Pool Cost Ranges by Type
Plunge Pool or Compact Concrete Pool — $45,000 to $75,000
A plunge pool or small concrete pool suits courtyards and narrow Brisbane blocks. Typically 3m x 5m to 4m x 6m, these pools are about cooling off and maximising a limited footprint. Build costs sit in the $45,000 to $75,000 range depending on depth, finish and features.
Standard Concrete Pool — $65,000 to $120,000
The most common pool size in Brisbane is somewhere between 8m x 4m and 10m x 5m. A fully custom concrete pool in this range, with a quality pebble or render finish, pool lights, and standard filtration, will typically cost between $65,000 and $120,000 installed.
Feature Pool or Luxury Build — $120,000 to $250,000+
Large pools with infinity edges, integrated spas, water features, glass tiles, and premium landscaping sit in the $120,000 to $250,000+ range. The site and design drive this number more than anything else.
What Drives the Cost of a Concrete Pool?
- Size and shape: Larger pools and complex freeform shapes require more concrete, steel, and labour.
- Pool finish: Standard render is the most affordable. Pebble finishes, glass tiles, and travertine coping all add cost.
- Features: Infinity edges, integrated spas, water features, mood lighting, and automation all add to the build cost.
- Site conditions: Steep blocks, difficult access, rock excavation, and poor soil all add to excavation and engineering costs.
- Council and approvals: Brisbane City Council pool approvals typically cost $500 to $2,000 in fees.
Costs Often Left Out of Initial Quotes
- Pool fencing: Compulsory in Queensland. Frameless glass fencing costs $5,000 to $15,000.
- Landscaping and surrounds: Coping, decking, paving, and garden beds can add $15,000 to $60,000+.
- Pool heating: A heat pump or solar heating system adds $5,000 to $15,000.
- Ongoing running costs: Budget $2,000 to $5,000 per year for chemicals, electricity, and maintenance.
Getting an Accurate Quote
The only way to get an accurate figure is a site consultation and custom design brief. At Ezy Living Pools, we carry out a full site assessment before quoting — so the number we give you is the number you pay. We build concrete swimming pools across Brisbane, from Ascot and Hamilton to Kenmore and Springfield.
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Ezy Living Pools Builds Across Brisbane
We build custom concrete pools in Ascot, Hamilton, Teneriffe, New Farm and across Brisbane. Explore our local pool building pages:
Ascot • Hamilton • Teneriffe • New Farm • Paddington • Newstead • West End • Kangaroo Point