Choosing the right pool size starts with understanding what fits your space, lifestyle, and local approval requirements. This page provides a simple way to browse our pools by length, along with essential placement guidelines and practical examples.
Size: 13.50m x 3.00m
Depth: 1.50m
These guidelines are commonly used across Australia. Individual council and certifier requirements may vary.
The pool position works best when it is in close proximity to — or visually connected from — your major living areas: Kitchen, Dining and Lounge. Achieve all three and you have the trifecta — a beautifully engaging pool that becomes part of your everyday living.
If your pool is positioned further from your home, consider creating a destination zone with a cabana, pool house, BBQ area or outdoor kitchen to encourage family use.
Use the 1m boundary rule and 1.5m structure rule. Measure your space, subtract clearances, and the remaining area indicates the max pool size.
Yes, however this typically requires engineering and special approvals. Councils may reject requests without strong justification.
There is no hard rule, but we recommend allowing ‘900mm–1.2m’ for comfortable fencing and access.
Generally yes. Less excavation and concrete. However soil, equipment choice, access limitations, and minimum machinery/operator fees all play a role.
6m–8m pools suit most families, offering swim length and usable seating.
4–5m plunge-style pools fit most courtyards and narrow yards.
Larger pools (8m+) are ideal — you won’t regret extra space when yard size isn’t a limitation.
Yes — most sloping blocks can accommodate a pool using cost-effective cut-and-fill with small retaining solutions (around 0.6m).