Which Pool System is Best in Coffs Harbour?
The best pool system for your Coffs Harbour pool depends on your lifestyle and maintenance preferences.
Saltwater pools are reliable and low-maintenance, magnesium mineral pools offer silky water with health benefits, and naked freshwater pools provide the most natural, chemical-free swimming experience. As local pool builders in Coffs Harbour, Feature Pools & Landscape Design install all three, as well as pool heating, PH dosing and full pool automation across Coffs Harbour, Bonville, Boambee, Coramba, Corindi, Emerald Beach, Grafton, Glenreigh, Halfway Creek, Korora, Moonee, Mullaway, Nana Glen, Red Rock, Safety Beach, Sandy Beach, Sapphire, Sawtell & Woolgoolga.
When you’re planning a new pool, one of the biggest decisions is choosing the right pool water system. The choice between saltwater, magnesium mineral, and naked freshwater pools can affect the look, feel, maintenance, and long-term costs of your backyard investment.
Saltwater Pools – The Reliable Classic
Saltwater pools are the most common in Australia. Instead of adding chlorine directly, a salt chlorinator converts salt into chlorine to keep your water sanitised.
Benefits:
- Softer on skin and eyes compared to traditional chlorine pools.
- Lower ongoing chemical costs.
- Simple and familiar technology for easy maintenance.
Things to Consider:
- Still produces chlorine.
- Salt can corrode some metals.
- Requires regular monitoring of salt levels.
Best for: Families wanting a low-maintenance, proven pool system that works well in Coffs Harbour’s coastal climate.
Magnesium Mineral Pools – The Luxury Choice
Magnesium mineral pools use magnesium chloride (and sometimes potassium chloride) for sanitisation. The result? Crystal-clear water that feels like a spa.
Benefits:
- Silky, luxurious water that’s gentle on skin and hair.
- Magnesium can help relieve muscle aches and improve skin hydration.
- Lower chlorine levels than saltwater pools.
Things to Consider:
- Slightly higher setup and mineral replacement costs.
- Requires top-ups of magnesium to maintain water quality.
Best for: Homeowners who want therapeutic benefits — perfect for relaxing after a day at Sawtell Beach, Woolgoolga Headland, or Moonee Creek.
Naked Freshwater Pools – The Chemical-Free Experience
Naked Pools Freshwater System uses a copper-silver ionisation and oxidation system instead of salt or high levels of chlorine. This creates a natural, freshwater swimming experience.
Benefits:
- less chlorine than tap water – no salt or strong chlorine smell.
- Gentle on sensitive skin and eyes.
- Environmentally friendly with reduced chemical use & saving on running costs.
Things to Consider:
- Higher upfront system cost.
Best for: People looking for the most natural, chemical-free pool option and people with asthma & allergies.
Choosing the Right System for Your Backyard
- The best pool water system depends on your:
- Skin sensitivity & health preferences
- Maintenance expectations
- Budget
- Desired water feel
As a trusted Coffs Harbour pool builder and landscaper, Feature Pools & Landscape Design can help you decide whether a saltwater, magnesium, or naked freshwater system will suit your property and lifestyle best.
From fibreglass and precast concrete pool installations to all aspects of landscaping, and complete outdoor living spaces, we create backyard transformations across Coffs Harbour and the Mid North Coast.
Ready to bring your dream pool to life?
Contact Feature Pools & Landscape Design today for expert advice and a free on-site consultation anywhere across the Coffs Coast.