Express Pools
Above Ground. Installed Fast.
Express Pools are freestanding fibreglass pools that need minimal site works — a great-looking above-ground (or partly in-ground) solution for anyone who wants a cost-effective pool without major excavation. A real fibreglass pool, just like the ones built in the ground, that can arrive pre-plumbed and ready to swim.
A Real Fibreglass Pool — Without the Big Dig
Compass Express pools are perfect for smaller backyards or sites with difficult access. With minimal site works required, these freestanding fibreglass pools offer a great-looking above-ground (or partly in-ground) solution for anyone wanting a cost-effective, yet genuinely good-looking pool.
- A unique freestanding fibreglass pool
- Pre-fabricated for faster installations
- Lightweight and easy to transport
- Great-looking pool colours
- Attach cladding directly to the pool frame to create your preferred exterior finish
- Can be installed partially in-ground (up to 600mm)
Express Pool Shapes & Sizes
Five Express ranges to suit different backyards — from compact plunge pools to a 10-metre lap pool. Each is a freestanding fibreglass shell; external dimensions shown are the cladded footprint.
Relax Pool Range
Family-friendly · optional beachThe Relax range is the all-rounder of the Express family — a comfortable depth for the whole family, available with an optional beach entry on the 6m model. Three sizes to suit a range of backyards.
Relax shape outlines
| Model | Internal (L × W × H) | External (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 with Beach POPULAR | 6.0m × 2.03m × 1.36m | 6.44m × 2.33m × 1.39m |
| 5.2 | 4.99m × 2.03m × 1.36m | 5.42m × 2.33m × 1.39m |
| 4 | 3.75m × 2.03m × 1.36m | 4.19m × 2.33m × 1.39m |
Plunge Pool Range
Compact · courtyards & small blocksThe smallest Express pools — ideal for courtyards, small yards and tight access. A compact plunge for cooling off, relaxing and soaking, in two sizes that fit where a conventional pool can't.
Plunge shape outlines
| Model | Internal (L × W × H) | External cladded (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | 3.67m × 1.93m × 1.21m | 4.11m × 2.24m × 1.24m |
| 2.8 | 2.67m × 1.93m × 1.21m | 3.11m × 2.24m × 1.24m |
Refresh Pool Range
Mid-size · deeper swimThe Refresh 6.1 is a roomy, deeper Express pool — a great middle ground for families who want more swimming space than a plunge while keeping the fast, low-fuss Express installation.
| Model | Internal (L × W × H) | External cladded (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | 5.79m × 2.19m × 1.41m | 6.22m × 2.49m × 1.44m |
Spa Range
Freestanding spaThe freestanding XT Spa brings the Express system to a compact spa — warm, relaxing and quick to install, on its own or alongside an Express pool.
| Model | Internal (L × W × H) | External cladded (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| XT Spa | 2.5m × 1.5m × 1.14m | 2.82m × 2.1m × 1.21m |
Lap Pool Range
10m · for swimming lapsA full 10-metre lap pool in the Express system — a serious swimming length for fitness and exercise, with the same freestanding, fast-install construction as the rest of the range.
| Model | Internal (L × W × H) | External cladded (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 10m × 2.5m × 1.46m | 10.8m × 2.98m × 1.47m |
Dimensions are approximate and may vary by configuration. External dimensions shown are the cladded footprint. Contact us for exact specifications for your chosen model.
Tight access or a sloping block?
Express pools are made for difficult sites. Book a free site inspection and we'll see what fits.
What Makes an Express Pool Different
Compass Express pools are similar to a container pool — only smarter. Thanks to the super-tough full-fibreglass construction, the structure isn't supported by steel or wood, which means no risk of rust or rot down the track. Much like a swim-spa, these freestanding pools arrive ready to place in your backyard — but they're a real fibreglass pool, just like the ones built in the ground.
- Fast to install. Your pool can arrive pre-plumbed — fill it up, connect the power and you could be swimming on delivery day.
- Minimal site works. Express pools sit on a 110mm reinforced concrete slab — no extensive excavation or cumbersome engineering, which means less hassle and logistics.
- Light and easy to transport. Unlike a container pool, the super-strong fibreglass structure is easier and more cost-effective to transport and crane into place.
Customisation Options
Customise your new Express pool to suit your design and your space. →
Easily Attach Decking
Bolt decking bearers straight onto the pool support structure for fast, easy pool surrounds. →
"Nude" Pools
Fully deck around them, or clad the exterior to match your home and landscaping.
Smart Pool Tech
The same strong fibreglass and self-cleaning technology found across the Compass range. →
Express Pool Colours
Choose your favourite pool colour from the Bi-Luminite ceramic range — a multi-layer colour system combined with large reflective chips that creates a 3D effect of unmatched depth and luminosity, for a powerful, impressive statement of style and colour.
*Colour samples are a guide only. These colours are a digital representation and final colour may vary depending on the pool surroundings and the unique manufacturing process.
Express Pools We've Built
Real Express pool installations completed by Local Pools & Spas across Greater Sydney — fast to install, and right at home in tight or tricky backyards.
Prefer an In-Ground Pool?
Express pools are one option. Explore the full Compass range of in-ground fibreglass pools, spas and combos.
Express Pool Questions — Answered
Everything Sydney homeowners ask us about Compass Express pools.
What is an Express pool?
An Express pool is a freestanding fibreglass pool designed for fast installation with minimal site works. It can sit above ground or be installed partly in-ground (up to 600mm), and arrives ready to place in your backyard — a real fibreglass pool, similar to a container pool but with a stronger, smarter full-fibreglass structure.
How fast can it be installed?
Very fast. Express pools can arrive pre-plumbed — once it's placed on its slab, you fill it up, connect the power and you could be swimming on delivery day. There's no extensive excavation or cumbersome engineering involved.
What site works are required?
Express pools sit on a 110mm reinforced concrete slab rather than a fully excavated hole, so site works are minimal. That makes them well suited to smaller backyards and sites with difficult access where a conventional in-ground pool would be hard to build.
Can I put decking or cladding around it?
Yes. You can attach cladding directly to the pool frame to create your preferred exterior finish, or bolt decking bearers straight onto the support structure — which means fewer decking posts and faster build times. You can also fully deck around the pool.
What sizes do Express pools come in?
There are five ranges: Relax (4m, 5.2m and 6m with optional beach), Plunge (2.8m and 3.8m), Refresh (6.1m), a freestanding XT Spa, and a 10m Lap pool. See the sizes tables above for full internal and external dimensions.
How is it different to a container pool?
An Express pool is a full-fibreglass structure, so it isn't supported by steel or wood — meaning no risk of rust or rot over time. It's also lighter and more cost-effective to transport and crane into place than a container pool, while giving you a genuine fibreglass pool finish.
Have a question about Express pools?
Our team has been building Compass pools for Sydney homeowners since 1998.
Ready for Your Express Pool?
Get a free quote on an Express pool for your Sydney backyard — or book a site inspection and we'll recommend the right range and size for your block and access.
*Conditions apply. Dimensions and depths are approximate and may vary by configuration; external dimensions shown are the cladded footprint. Refer to the Compass Pools Australia manufacturer's warranty for full details.