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Pool Cost Calculator — Australia

Metric by default: litres, kWh, AUD. Rates are examples — enter yours.

Pool Fill Cost

Find your rate on your water bill (A$/kL). 1 kL = 1,000 litres.

Cost Saving Tips

  • • Use a pool cover to reduce evaporation and heating costs
  • • Run pump during off-peak electricity hours
  • • Keep filters clean for efficient operation
  • • Maintain proper water balance to reduce chemical waste
  • • Consider variable speed pumps (save 50-75% on energy)
  • • Use solar blankets or liquid solar covers
  • • Keep water temperature reasonable (each degree = 10-30% more cost)

Average Annual Costs (guide only)

ChemicalsA$350 - A$900
Electricity (Pump)A$400 - A$1200
Water (Refill)A$100 - A$300
Heating (Seasonal)A$200 - A$1500+

Cost Factors

Your actual costs depend on:

  • • Pool size and volume
  • • Local utility rates
  • • Climate and swim season length
  • • Equipment efficiency and age
  • • Usage frequency and bather load
  • • Maintenance diligence