The honest answer: most Melbourne pool builds land between $55,000 and $100,000 fully installed, including surrounds and fencing. But there's a wide range, and a lot of factors that move the needle — inner-city sites typically cost more than the outer suburbs because of access.
The shell itself is usually 35-45% of total project cost. A 7m Trainer or Classic runs around $25,000-$32,000 ex-works. Self-cleaning provision adds around $6,000-$8,000.
Excavation and crane: $5,000-$15,000 depending on site access, soil conditions, and how much spoil needs to be removed. Tight inner-Melbourne sites with restricted access cost more — sometimes a lot more.
Plumbing, electrical, equipment: $8,000-$15,000 covering pumps, filter, salt chlorinator (or chlorine), heating if specified, and the lines connecting everything.
Surrounds: paving, decking, coping, landscaping — anywhere from $5,000 for basic concrete to $40,000+ for premium stone with extensive landscaping. This is where budgets vary wildly.
Fencing: $3,000-$8,000 for a compliant glass or aluminium fence. Required by Victorian law before the pool can be filled, and the pool must also be registered with your local council.
We provide a fully itemised quote so you can see exactly where every dollar goes. No surprises, no hidden margins.