The queen bed is the standard Australian master bedroom choice — 153cm wide by 203cm long, big enough for two adults without overwhelming most rooms. We hold over 230 queen bed frames in stock across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, from $110 metal frames to $1,400 gas lift storage beds. Most ship within 1-2 business days.
What size is a queen bed in Australia?
A queen bed measures 153cm wide by 203cm long. That's 15cm wider than a double and 30cm narrower than a king. Each sleeper gets 76cm — narrower than a standard single bed, which surprises most first-time buyers. For two adults who don't like being kicked, a king is worth the extra 30cm.
Allow a room at least 3.4m x 3.4m for a queen plus bedside tables and walking space. Doorways and hallway turns matter at delivery — flat-pack boxes fit through 80cm doors, but the assembled frame will not.
What's the difference between queen bed frame depth and slat height?
Frame depth is the height from floor to mattress base. Slat height is where the slats sit inside the frame. They're not the same thing, and that's where most queen bed buyers get caught. A frame with 35cm external height and 20cm internal slat depth gives you a 25cm mattress maximum before the bed looks bottom-heavy and the slats stop supporting the edges.
This matters because most modern queen mattresses are 25-30cm thick. Buy a frame with shallow internal depth and your $800 mattress sits above the headboard or below it, looking wrong. Always check the internal mattress depth before ordering.
| Frame style |
External height |
Internal mattress depth |
Best mattress thickness |
| Platform queen |
25-35cm |
15-22cm |
20-28cm |
| Slatted queen |
35-45cm |
22-30cm |
22-32cm |
| Storage drawer queen |
40-50cm |
15-22cm |
20-28cm |
| Gas lift queen |
40-55cm |
20-30cm |
22-32cm |
| Ensemble queen |
30-40cm |
built-in base |
any |
What types of queen bed frames are there?
Queen bed frames split into five real categories. Each suits a different room and budget.
| Type |
Best for |
Price |
Key trade-off |
| Metal queen frame |
Budget, rentals |
$110-$220 |
Squeaks if bolts loosen — retighten every 6 months |
| Wooden queen frame |
Classic bedrooms |
$180-$500 |
Pine softens after 5-7 years; hardwood lasts 15+ |
| Upholstered queen |
Soft headboard feel |
$280-$700 |
Fabric collects dust — vacuum monthly |
| Storage drawer queen |
Small bedrooms |
$380-$900 |
Drawers need 60cm pull-out clearance each side |
| Gas lift queen |
Maximum storage |
$500-$1,400 |
Gas struts last 5,000-10,000 cycles (~3-5 years) |
What size mattress fits a queen bed frame?
A queen mattress is 153cm x 203cm — same as the queen bed frame's internal dimensions. There's no separate "queen mattress" size in Australia; queen is queen. The catch is internal depth, not width or length, as explained above.
If you already have a queen mattress, measure its thickness before ordering a new frame. A 32cm pillow-top mattress on a 22cm-depth platform frame looks unbalanced and makes the bed too high to sit on the edge comfortably.
Quick buyer's checklist
- Room dimensions: minimum 3.4m x 3.4m for queen + bedside tables
- Doorway width: flat-pack fits 80cm doors — check hallway turns too
- Internal mattress depth: match to your mattress thickness
- Slat count: 12+ slats spaced under 7cm apart for proper support
- Storage needs: drawer queen for clothes, gas lift for seasonal items
- Assembly: 45-90 minutes with two people and the included Allen key
Frequently asked questions
What's the queen bed mattress size in cm?
153cm wide by 203cm long. Same as queen size bed dimensions in Australia. Smaller than a US queen (152cm x 203cm — basically identical) but different from a UK king (150cm x 200cm).
What's the difference between a queen bed and a king bed?
A king is 30cm wider (183cm vs 153cm). Same length. The extra 30cm is roughly one pillow width per sleeper — significant for couples who move in their sleep. King frames cost about 20-30% more.
How long does delivery take?
We dispatch within 1-2 business days from our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses. Capital city addresses arrive in 3-5 business days. Perth and Adelaide take 5-8 days. Regional and Tasmanian addresses take 5-12 days.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. We accept Afterpay, Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4. A $300 queen bed frame works out to four fortnightly payments of $75 with Afterpay. A $600 gas lift queen frame is $150 a fortnight.
What's your returns policy?
We offer 15-day returns on unassembled queen bed frames in original packaging. Every frame comes with a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. See our return policy for full details.
Complete your bedroom
A queen bed frame works hardest with three companion pieces. Add a queen mattress matched to your frame's internal depth, a headboard with bolt holes that line up with the frame, and bedside tables roughly 5cm shorter than your finished mattress height.
Why buy your queen bed from Simple Deals
We're a family-run Australian business, trading since 2018. We hold queen bed stock in our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses, dispatch in 1-2 business days, and back every frame with a 12-month warranty and 15-day returns. Real people answer the phone on 1300 456 786, Monday to Friday. Over 50,000 Australian customers; 4.66★ from 5,363 verified reviews.
