What do you look for when buying a new mattress? The obvious answer would be price, firmness and comfort, but many people would also likely look at the materials used.

You'll also notice that the best mattresses in Australia come in a range of heights, and this one criterion is easy to overlook as not being important. In fact, mattress thickness determines how it feels and performs, making it quite an important aspect to look into when shopping for a new bed.

So, is there a particular thickness a mattress should be for the best sleep? It's not really a one-size-fits-all scenario, so we've put together this guide to explain the different thickness categories and which ones would suit each kind of sleeper.

While thick mattresses tend to cost more due to all of the materials they use, you'

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