and hallways, especially if you are upsizing. A fridge on sale is no bargain if it will not fit.

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How ShopBack lowers the price of a fridge on sale

Check ShopBack before you check out. Before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order. It works on a sale price too: you pay the store's price, and part of it comes back afterwards.

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. Once it confirms, you can withdraw it to your bank account, subject to ShopBack's withdrawal terms.

Step by step:

1. Open ShopBack Australia (app or website) and search for The Good Guys or Bing Lee.
2. Check the live rate shown on that page.
3. Tap through to the store, add the fridge to your cart after you arrive, and check out in that same session.
4. Cashback shows as pending in your ShopBack account soon after you pay, and confirms once the order is complete.

Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. Check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page to work it out for your fridge.

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Price guarantees, StoreCash, codes and ShopBack

• Price guarantees and StoreCash. The Good Guys' 30 Day Price Guarantee and 90 Day StoreCash are its own programmes, so weigh them on their own merits.
• Promo codes. Codes found online are often expired, single-use or for new customers only. No code needed: go through ShopBack before you pay and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.
• What earns. The Good Guys and Bing Lee pages on ShopBack show which purchases earn Cashback and the live rate.

Go through ShopBack before you pay and the Cashback tracks to your ShopBack account.

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Other places to find a fridge on sale in Australia

Besides The Good Guys, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman, fridges are sold in Australia by electronics and appliance stores such as JB Hi-Fi and Appliances Online, and by online marketplaces such as Kogan. Compare the same model number across a few stores and check delivery and removal fees. If you buy from The Good Guys, Bing Lee, JB Hi-Fi or Kogan, open the store from ShopBack before you pay.

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Key takeaways

• Fridges go on sale most often at End of Financial Year, Black Friday (27 November 2026), Boxing Day and during model changeovers.
• Compare the same model number at The Good Guys, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman on the same day.
• Judge a deal on running cost too: CHOICE's averages run from about $139 to $211 a year depending on size.
• CHOICE says top mount fridges are the cheapest type to buy and run.
• Go through ShopBack before you pay and the Cashback tracks to your ShopBack account.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a fridge on sale in Australia?

In Australia, fridges go on sale most often at appliance specialists such as The Good Guys, Bing Lee and Harvey Norman, in their clearance sections and during End of Financial Year, Black Friday and Boxing Day sales. Compare the same model at two or three stores, judge the deal on running cost as well as price, and check ShopBack before you check out.

When do fridges go on sale in Australia?

Fridges usually go on sale around End of Financial Year in June, Black Friday (Friday 27 November in 2026), Boxing Day (26 December) and when stores clear older models. Sales can also pop up at other times, so set a target price for the model you want and watch it for a few weeks.

How do I know if a fridge sale is a good deal?

Compare the same model number across stores, then add running costs. CHOICE puts the average yearly running cost at about $151 for a medium fridge of 380 to 450 litres and about $211 for an extra large one over 525 litres, and says a fridge can last upwards of 10 years, so a cheaper but less efficient fridge can cost more over its life.

Is The Good Guys or Harvey Norman better for a fridge sale?

Neither is better every time, because sale prices change weekly. Compare the same model number at both on the same day, including delivery and installation. The Good Guys offers Gold Service Extras members a 30 Day Price Guarantee and runs 90 Day StoreCash offers, so factor those in if you will use them.

What is The Good Guys 30 Day Price Guarantee?

According to The Good Guys, if the price of your product drops at The Good Guys or an approved competitor within 30 days of purchase, members can claim back 120% of the difference as store credit. It applies to customers who buy Gold Service Extras in the same transaction as the product, and you need evidence of the lower advertised price.

Which type of fridge is cheapest to buy and run?

CHOICE says a top mount fridge, with the freezer on top, is the cheapest type to buy and the cheapest to run. Bottom mount and French door fridges cost more but put the fresh food section at eye level, and side-by-side fridges suit narrow spaces where a big swinging door will not fit.

How much space does a new fridge need?

CHOICE allows at least 5cm on the sides and rear and 10cm on top by default so the fridge can vent heat, and lists each maker's recommended clearances in its reviews. Measure your doorways and hallways too, especially if you are upsizing.

Is it worth buying a clearance fridge?

Often, if it is the size and type you need. The Good Guys runs a Fridge and Laundry Clearance section with limited stock offers while stocks last. Check whether the fridge is new or ex-display, what warranty applies and whether delivery is included before you buy.

How does ShopBack lower the price of a fridge?

ShopBack Australia lowers the effective price of an eligible online order after you pay. Before you check out, go through ShopBack to get a post-purchase discount on the order: open ShopBack, tap The Good Guys or Bing Lee, then check out in the same session. The live rate and Terms are on each store's ShopBack page.

Can I use a price beat or promo code and ShopBack on the same fridge?

Price beats and price guarantees are each store's own offers, such as The Good Guys' 30 Day Price Guarantee for Gold Service Extras members. Codes found online are often expired, single-use or for new customers only. No code needed: go through ShopBack before you pay and part of what you spend comes back as Cashback.

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Disclaimer

The views in this article are those of the author. Fridge prices, sales, clearance stock, delivery and installation fees, price guarantees and rewards programmes vary by store and change often; check each store's site before you buy. Running cost figures are CHOICE averages and your costs depend on your model, usage and electricity tariff. Prices in the worked example are illustrative. ShopBack rates and terms vary by store and over time; check the current rate and Terms on each store's ShopBack page before purchase.

This article is general information only and is not financial advice.