Should you upgrade your vacuum at EOFY or wait? We find out

Why EOFY is the Best Time to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner

EOFY is one of the best times to buy a vacuum cleaner, as the category moves fast and last year’s flagship models suddenly become very good value. We asked the people who live and breathe floor care what they’d actually buy right now, and why June is the best time to buy.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner on Sale?

EOFY is typically when people buy electronics, office equipment, furniture, and appliances. It’s also a time where retailers run big clearance sales to shift inventory, so it’s actually a great time to buy a vacuum cleaner as you can grab a quality model at a solid price. “EOFY helps close the gap by making higher-spec models more accessible,” adds Danni Li, Australian Marketing Manager at Roborock. However, make sure you’re considering your needs first before purchasing, rather than just the price point. “The best value is usually not the cheapest option — it is the product that solves the right cleaning problem with the right level of automation,” says Danni.

Our Top Picks

Best overall:

Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System, $1199 $694

Best premium cordless:

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute, $1449 $1205

Best for pet homes:

Bissell Crosswave Pet, $529 $373

Best robot vacuum cleaner:

Dreame X50 Ultra, $2999 $1999

The humble vacuum has also had a bit of a facelift in recent years: the new appliances are lighter, often cordless, some can be controlled remotely via your smartphone, and many are better for allergy sufferers. “People are moving away from canister vacuum cleaners to cordless handsticks and robotic vacuums,” observes Colin Jones, Category Expert at Appliances Online, describing a general shift in preferences across the country. “People often get both a cordless stick vacuum for spot cleaning and a robotic vacuum for everyday cleaning.”

Below is our guide to the best vacuum cleaners on the market in Australia, and where to buy one on sale.

The Best Vacuum Cleaners to Buy in June for EOFY

Best overall vacuum cleaner

Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty System

$1199 $664 at Amazon

The Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty system is the ultimate cordless solution for powerful, intelligent, whole-home deep cleaning. It features an Auto-Empty dock that charges and empties your vacuum after every clean, reducing dust exposure by 1000x vs. traditional emptying. With an average rating of 4.4/5 stars, one reviewer said, “It seems so easy and quick to vacuum now that I find myself doing it much more frequently.”

Key features:

4 intelligent technologies that detect and react to your home

Odour neutraliser technology

Up to 70 minutes runtime

Shark’s most powerful cordless vacuum

* DuoClean Detect nozzle to picks up debris in both forward and reverse

Also available at:

$999 $748 at JB Hi-Fi

$747 at The Good Guys

* $999.99 $799.99 at Shark

Best premium cordless

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

$1449 $1205 at Amazon

Dyson’s V15 Detect Absolute vacuum cleaner was developed with large homes in mind, boasting an impressive 60-minute runtime so you can clean the whole house at once. Plus, with its angled laser lights that reveal microscopic dust, you’ll be sure to suck up every speck for a spotless home. With over 16,000 views, Dyson’s V15 Detect Absolute is one of the brand’s most popular products. While some users say they would prefer to not have to hold down the trigger while vacuuming, the product is awarded an overall rating of 4.6/5. “I have changed up from the Dyson V10 absolute plus to the V15 Detect absolute and the difference is amazing,” writes one user. “It is quieter and the light shows me spots of dust I couldn’t see. I love it.”

Key features:

Fluffy Optic cleaner reveals 2x more microscopic particles

Radical cyclone technology

Dyson Hyperdymium motor

Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power

Also available at:

$1249 at Myer

$1249 at Dyson

Best for pet hair

Bissell Crosswave Pet all in one wet/dry vacuum cleaner and mop

$529 $373 at Amazon

Bissell’s Crosswave stick vacuum doubles as a mop, allowing you to vacuum and wash your floors simultaneously. Designed specifically for cleaning up pet fur and dander courtesy of a multi-surface pet brush roll and pet hair strainer, the Crosswave also includes a special pet cleaning solution to help eliminate pet odours. “I passed the regular vacuum and then the Bissell to follow…it was shocking to see how much more it still collected from the floors,” said one user.

Key features:

Specialised pet brush roll

Two tank system to separate clean and dirty water

* Comes with multi-surface pet formula

Also available at:

* $529 $459 at BISSELL

Best for: homes with pets

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute

$1549 $898 at Dyson

Dyson’s Gen5Detect Absolute has strong suction power, a relatively long running time of up to 70 minutes and five different cleaning heads/tools to make whole-home deep cleaning easier. As far as pet hair and cleaning goes, the Digital Motorbar head can lift and spiral hair up off your floors, while the hair screw tool makes fast work of car seats, pet beds and stairs.

Key features:

Powerful 280 air watts suction

Whole-machine HEPA filtration captures dust, particles and allergens to 0.1 microns

De-tangles and removes pet hair

Dust detect sensor can adapt suction power as needed

Includes Digital Motorbar cleaner head, Fluffy Optic cleaner head, hair screw tool, combination tool and built-in crevice cleaner

Up to 70 minutes of fade-free power

Also available at:

$1549 $897 at Myer

$1549 $898 at JB Hi-Fi

* $1549 $999 at David Jones

Best lightweight vacuum cleaner

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones vacuum cleaner

$949 $849 at Dyson

Best for: lightweight design

Dyson’s PencilVac vacuum cleaner is for those who are after a lightweight solution to home cleaning. The slimmest vacuum cleaner in the world, according to Dyson, this vacuum boasts an impressive new system, including conical cleaner heads that move backwards and forwards, capturing dirt and debris, a Hyperdymium 140k motor for advanced suction, a linear dust separation system and a no-touch bin ejection mechanism for hygiene.

Key features:

Air-compressing bin design can hold five times more dust and debris than its 0.08L capacity

Cleans forwards and backwards with the four conical Fluffycones cleaner head strips

Includes Dyson’s smallest and fastest vacuum motor

Captures 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns

* Connects to MyDyson app

Also available at:

$849 at Myer

$849 at JB Hi-Fi

* $849 at The Good Guys

More top stick vacuum cleaners

Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away vacuum

$449 at Amazon

Best for: convenience

Dust, dirt, and allergens are easily sucked away with this corded stick vacuum cleaner from Shark. Featuring powerful suction and an eight metre cord for an efficient and effective clean, it’ll ensure your home is clean at all times. It also comes with a handy crevice tool for getting to those hard-to-reach areas. The Shark corded upright vacuum has an average rating of 4.8/5 stars, with users loving its portability, ability to combat pet hair and suction. One user commented, “The difference between what I would call a good vacuum and this vacuum is night and day. The old vacuum cleans the floor, the Shark… completely rejuvenates the floor.”

Key features:

HEPA system

Ideal for pets

No need to wait for the vacuum to charge – unlimited cleaning time

1.6 metre cleaning tube

* 2-year warranty

Also available at:

$449 at Myer

$499 at The Good Guys

* $700 $459 at Appliances Online

Best robot vacuum cleaners

Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop

$2999 $1999 at Dreame

Best for: next-gen features & multi-surface homes

Rated on the top of our list for best robot vacuum cleaners, the Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum and mop is all about high performance. Featuring the world’s first robotic retractable legs, this handle little device can conquer obstacles up to 6cm with ease. And with a strong suction power of 20000Pa, it excels at picking up pet hair and dander from various floor types.

Key features:

20000 Pa suction

Retractable legs climb 6cm thresholds

MopExtend edge scrubbing

Self-emptying and hot-water mop washing & drying

* AI camera & LiDAR mapping

Also available at:

* $2999 $1999 at Amazon

If you’re after a robot vacuum but don’t want to spend the money on premium models, check out our budget guide here.

Roborock Saros 20

$2999 $2499 at Roborock

Launched in Australia in April 2026, the Saros 20 offers a record-breaking 36,000 Pa suction and AdaptiLift chassis, which can clear 8.8 cm thresholds. Its strong suction, precision mapping and obstacle recognition makes this one of the must-have robovacs of the year.

Key features:

Ultra-thin design

New cleaning tray with new soaking mode

Anti-tangle and suction power

Climbing ability 8.8cm

2.5 hr fast charging

36,000 PA suction power

* App compatibility

Also available at:

$2495 at The Good Guys

$2499 at JB Hi-Fi

Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow

$2499 $1373 at Amazon

Best for: daily floor cleaning

The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is designed to keep your floors fresh for everyday use. It features a powerful 20000 PA HyperForce suction, Dual Anti-Tangle System and multifunctional dock that mops, vacuums, and even self cleans for a completely hands-free cleaning experience.

“I’ve been using the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Flow robot vacuum for a few months now and it’s been the best thing for not only my home, but my time. This particular robot vacuum is great for a daily clean – its suction power is definitely the top feature. I also love that you can do selective room cleaning from the app, and customise the suction power, waterflow and route depending on the type of cleaning you need” — Rachel Weisz, Shopping Writer

Read our full review here.

Key features:

Self-cleaning mop

Anti-tangle and suction power

Reactive AI recognition

270mm extra-wide roler

* 20,000 PA suction power

Also available at:

$2499 at The Good Guys

$2499 at Roborock

Best vacuum mop combo

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Absolute wet and dry vacuum cleaner

$1549 $1332.78 at Amazon

Best for: multi-head versatility

Stick vacuum mops have a new competitor. Enter wet and dry vacuum cleaners, an all-in-one product that could halve the time you spend preparing your cleaning products. Dyson is a big brand in the cleaning tech and appliances space, known for innovative designs. So it’s no surprise that they were quick to develop a stick vacuum and mop like The Submarine. This model comes with three heads for different cleaning situations: the Optic Fluffy cleaner head, Digital Motorbar cleaner head and the Submarine wet roller head. It also automatically adjusts suction power based on the amount of dirt in a particular area, counts particles, and shows the data on an LCD screen, which is handy if you want to measure changes in cleanliness after using it.

Key features:

20000 Pa suction

Retractable legs climb 6cm thresholds

MopExtend edge scrubbing

Self-emptying and hot-water mop washing & drying

* AI camera & LiDAR mapping

Also available at:

$1650 at Appliances Online

$1549 at Myer

Dreame H12 Pro

$799 $299.98 at Amazon

This cordless vacuum mop has a solid 35-minute run time, an automatic sensor to adjust power, and a very handy dual-edge cleaning brush to cover those hard-to-reach areas, edge-to-edge. The Dreame H12 Pro also has hot-air drying technology and self-cleans and dries itself in an hour.

It also has an average rating of 4.4 stars from over 2000 global reviews on Amazon. In fact, one five-star reviewer from Australia said: “I was very apprehensive in spending a lot of money for a machine that basically cleans a hard floor when a mop and bucket has been my primary cleaning tool… what a fantastic surprise to see how much dirt was removed from my tiled floors with this Dreame H12 Pro.”

Key features:

35 minute run time

900ml clean tank, 700ml dirty tank tank capacity

Smart sensor that adjusts suction power automatically

Self-cleans with hot-air drying technology

Edge-to-edge cleaning

High-speed brushless motor wipes up to 520 times per minute

Also available at:

$799 at Woolworths

$799 at Kogan

Where to Buy a Vacuum Cleaner on Sale

If you’ve been waiting for a price drop, now’s a reasonable time to pull the trigger. Dyson is offering up to $651 off select vacuums direct, while dedicated appliance retailers The Good Guys, Bing Lee, and JB Hi-Fi all have EOFY sales running until June 30 — worth checking across all three, as stock and discounts vary by brand. Amazon Australia and Kogan are also worth a look if you’re flexible on model, with broader appliance discounts across both. For department store options, Myer and David Jones have sales running across appliances and homewares, and BISSELL is running its own mid-season sale with up to $149 off carpet and upholstery cleaners specifically.

Click here for the full list of EOFY sales.

What Experts Say to Skip This EOFY

“Black Friday is usually a major promotional period, but EOFY often brings strong offers because it aligns with retailer sales cycles,” says Danni Li, Australian Marketing Manager at Roborock, referring to the mid-season sale period. “The advice would be: don’t just buy the biggest discount — buy the right cleaning solution for your home. Before hitting ‘add to cart’, ask: what cleaning problem am I actually trying to solve? If the issue is daily dust, pet hair, and not having enough time, a robot vacuum may be the right upgrade. If the issue is sticky spills, grease, or wet messes on hard floors, a wet/dry vacuum may be more suitable. If the need is quick spot cleaning, a cordless vacuum may be enough. EOFY is a great time to upgrade, but the best purchase is the one that saves time, reduces effort and genuinely fits the way you live.”

What the Experts Say to Look for Before Purchasing a Vacuum Cleaner

Style

Each style of vacuum cleaner has its pros and cons, so it’s important to consider which factors you’d like to prioritise. For example, is convenience or battery power the most important factor for you?

Floor type

While many vacuums come with an array of additional attachments to allow you to vacuum efficiently on all surfaces and even help reach into the farthest nooks and crannies, some models do not. A vacuum designed for carpet is very different from one that’s optimised for floorboards.

Battery power

Mainly a problem for cordless and robot vacuums — consider the size of your home and how much runtime you will need. Many stick vacuums allow you to purchase an additional battery to help extend your runtime as needed.

Suction power

Not all vacuums suck equally. In addition to looking at the suction force (check the air wattage — 100AW is a good place to start!), you’ll want to examine the filtration system in your vacuum. An easily clogged filter will have a dramatic impact on your vacuum’s suction power throughout its runtime. “For pet owners, anti-tangle design, hair pickup, suction power and filtration should be high priorities,” notes Danni.

Cleaning factor

How easy is your vacuum to empty and clean? Many robot vacuums can self-empty and clean, while corded vacuums with bags ensure all of your dirt and dust stays confined during the disposal process.

Different Types of Vacuum Cleaners and the Benefits and Downsides of Each

Stick and handheld vacuums

The biggest trend in floor care is undoubtedly the newer lightweight stick/handheld cleaners. Stick vacuum cleaners have rapidly improved in both suction and battery life, and usually come with an assortment of attachments that make them a truly viable option for all homes and their surfaces.

In the past, one of the major downsides of cordless vacuums has been their smaller battery and need for regular recharging. Newer models allow for quick-swapping with additional batteries, allowing you to instantly extend your runtime. Some models, like the Dyson Outsize, also come with significantly larger cleaner heads to help make cleaning bigger spaces more efficient.

Suction strength and hardy filters have also become a mainstay in the category. Heavy-duty filtration systems are designed to ensure your vacuum can clean the most minuscule particles without affecting the suction quality of your device. Samsung’s JetStick vacuum, for example, offers an advanced 5-layer dust filtration system, which is ideal for minimising allergens in the home.

But, it’s worth noting that sticks are not always great for carpeted areas, especially those with a shag finish. And, depending on the size of your home, they still might not be ideal if you like to do all the vacuuming at once.

However, they are a fantastic option for people who tend to clean in short, sharp bursts or do quick touch-ups every day or so. Their compact nature also makes them easy to store — especially in smaller homes and apartments.

When you only want or need to do a bit here and there, you can’t beat a hands-on option.

Canister vacuums

It may come as a surprise, but people are still comfortable with using canister vacuums, says Colin. “Their compartments are typically larger and the perception is that, as they are powered directly from an outlet, they are more powerful than the cordless options. With a canister, you also don’t have to worry about running out of charge,” he explains.

A leader in this category is Miele, and Robin Werth, head of category management and marketing, of Miele Australia and New Zealand, believes canister vacuum cleaners offer the ideal solution for a more powerful, deep clean.

Robin is an advocate for bagged vacuum cleaners, and Miele has no intention of phasing them out. “Bagged vacuum cleaners remain Miele’s best sellers and the category continues to grow due to popularity,” he says. “Key reasons include hygienic dust disposal and cleanliness, along with convenience and no need for maintenance.”

It’s worth noting that allergy sufferers usually prefer bagged cleaners because they contain indoor allergens and dust better.

Packed with power, the classic style is still your go-to for getting the job done on all floor types.

Robot vacuums

Ideal for homes with hard surfaces such as timber or tiles, robot vacuum cleaners take most of the work out of keeping your floor clean. Not only will they work while you’re out of the house, but they’re also smart enough to return to their hubs whenever they need recharging.

“Not long ago, robotic vacuums were synonymous with being more of a nuisance than they were helpful as they lacked intelligence and adequate navigation abilities,” says Karen Powell, Head of Ecovacs Robotics for Australia and New Zealand. “New technology coupled with the ability for them to compete with more traditional vacuums in terms of suction power, proves that robotic vacuums are now no longer a gimmick but genuinely helpful home essentials adding a plethora of functional benefits in our homes.”

“Robot vacuums are proving a popular solution for the time-poor people, removing the grunt work associated with vacuuming,” says Colin. “Some models will manoeuvre around your furniture and will know to put the brakes on at the top of your stairs. If this convenience isn’t enough, you can even control some of these vacuums using an app on your smartphone or tablet.”

The navigational technology of robot vacuums continues to improve in leaps and bounds, and some models like the Ecovacs’ OZMO range are hybrid models – meaning that they can mop, sweep and vacuum your floor, which can be extra handy for those with timber or tiled floors.

Why apply all that elbow grease when a new machine can do it for you – and never complain!

Should I Purchase a Corded or Cordless Vacuum Cleaner?

Cordless vacuums were once seen mainly as a convenience upgrade, but the category has improved significantly. The question is not simply corded vs cordless, but “what cleaning job do I need this product to solve?”

“Today, many cordless models offer strong suction, better battery performance, and more flexible manoeuvrability for everyday cleaning,” says Danni. “That said, the bigger shift is not only from corded to cordless, but from manual cleaning to more task-specific cleaning solutions. Cordless vacuums are great for quick, flexible clean-ups. Wet/dry vacuums are better for hard-floor messes, spills, and sticky stains. Robot vacuums are best for automated daily maintenance.”