Pool Heating Cost Calculator
Pool heating is as much about running cost as install cost. This calculator estimates both the upfront price and the typical 5-year cost including running, so you can compare solar, heat pump and gas properly.
Your pool heating details
Solar is cheapest to run; gas is cheapest to install but most expensive to run.
A pool blanket cuts heat loss, lowering ongoing running costs.
Your estimate sits within the typical range.
Your estimate sits within the typical range.
Where the money goes
Estimated breakdown for your configuration
Ways to save
- Solar heating is cheapest to run and usually cheapest over 5 years.
- A pool blanket is the single best-value add-on for cutting running costs.
How we estimate this
Pool heating install costs in Australia in 2026 vary widely: solar from about $3,000–$6,000, heat pumps $4,000–$9,000, and gas $3,000–$6,000. But running cost is where they diverge, gas is by far the most expensive to run, solar the cheapest.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
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Pricing reviewed October 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding pool heating costs in Australia
Pool heating install costs in Australia in 2026 vary widely: solar from about $3,000–$6,000, heat pumps $4,000–$9,000, and gas $3,000–$6,000. But running cost is where they diverge, gas is by far the most expensive to run, solar the cheapest.
A pool blanket dramatically reduces heat loss and running costs, often paying for itself within a season or two. Over five years, a solar system usually works out cheapest overall.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the cheapest way to heat a pool in Australia?
Solar is cheapest to run, making it the cheapest over time in most climates. Gas is cheapest to install but the most expensive to run.
How much does it cost to run a heated pool?
Running costs range from a few hundred dollars a year for solar to $1,500–$2,000+ for gas, depending on pool size, climate and usage. A pool blanket lowers all of these.
Is a heat pump or solar better for pool heating?
Solar is cheapest to run but weather-dependent; heat pumps give reliable heating at a moderate running cost. The calculator’s 5-year figure helps you compare.
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