Best Pool Pumps in Australia
Five pool pumps, ranked on what they cost to run, not on the horsepower printed on the box.
The best pool pump for most Australian pools is the Madimack InverFLOW Plus F400i at $1,184.50. It is a 1.5 HP variable speed pump with a 6 star energy rating, Wi-Fi control and a 5 year replacement warranty on domestic installs, and at low speed it runs at 35.4 dB(A), which is about as loud as a quiet room.
Smaller pools can save money with the 1 HP F300i. Big pools with long pipe runs want the 2 HP F500i. Off grid, there is a solar pump that needs no mains power at all. Every pick below is a live product at its real price.
Short on time? See the Madimack F400i, the cheaper F300i, or browse every swimming pool pump we sell.
The best pool pumps at a glance
The table below ranks five pool pumps by the job each one does best, with prices current as of November 2026.
| Pick | Best for | Size | Max flow | Max head | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madimack F400i | Best overall | 1.5 HP, 1.05 kW | 425 L/min | 18 m | $1,184.50 |
| Madimack F300i | Best value, smaller pools | 1 HP, 0.75 kW | 367 L/min | 16 m | $1,028 |
| Madimack F500i | Large pools, long pipe runs | 2 HP, 1.5 kW | 517 L/min | 20.5 m | $1,334.95 |
| Fairland InverPro IP20 | Fairland heat pump owners | 1 HP | Not published | Not published | $1,290 |
| Tuhorse Solar Pool Pump | Off grid pools | 600W DC | 250 L/min (15,000 L/h) | 14 m | $1,998, or $3,598 with panels |
Prices current as of November 2026, AUD including GST.
Best pool pump overall: Madimack InverFLOW Plus F400i
The Madimack F400i is the best all round pool pump because it has enough head for most backyard pools and still idles at a whisper. It moves up to 425 L/min, gives 367 L/min at 8 metres of head and 300 L/min at 10 metres, and tops out at 18 metres. That covers a typical pool running a suction or robotic cleaner with room to spare.
Noise is where it earns the money. 35.4 dB(A) at 30 percent speed, 54.9 dB(A) flat out. Most of its life is spent at the low end, so the neighbours stop being a topic.
The useful bits are the ones you never think about. Skimmer mode lifts the speed for a set period to pull debris off the surface, then drops back. Loss of prime and low flow protection shuts the pump down before it runs dry and cooks the mechanical seal. The body is 544 x 252 x 288 mm across the whole range, so it fits tight equipment bays, and it comes with 40 mm and 50 mm barrel unions.
Who it suits: most family pools, pools with a cleaner, anyone replacing an old single speed pump.
Who it does not suit: three phase commercial plant rooms. The warranty also drops to 2 years in commercial use.
See the Madimack F400i, $1,184.50 →
Best value pool pump: Madimack InverFLOW Plus F300i
The Madimack F300i is the best value pool pump because you get the same 6 star rating, Wi-Fi and warranty as the F400i for $156.50 less. It draws 0.75 kW at full speed, moves up to 367 L/min and reaches 16 metres of head. At 10 metres it gives 233 L/min, against 300 L/min for the F400i, so it runs out of puff sooner on a restrictive system.
Buy it for a small to medium pool with short pipe runs and a clean filter setup. Skip it if the pool also feeds a heat pump or a long return line. That $156.50 is not worth a pump that lives at full speed.
See the Madimack F300i, $1,028 →
Best pool pump for large pools: Madimack InverFLOW Plus F500i
The Madimack F500i is the best pool pump for large pools and long pipe runs, with 467 L/min still available at 10 metres of head. That is more than one and a half times the F400i at the same head, for $150.45 more. Maximum flow is 517 L/min and maximum head is 20.5 metres.
It draws 1.5 kW and 6.5 A flat out and reaches 57.5 dB(A) at full speed. At 30 percent speed it still sits at 36 dB(A). This is the one for big pools, water features, solar heating on the roof, or a pump shed a long way from the water. For a normal backyard pool it is more pump than you need.
See the Madimack F500i, $1,334.95 →
Best for Fairland heat pump owners: Fairland InverPro IP20
The Fairland InverPro IP20 is a 1 HP variable speed pool pump at $1,290, and it makes most sense when you already run Fairland gear and want one brand on the pad. It has a full inverter motor, digital control and built in timer and speed settings.
Honest view: it costs more than the Madimack F300i, and our listing publishes far less performance data. If you are buying purely on the numbers, the Madimack is easier to justify. Ask us for the current warranty term and the brochure before you commit.
See the Fairland InverPro IP20, $1,290 →
Best solar pool pump: Tuhorse 600W
The Tuhorse Solar Pool Pump is the best pick for a pool with no mains power nearby, because panels drive it directly through an MPPT control box. It is a 600W DC brushless pump with 14 metres of maximum head, 15,000 L/h of maximum flow, 3 metres of suction and a 24 month back to base warranty.
Two ways to buy it. The pump and controller at $1,998 suits you if you already have panels. The package with 4 x 200W panels at $3,598 is the complete kit.
The catch is simple: no sun, no filtration, unless you add a battery or generator input. For a grid connected pool, a 6 star variable speed pump is cheaper to buy and already cheap to run. Solar pays when the alternative is trenching power to the pool. More options sit in our solar pumps range.
How much a variable speed pool pump saves
A variable speed pool pump can use about a quarter of the energy of a single speed pump for the same daily filtration, because power falls with roughly the cube of speed. Halve the speed and the draw drops to about one eighth. Flow only halves, so you run the pump twice as long and still come out far ahead.
Rough worked example, at an assumed 35c per kWh. These are rule of thumb figures, not test results, and real pumps never follow the cube law exactly.
| Setup | Power | Hours a day | kWh a day | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single speed, about 1.5 HP | 1.05 kW | 8 | 8.4 | About $1,070 |
| Variable speed at half speed | About 0.13 kW | 16 | 2.1 | About $270 |
That gap is why a single speed pump is the expensive option, even though it is the cheap one on the shelf. It is also why no single speed pump made this list. Most pools do not need to run this long through winter either, so your real number will be lower on both rows.
What size pool pump do you need?
Size a pool pump on head and flow, not horsepower. A 1.5 HP pump that suits your pipework beats a 2 HP pump fighting a clogged 40 mm line. As a rough starting point, use the table below, then read the flow at your actual head off the product page.
| Pool | Starting point | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Up to about 40,000L, short pipe runs | 1 HP (F300i) | 233 L/min at 10 m is plenty for simple circuits |
| 40,000 to 70,000L, or any pool with a cleaner | 1.5 HP (F400i) | 300 L/min at 10 m leaves room at low speed |
| Over 70,000L, water features, roof solar, long runs | 2 HP (F500i) | 467 L/min at 10 m holds up under high head |
Those bands are our rule of thumb, not a standard. Your filter, pipe size and any heater in the line all change the answer.
Do not forget the heat pump
A pool heat pump only works while water is moving through it, so the pool pump has to run whenever the heater does. If you are putting in both, size the pump for the heat pump's flow requirement as well as the filter. The Guardian Heat Connect at $549 links a filtration pump to Guardian Eco Pulse and Lux-V heat pumps, so the pump starts whenever the heater calls for heat. Our best pool heat pumps guide covers the heater side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pool pump in Australia?
The Madimack InverFLOW Plus F400i is our pick for most Australian pools. It is a 1.5 HP variable speed pump with a 6 star energy rating, Wi-Fi control and a 5 year domestic replacement warranty, at $1,184.50 as of November 2026.
Are variable speed pool pumps worth it in Australia?
Yes, for almost every grid connected pool. Pump power falls with roughly the cube of speed, so running slower for longer moves the same water for a fraction of the electricity. A variable speed pool pump is also far quieter, with the Madimack range sitting around 35 to 36 dB(A) at 30 percent speed.
How much does a pool pump cost in Australia?
A quality variable speed pool pump costs about $1,000 to $1,350 in Australia. Our Madimack range runs from $1,028 to $1,334.95 and the Fairland InverPro IP20 is $1,290, as of November 2026. A solar pool pump starts at $1,998 without panels.
Will a new pool pump fit my existing plumbing?
The Madimack InverFLOW Plus retrofits most major brands with no pipework changes, but bases vary between production years. Send us a photo of your existing pump and its label, and we will check the footprint and union spacing before you order.
Can I install a pool pump myself?
No, not the electrical side. A pool pump must be wired by a licensed electrician. The Madimack range runs on a standard 220 to 240 V supply, with a running current between 3.5 A and 6.5 A depending on the model.
Still not sure which pool pump fits?
Send us a photo of your current pump, your pool size and what else runs on the line, and we will tell you which model fits. Contact us here, or call 1300 930 847.
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This guide is general information for Australian pool owners and is not a substitute for advice on your specific pool and site. Pool pumps are electrical appliances and must be connected by a licensed electrician. Running cost figures are worked examples using an assumed tariff, and your costs will vary.