Best Packaged Pump Stations in Australia
Looking for the best pump station in Australia for your job? This is the shortlist for homeowners, builders and plumbers, not a catalogue.
The best packaged pump station for most Australian homes is the REEFE QubeX 250 at $3,399, because its grinder reaches 19.5 metres of head, it ships with a high level alarm and beacon, and it is NSW and SA Health approved, all on ordinary 240V power. If your run is short and flat, the REEFE RGM055A 250L at $3,305 does the same job for less, alarm included. If the station takes the whole house, step up to the Kwikflo 900L at $4,699. That covers nine jobs in ten.
Want your exact size? Our pump station sizing calculator works out the tank, head and flow from who the station serves and how far and high the pipe runs, then shows the stations that fit.
Our top 2 picks for Australian homes
1. REEFE QubeX 250: 250 litre preassembled station, REEFE grinder to 19.5m of head, high level float alarm and beacon included, 240V. $3,399.
2. REEFE RGM055A 250L: the same QubeX 250 tank with the compact 0.55 kW RGM055A grinder for short, flat runs, alarm included, 240V. $3,305.
The seven best packaged pump stations at a glance
These seven packaged pump stations cover every domestic and light commercial job we quote, ranked by how often each one is the right answer.
| Rank | Station | Tank | Pump | Max head | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Best overall | REEFE QubeX 250 | 250L | REEFE grinder | 19.5m | 240V | $3,399 |
| 2. Best value, short runs | REEFE RGM055A 250L | 250L | 0.55 kW grinder | 10m | 240V | $3,305 |
| 3. Best flow on a budget | Kwikflo 250L | 250L | 0.75 kW cutter | 14m | 240V | $3,199 |
| 4. Best for a whole house | Kwikflo 900L | 900L | 0.75 kW cutter | 14m | 240V | $4,699 |
| 5. Best with a backup pump | Kwikflo Dual | 900L to 2000L | Two cutters or two grinders | 14m or 30m | 240V or 415V | From $5,716 |
| 6. Best middle size | BlueSelect 700L | 700L | 1.1 or 1.5 kW grinder | Ask us | 240V | From $4,153 |
| 7. Best for one sink or basin | Kwikflo KUS undersink | 40L or 80L | Vortex, high head or drainage | 7m or 11m | 240V | From $1,952 |
Prices are Waternex list prices in AUD including GST, current as of October 2026. The Kwikflo 250L is priced by state, from $3,199 on the east coast to $3,410 in WA. Max head is the shut off figure; your working head must sit well below it.
1. REEFE QubeX 250: best packaged pump station overall
The REEFE QubeX 250 is our number one pick because it is the most complete 250 litre station you can buy: a REEFE grinder that reaches 19.5 metres of head, a high level float alarm and beacon in the box, and NSW and SA Health approval. It arrives preassembled, so your plumber drops it in, connects the inlet and discharge, and the electrician plugs it into 240V.
That 19.5 metres is the reason it wins. Most domestic jobs never get near it, but a granny flat at the bottom of a sloping block, a basement bathroom or a long run back to the main eats head fast once you add pipe friction. The QubeX has room to spare where a 14 metre pump would be working at its limit.
The alarm matters just as much. A station without one tells you it has failed by filling your shower base. Here it is already included, so there is nothing else to buy.
2. REEFE RGM055A 250L: best value for short, flat runs
The REEFE RGM055A 250L is the same QubeX 250 tank fitted with the compact 0.55 kW RGM055A automatic grinder, and it is our pick when the run to the sewer is short and flat. The grinder is rated to 10 metres at 160 litres a minute, with a 32mm outlet that suits a close connection to the main.
You still get the preassembled, factory tested package and the alarm, for $3,305. For a granny flat or laundry sitting close to the main, that is the best value 250 litre station in the range. If the discharge climbs more than about 7 metres, buy the QubeX 250 above instead. We go through the brand differences in detail in REEFE vs Kwikflo Pump Stations: Honest Comparison.
3. Kwikflo 250L: best flow on a budget
The Kwikflo 250L Sewer Pump Station is the pick when you want the most flow for the lowest east coast price, and you are happy to add an alarm yourself. The ALC750 cutter moves up to 420 litres a minute and tops out at 14 metres of head, which clears almost any granny flat, basement bathroom or laundry job.
Ball valve, non return valve, barrel unions and pipework arrive fitted. The tank is 880mm deep and 720mm across, so it goes through a standard doorway and round the back of an existing house without a crane. That matters more than people expect.
The catch: no alarm in the box. Budget for one. A station without a high level alarm is a station that tells you it has failed by filling your shower base.
See the Kwikflo 250L Sewer Pump Station
4. Kwikflo 900L: best for a whole house
The Kwikflo 900L is the best packaged pump station when every fixture in a three or four bedroom house drains into it. The same 0.75 kW cutter and 14 metre head as the 250L, but 900 litres of buffer, so the pump starts less often and a blackout overnight does not back sewage into the house.
It is 1200mm deep and 1075mm across, which means machine access to dig it in. Measure the side path before you order. $4,699.
If you are torn between tank sizes, 250L vs 900L vs 1200L lays out who needs which. The Kwikflo 1200L at $4,999 is the next step up for large homes.
See the Kwikflo 900L Sewer Pump Station
5. Kwikflo Dual: best with a backup pump
The Kwikflo Dual Sewer Pump Station is the right choice for childcare centres, cafes, shops and any home where a dead pump means nobody can use the toilet until a tech turns up. It runs two pumps duty and standby, so one fails and the other carries on.
Two versions. Twin 0.75 kW cutters on 240V, 14 metres of head, from $5,716 in the 900L tank. Twin 1.5 kW grinders on 415V 3 phase, 30 metres of head, from $8,495. Tanks come in 900L, 1200L and 2000L. A second pump adds redundancy, not extra flow, so size the pump for the job first.
6. BlueSelect 700L: best middle size
The BlueSelect 700L Single Pump Station fills the gap between 250 and 900 litres, for a big granny flat, a duplex unit or an amenities block. It comes factory tested with a 1.1 kW or 1.5 kW grinder on 240V, a 50mm discharge, float switches and a high level alarm, plus a 2 year warranty. From $4,153.
BlueSelect has not published a full pump curve, so send us your head and run length and we will confirm it suits before you buy.
7. Kwikflo KUS undersink: best for a single fixture
The Kwikflo KUS Series Undersink Pump Station is the pick when the only thing below the sewer line is a sink, basin or dishwasher. It is greywater only, no toilets, in a 40L poly tank or 40L and 80L 304 stainless, with 7 or 11 metres of head depending on the pump.
The stainless models suit cafes, dental surgeries and labs where the tank needs to wipe clean. From $1,952. Put a toilet on it and you have bought the wrong product.
What about Grundfos, DAB, Davey and Saniflo?
Grundfos, DAB, Davey and Saniflo all make good pumps, and you will see them in search results for packaged pump stations. We do not stock them, so we will not pretend to rank them.
Saniflo units are compact macerators that sit behind a toilet. They suit a light duty en suite, not a whole flat, and they are a different job to a buried station. Our post on macerator vs grinder pumps explains the line between them. For Grundfos and DAB, compare the same things this page compares: tank size, max head, flow at your actual head, and whether the alarm and valves are included or extra.
How to pick the right packaged pump station
The right packaged pump station comes down to four numbers: what drains into it, how high it lifts, what power you have, and what a failure costs you.
- Granny flat, basement bathroom or laundry, any lift up to about 19m: REEFE QubeX 250.
- Same, but a short flat run close to the main: REEFE RGM055A 250L.
- Lift under 10m, most flow for the lowest east coast price, alarm added separately: Kwikflo 250L.
- The whole house drains to it: Kwikflo 900L.
- A business, or a failure is not an option: Kwikflo Dual.
- One sink or basin only: Kwikflo KUS.
Head is the number that sinks people. Measure from the bottom of the pit to the highest point the pipe reaches, then add friction for the length of the run. Our guide on how to calculate head height walks through it.
Pumping stormwater, not sewage
A stormwater pump station uses a drainage pump with no cutter, and it must never take sewage. For driveway runoff, basement seepage or a low courtyard, the Kwikflo 250L Stormwater Pump Station at $2,607 is the usual pick, and the full range sits in Stormwater Pit and Pump Systems.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best packaged pump station in Australia?
The REEFE QubeX 250 at $3,399 is the best packaged pump station for most Australian homes, with a 240V grinder reaching 19.5 metres of head and a high level alarm included. For short, flat runs the REEFE RGM055A 250L at $3,305 is the best value. Whole house jobs suit the Kwikflo 900L at $4,699.
How much does a packaged pump station cost in Australia?
A domestic packaged sewer pump station costs $3,199 to $4,999 in Australia as of October 2026, and dual pump stations start at $5,716. Installation by a licensed plumber is extra and depends on depth, access and the length of the run.
Is Kwikflo or REEFE better for a sewer pump station?
Kwikflo is better for flow and price on the east coast, while REEFE is better when you want the alarm included or need more head, with the REEFE QubeX 250 reaching 19.5 metres against 14 metres for the Kwikflo 250L.
Do packaged pump stations need 3 phase power?
No, almost every domestic packaged pump station runs on 240V single phase, including the Kwikflo 250L, Kwikflo 900L and both REEFE 250L stations. Only the Kwikflo Dual grinder version needs 415V 3 phase.
Do I need a dual pump station for my house?
Most houses do not need a dual pump station; a single pump with a high level alarm is enough. A dual is worth it when a failure would leave the house unusable for days, or for any business.
Get the right station before you dig
Send us what drains into it, the pit depth, how far and how high the pipe runs, and your power supply. We will tell you which station fits, free.
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This guide is general information for Australian conditions and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed plumber. Pump station installation and sewer connection are regulated work, electrical connection must be done by a licensed electrician, and requirements differ between states, councils and water authorities. Have your plumber confirm sizing, approvals and compliance before you order.