Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The pandemic led to a spike in sales
- Swimming pool and spa equipment sales surged early on in the five-year period. Pandemic-induced travel restrictions led to a boom in home improvement projects. Demand for pool installations surged over the two years through 2021-22 as consumers used surplus holiday funds to create backyard resort-style oases.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Mounting residential building construction activity will drive sales
- Dwelling commencements are forecast to climb in the coming years, as improving supply-side issues support stronger growth in residential construction. Higher net migration will underpin demand for dwelling commencements. New arrivals into Australia and the country's ageing population will expand population numbers.
Biggest companies in the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 |
|---|---|---|
Clark Rubber | 171.0 | |
Poolwerx | 153.0 | |
Waterco | 80.4 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Pool chemicals, Pool equipment, accessories and toys and Above-ground swimming pool and spa. Pool chemicals is the largest segment of the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Sales of in-ground swimming pools and spas are ascending
- In-ground swimming pools and spas are installed at ground level, often from concrete, fibreglass, or vinyl liner. Their cost is determined by the size and material quality, excluding additional expenses like site excavation and landscaping required for completion.
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About this industry
Industry definition
Industry operators primarily sell above-ground and in-ground swimming pools and spas, and related equipment, chemicals, cleaning and maintenance products and recreational items. Products are sourced from domestic and international suppliers, and resold through bricks-and-mortar stores or online stores to downstream consumer markets.
What's included in this industry?
Pool chemicalsPool equipment and accessories Above-ground swimming pools and spa In-ground swimming pools and spaCompanies
Clark RubberPoolwerxWatercoPurchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
IN-GROUND POOLABOVE-GROUND POOLCHLORINEIndustry Code
ANZSIC 4231 - Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Despite intense competition and shifts in demand towards alternative water purification methods, retailers have maintained healthy profitability. An expanding package variety...
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- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
External trends, like dwelling commencements and water availability, influence above-ground and in-ground pool and spa sales. Pools and spas generate the most revenue, follow...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
A combination of climate and population drives the location of swimming pool and spa equipment stores. Areas with both a high population density and a warm climate have the h...
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Swimming pool and spa equipment stores compete on price, product range, promotional deals and reputation. Along with great customer service, being able to offer knowledgeable...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment industry comprises many small-scale stores but is dominated by brands like Clark Rubber and Poolwerx. Operating under a franchise model, d...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Clark Rubber's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Poolwerx's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Waterco's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Clark Rubber, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Poolwerx, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Waterco, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Safe Work Australia provides information on the safe storage, display and sale of swimming pool chemicals. It aims to improve productivity by creating safe and healthy workpl...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
A boom in home renovation projects during the pandemic caused profitability to climb. However, rising inflation and climbing interest rates post-pandemic have since eroded mu...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia is $1.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores in Australia industry in 2024?
There are 1,327 businesses in the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 3.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores market in Australia are Clark Rubber, Poolwerx and Waterco
What does the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores in Australia include?
Pool chemicals and Pool equipment and accessories are part of the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is Clark Rubber.
How competitive is the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Swimming Pool and Spa Equipment Stores industry in Australia.
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Competitors
- Toy and Game Retailing in Australia
- Hardware and Building Supplies Retailing in Australia
Complementors
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing in Australia
- Industrial and Agricultural Chemical Product Wholesaling in Australia
International industries
- Swimming Pool Equipment Stores in the US
- Sporting Goods Wholesaling in Canada
- Sport and Camping Equipment Retailing in New Zealand
- Sporting Goods Manufacturing in the UK
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