We've done some sums to help you work out how much it will cost to fill or top up your pool or spa.
Tips for using this page:
- Please use these figures as a guide only.
- These amounts are an estimate of the extra charges you can expect to appear on top of your typical bill.
- Filling a swimming pool will not have a large impact on your wastewater usage charges as these are capped at 740 litres per day
- The average garden hose uses 25 litres per minute.
Running your hose for 1 hour = approx. 1500 litres.
Fill guide
| POOL approx. volume |
Estimated cost based on 2026-27 prices |
|---|---|
| 20,000 litres | $101 |
| 30,000 litres | $152 |
| 40,000 litres | $203 |
| 50,000 litres | $254 |
| 60,000 litres | $305 |
| 70,000 litres | $357 |
| 80,000 litres | $408 |
| SPA approx. volume |
Estimated cost based on 2026-27 prices |
| 750 litres | $3.80 |
| 1000 litres | $5.06 |
| 1500 litres | $7.60 |
| 2000 litres | $10.13 |
Top-up guide
| Hose running time | Estimated cost based on 2026-27 prices |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes Approx. 750 litres |
$3.80 |
| 1 hour Approx. 1500 litres |
$7.60 |
| 2 hours Approx. 3000 litres |
$15.19 |
| 3 hours Approx. 4500 litres |
$22.79 |
| 4 hours Approx. 6000 litres |
$30.38 |
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