Stockings, socks & tights

Tights and stockings in Australia: prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Women's tights and stockings in Australia currently cost about A$4 for a basic opaque pair and up to about A$56 for a premium sheer pantyhose. These are approximate prices, according to sellers' websites, November 2026, quoted per pair unless a pack is shown. For the denier, size and colour you need, describe them in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Denier, size and fit

Denier measures the thickness of the yarn, and listings run from 20 denier sheer pairs to 120 denier opaque tights. Opaque tights from 40 to 120 denier suit cooler months, while sheer pairs suit warmer days. Sizes are often labelled regular, tall or extra large, so give your height in centimetres and say which length you need before you order.

Care labels and your rights

Australia's mandatory care labelling standard for clothing lets suppliers give care instructions in English, in international care symbols, or both, so check the label if you need a particular wash method. Under Australian Consumer Law, goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded, and you are entitled to a replacement or refund if a pair is faulty. Keep the receipt and the packaging.

Medical compression stockings

Compression stockings bought for a medical reason are a different product from fashion tights. In Australia, medical-grade compression stockings are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, and proper fitting matters for their effect. If you need graduated compression, ask a pharmacy or your clinician about the right class and size rather than comparing them with ordinary hosiery.

Season and delivery

Winter runs from June to August and summer from December to February. Opaque and cable-knit styles suit the cooler months, and sheer and fishnet styles suit the warmer ones. When you ask for a delivery quote, state the city: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide. Ask whether a multi-pack costs less per pair.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need in your own words in a free chat. Its AI asks about type, denier, size and number of pairs, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their price and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For related items, see women's underwear and swimwear or thermal underwear.