Best Electric Blankets in Australia 2026

Yes, when buying RCM-marked blankets from reputable Australian retailers. All electric blankets sold in Australia must meet AS/NZS 60335.2.17 safety standard and carry the RCM mark. Unsafe blankets from non-compliant manufacturers have been subject to ACCC recalls. Sunbeam, Breville, and Mistral are consistently safe and widely available at Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, and Kmart Australia.

Under-blankets (fitted to your mattress, sitting under the bottom sheet) are the standard and safer choice in Australia — they pre-warm the bed rather than heating over you while sleeping. Over-blankets and throws are more suited to couch use or warming up before bed, not for sleeping under all night. Most Australian Choice recommendations focus on fitted under-blankets for bedroom use.

Modern Australian electric blankets from brands like Sunbeam include auto-shutoff after 8–10 hours, making all-night use safer than older models. However, Australian safety guidelines and ACCC recommendations suggest turning blankets off when you feel warm enough, or using them to pre-warm the bed and then turning off before sleep — particularly for households with children, elderly, or pets who may not react to overheating.

Australian queen mattress size is 153 x 203cm — look for electric blankets specifically sized for Australian queen (not US queen at 152 x 203cm, which is essentially the same, but some models sized for European markets may differ). All major Australian brands (Sunbeam, Breville) sell queen-specific fitted blankets.

Most quality Australian electric blankets (Sunbeam, Breville) are machine washable once the controller is removed — check product labelling for specific wash instructions. Use a gentle cold cycle and flat dry — do not tumble dry or wring. Australian Consumer Law requires accurate care labelling; if a product labelled 'machine washable' is damaged in a standard gentle wash, you have remedies under ACL.