Getting the kids ready for school is a momentous task โ one we often leave to the very last minute despite swearing we wouldnโt.
But with anything, itโs best to be prepared and beat the chaos that awaits in store, where every other parent can be found with their disgruntled kids as they shop for new school items.
That doesnโt have to be the case, however, as most of your back-to-school shopping can be done online, with everything from shoes to lunchboxes and the mighty backpack available and ready to be added to cart.
Speaking to the latter specifically, you want to find the perfect bag that can hold all their essentials while also maintaining a stylish and fun feel for the kids.
The best school bags in Australia
To make it ever so easy, weโve done most of the work for you and found some of the best school bags in Australia to buy for your kid this year.

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Joymoze Leisure Backpack, $71.85 at Amazon
With over 1,000 global ratings, this backpack comes with high praise from parents, with one reviewer saying: โItโs a very nice backpack, my daughter loves it. The fabric feels very soft, and itโs made out of very good materials. Spacious enough.โ

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Herschel Settlement Backpack, $130 at The Iconic
Durable and stylish, this backpack is the perfect size to hold all their essentials, without looking droopy or bulky. Itโs made from a soft plain weave fabric and finished with the brandโs signature striped lining.

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Nike Heritage Backpack, $44.99 at Rebel Sport
For the sporty kids, this Nike Heritage Backpack is a no-brainer. Made from densely woven fabric for heavyweight support, the bag also has a spacious main compartment that features a 15-inch laptop sleeve and side pockets to keep essentials organised.