Aussie Splash Pool™ vs. Aussie Plunge Pool™: Which One Is Right For You?
Both are affordable. Both are Australian-made. Both install in a weekend. So how do you choose?
If you've been browsing the Aussie Plunge Pools range and found yourself looking at two distinct product lines — the Aussie Splash Pool™ and the Aussie Plunge Pool™ — you're not alone in wondering what the actual difference is, and which one makes more sense for your backyard, your budget, and how you plan to use it.
The short answer: The Aussie Splash Pool™ is round, shallower at 900mm deep, and designed for casual family fun and cooling off — starting from just $3,250. The Aussie Plunge Pool™ is deeper (1,300mm–1,500mm), available in a wider range of sizes, and built for soaking, cold-water therapy, hydrotherapy, and year-round use. Both are roto-moulded polyethylene, both carry a 5-year shell warranty, and both are made right here in Australia by Duraplas Industries — a family-owned manufacturer with over 40 years of experience. The difference comes down to how you plan to use your pool, not how much you're willing to spend.
Let's break it down properly.
What Is the Aussie Splash Pool™?
The Aussie Splash Pool™ is Aussie Plunge Pools' newest addition — a round, shallow pool designed to bring real backyard pool ownership to more Australians than ever before. At 900mm deep across all three sizes, it's accessible, easy to get in and out of, and a natural fit for families with young kids, renters, and anyone who wants a proper pool without the project.
It's not an inflatable. It's not a stopgap. It's a one-piece roto-moulded polyethylene shell — the same material and construction method used across the entire Aussie Plunge Pools range — built for long-term outdoor use and engineered to handle the Australian climate without fuss.
What are the Aussie Splash Pool™ sizes?
Three sizes are available, all at the same 900mm depth:
2,500L Round — Diameter: 2,200mm · Dry weight: ~100kg · $3,250 + delivery
5,000L Round — Diameter: 2,700mm · Dry weight: ~125kg · $4,250 + delivery
10,000L Round — Diameter: 3,700mm · Dry weight: ~190kg · $6,350 + delivery
Each shell comes with a draw line and return fitting as standard, and an optional matched pump and sand filter package is available to keep the water clean and clear.
What Else Makes The Splash Pool Stand Out?
Same UV-stabilised polyethylene construction and 20+ year design life as the Plunge Pool range
5-year shell warranty across all sizes
Available in all five Aussie Plunge Pools colours: Bondi Blueflec™, Byron Sandflec™, Southern Slateflec™, Whitsunday Whiteflec™, and Black Beachflec™
Lightweight enough to roll in or lift with a single hi-ab — no crane required for most installs
Above-ground or in-ground ready, with self-supporting walls and a top flange designed to reduce splash
Portable — drain it, tip it, and trailer it to your next place
The Splash Pool is purpose-built for Australian backyards where the goal is simple: get in, cool down, and enjoy summer without the complexity or cost of a traditional pool.
What Is the Aussie Plunge Pool™?
The Aussie Plunge Pool™ is the original. Available in five sizes — from the compact 5,000L round through to the striking 11,000L Infinity-8 — it's a deeper shell designed for a wider range of uses. That includes daily cold plunges, hydrotherapy, year-round soaking, and family use across all ages and seasons.
One thing worth being clear about from the start: Aussie Plunge Pools are not lap pools. The dimensions aren't designed for swimming strokes. What they are designed for — and what thousands of Australians use them for every single day — is soaking, floating, cold plunging, and hydrotherapy. That's a genuinely different kind of value, and for most backyard owners, it's exactly what they're after.
What Are The Aussie Plunge Pool™ Sizes?
5,000L Round
Diameter: 2,470mm · Depth: 1,300mm · Dry weight: ~125kg · $4,550 + delivery7,000L Round
Diameter: 2,900mm · Depth: 1,300mm · Dry weight: ~150kg · $5,950 + delivery10,000L Round
Diameter: 3,400mm · Depth: 1,300mm · Dry weight: ~190kg · $6,950 + delivery10,500L Deep Round
Diameter: 3,300mm · Depth: 1,500mm · Dry weight: ~190kg · $7,350 + delivery11,000L Infinity-8
Length: 5,000mm · Width: 2,500mm · Depth: 1,300mm · Dry weight: ~300kg · from $9,950 + delivery
The Infinity-8 deserves a mention of its own. It's a figure-8 or kidney shape — two connected zones in the one shell — and it's available in both above-ground and in-ground versions. It's the most visually striking shell in the range, and integrates beautifully into landscaped or decked outdoor spaces.
What Does The Plunge Pool Include That The Splash Pool Doesn't?
Beyond the greater depth and size range, every Aussie Plunge Pool™ comes with a built-in skimmer box as standard — not just a draw and return fitting. This is a practical difference: the skimmer box actively draws surface debris into the filtration system, which means cleaner water with less manual maintenance.
Which One Should You Actually Choose?
The answer comes down to three things: who's using it, how they plan to use it, and what you want the end result to look like in your backyard.
Choose The Aussie Splash Pool™ If:
You have young kids who want to cool off and splash around safely
Your priority is a real, Australian-made pool at the lowest possible entry price
You want something simple to set up on a flat surface with minimal earthworks
Your backyard is small or has tricky access
You're renting and need something portable and relocatable when you move
You want to enjoy summer in the water without committing to a larger pool project
Choose The Aussie Plunge Pool™ If:
You want to use your pool year-round — not just across summer
Cold-water therapy, hydrotherapy, or daily soaking sessions are part of the plan
You want the option to add heating, jets, or a solar cover down the track
You're planning a semi-inground or fully inground install with decking or landscaping
You want the Infinity-8 shape as a design feature in your outdoor space
Teenagers or adults are the primary users
What If You're Still Not Sure?
Both products come factory-direct, and the Aussie Plunge Pools team can help you work through your space, your goals, and your budget before you commit to anything. There's no pressure — just practical advice from people who know these pools inside out.
Can You Upgrade Later?
This comes up often, and it's worth addressing directly. Both the Splash Pool and the Plunge Pool are standalone shells — not modular systems you build up over time. So if you start with a Splash Pool and later decide you want a deeper pool with a skimmer box, heating, and decking, you'd be looking at a separate purchase rather than an upgrade.
That said, at the Splash Pool's price point, plenty of families buy one for immediate use while planning a Plunge Pool install further down the track. However, it's worth knowing upfront so there are no surprises later.
Both Options, One Brand
What the Aussie Splash Pool™ and the Aussie Plunge Pool™ share matters as much as what separates them. Both are manufactured by Duraplas Industries, ISO9001:2015 certified, made from UV-stabilised polyethylene built for the Australian climate, and sold factory-direct — which means no retail markup and no middlemen adding to your purchase price.
Both also come in all five Aussie Plunge Pools colours: Bondi Blueflec™, Byron Sandflec™, Southern Slateflec™, Whitsunday Whiteflec™, and Black Beachflec™. In addition, both carry a 5-year shell warranty and are engineered for a 20+ year design life. So whichever direction you go, you're getting the same quality construction and the same Australian-made standards backing it up.
The only question is which one fits your life better.
Ready to work out which pool suits your backyard? Head to www.aussieplungepools.com.au to explore both ranges, compare all sizes and prices, and get in touch with the team for a no-pressure conversation about your options. Real pools. Real Australian-made quality. Starting from just $3,250.
