You’ve probably Googled it already.
One website says $15,000. Another says $40,000. Someone on Facebook reckons they paid up to $70,000.
There’s no single price for a plunge pool because there’s no single type of plunge pool, and no two backyards are the same. The biggest things that affect the price are the style of pool you choose, the size, your site, and what you want to include.
Here’s what actually makes the difference.
1. The style of pool you choose
This is usually the biggest factor.
At RIPPA, we don’t just offer one type of plunge pool. We have a range of options because different pools suit different backyards, budgets and tastes.
Some people love the modern look of fibreglass.
Some fall in love with the Australian corrugated tank style.
Others want the premium look of a precast concrete pool with shimmering tiles.
They’re simply different products with different price points, installation requirements and aesthetics.
The right choice depends on your backyard and what you’re trying to achieve.
2. Size matters
It sounds obvious, but a bigger pool generally costs more.
- More materials.
- More water.
- Bigger equipment.
- More to freight.
The good news is that plunge pools are designed to make the most of a smaller space, so you don’t need a huge backyard to create somewhere the whole family can enjoy.
3. Your backyard can change everything
This is where online price guides fall apart.
A flat block with wide side access is a very different thing to a steep block with retaining walls and no room for machinery or access.
Things that can affect the overall cost include:
- Side access.
- Whether a crane is needed.
- Sloping ground.
- Site preparation.
- Drainage.
- Existing structures or retaining walls.
One pool might be easier and more affordable to get in over another purely based on your yard.
That’s why we always recommend sending us a few photos of your house and yard before worrying too much about numbers.
4. What you want to add
The pool is only part of the project.
Some customers keep things simple.
Others want to add:
- Heating.
- Spa jets.
- LED lighting.
- Premium equipment.
- Smart automation.
- Covers.
- Water features.
These aren’t hidden costs. They’re simply options that let you tailor the pool to how you’ll use it.
5. Don’t forget the surrounds
One of the biggest surprises for first-time pool buyers is that the area around the pool can cost as much as the pool itself.
Things like decking, paving, fencing, landscaping and stabilising can all become a significant part of the overall budget.
It’s worth thinking about the entire backyard, not just the pool.
So… how much should you budget?
The honest answer is, it depends.
Not because we’re trying to avoid the question, but because every backyard is different.
What we can do is help you work out where your money is best spent.
Sometimes a different style of pool saves thousands in site costs.
Sometimes spending a little more on the pool gives you exactly the look you’ve been chasing.
Every project is different.
Let’s price your backyard, not someone else’s
The quickest way to get a realistic idea of cost is to tell us a bit about your property.
Send us your plans, a few photos, or come and visit the display yard in Cairns.
We’ll talk you through the different options, explain what will affect the price on your block, and give you practical advice, even if that means recommending a different option than the one you first had in mind.
