Double Size Mattresses

Why Choose a Double Size Mattresses?

The double is one of Australia's most popular mattress sizes, and it's easy to understand why. It offers considerably more sleeping width than a king single while staying compact enough for most standard bedrooms. Here's who benefits most from a double:

• Solo sleepers who prefer extra room to move around during the night
• Couples with smaller bedrooms where a queen or king isn't practical
• Guest rooms that occasionally need to sleep two adults
• Young adults moving into their first home or apartment
• Anyone upgrading from a single or king single for more comfort

Spinal Support in a Double Size Mattress

Being a mid-range size doesn't mean a double mattress should compromise on support. The right double mattress distributes your body weight evenly, maintains your spine's natural curvature, and prevents the kind of pressure build-up that leads to morning stiffness and soreness.

At Chiro Care Mattresses, our double mattresses are built with layered support systems including individually wrapped pocket springs that absorb motion independently and high-density foam cores that hold their shape over time. Whether you're a side sleeper, back sleeper, or somewhere in between, there's a double mattress in our range that suits your posture needs.

Mattress Types Available in Double Size Mattress

Pocket Spring Double

A popular choice for couples. Individual spring coils respond to each person's weight and movement independently, helping reduce sleep disruption through the night.

Memory Foam Double

Moulds to your body's contours and provides consistent pressure relief across the hips, shoulders, and lower back throughout the night.

Gel Foam Double

Gives you all the body-contouring benefits of memory foam with added gel technology to help dissipate heat for a cooler, more comfortable sleep.

Pillow Top Double

Features an additional comfort layer built into the mattress surface, offering a plush, hotel-quality feel without giving up the support underneath.

How to Choose the Right Double Size Mattress

• Consider who's sleeping on it: Solo sleepers can focus on personal comfort preferences, while couples should prioritise motion isolation and edge support.
• Firmness: A medium-firm feel works well for most adult body types and sleeping positions on a double.
• Room dimensions: A double mattress fits well in rooms from around 3m x 3m and upward.
• Base compatibility: Double mattresses are compatible with standard double bed frames, ensemble bases, and most platform beds.
• Budget: Double mattresses span a wide price range, so it's worth setting your budget upfront and finding the best construction within it.

An Australian standard double mattress measures 138 cm wide by 188 cm long. Worth noting that this is shorter than a queen (203 cm), so if you're on the taller side it's something to factor in.

Two adults can share a double, though it works out to about 69 cm of sleeping width per person. Couples who move around a lot during sleep may find a queen size more comfortable. For occasional guest use, a double is perfectly suitable.

Yes. In Australia, 'double' and 'full' are used interchangeably. Both refer to the 138 x 188 cm size. If you're shopping from an international retailer, just confirm the measurements match Australian standard sizing.

A queen (153 x 203 cm) is both wider and longer than a double (138 x 188 cm). The queen gives you 15 cm more width and 15 cm more length, making it a noticeably more spacious option, particularly for couples or taller sleepers.

Absolutely. Support quality comes down to the mattress construction, not the size. Our double range includes high-density foam and pocket spring options with zoned support systems designed to maintain healthy spinal alignment.

Most quality double mattresses last around 8 to 10 years. Signs it's time for a replacement include visible sagging, body impressions deeper than 3 cm, or regularly waking up with stiffness or discomfort.