Fast-tracked. Freestanding. Full Compass quality.
A smarter alternative to container pools — pre-fabricated Compass fibreglass pools that arrive ready to place, install in a fraction of the time, and work on backyards where a normal in-ground pool can't.
A container pool — only smarter.
Compass Express pools are similar to a container pool — only smarter. Thanks to super-tough full-fibreglass construction, the structure isn't supported by steel or timber, so there's no risk of rust or rot down the track. Much like a swim-spa, these freestanding pools come ready to place in your backyard, but they're a real fibreglass pool, just like the ones you see in the ground.
With minimal site works required, Express pools are a great-looking above-ground (or partially in-ground) solution for anyone who wants a cost-effective pool without compromising on quality — ideal for smaller backyards or sites with difficult access.
- Fast to install. Pre-plumbed and pre-fabricated — with minimal site works you could be swimming on delivery day.
- Perfect for tricky sites. Lightweight fibreglass is easy to transport and crane in — ideal for small backyards or difficult access.
- Deck or clad your way. They come nude, so you can fully deck around them or clad the exterior to match your home.
- Above or partially in-ground. Install freestanding above ground, or sink them partially in-ground (up to 600mm).
- No rust, no rot. Full-fibreglass construction — none of the long-term problems of container pools.
- Full Compass colour range. Any 3D Bi-Luminite or vibrant Vivid colour — the same finishes as our in-ground pools.
Five shapes. One fast-track promise.
Each Express range is designed for a different backyard and use. Compare them below, or drop into our Tomago display centre to see one in the flesh.
Relax Express
Big beach zone, small footprint.
The Relax Express features generous entry steps and a wide beach zone at one end — a shallow, flat area that's perfect for kids to play, adults to sit and soak, or a spot for loungers half-in the water. The rest of the pool gives you room to swim, float or cool off. Ideal for smaller Newcastle backyards where you want to entertain as much as swim.
Plunge Express
Compact, deep, uncompromising.
The Plunge Express is our most compact Express model — a rectangular shape with a deeper-than-average water level that lets you properly cool off and swim short lengths, even in a courtyard or tight urban block. All the features of a bigger pool, in a shape that fits where other pools can't.
Refresh Express
Clean modern lines. Multiple sizes.
The Refresh Express is a contemporary plunge-style pool with clean rectangular lines that suit modern architectural homes. Slightly larger than the Plunge, it gives you more room to swim and lounge while still fitting into compact spaces. Available in multiple sizes so you can pick the one that suits your block.
X-Trainer Spa Express
Pool and spa in one freestanding shell.
Get the swim, play and lounge zones of a full-size X-Trainer paired with an integrated spa — all in one freestanding fibreglass shell. The Express version means you get the same design in a fast-tracked, above-ground-friendly package that installs in a fraction of the time of a fully in-ground pool with a separate spa.
Lap Pool Express 10m
10 metres of freestanding swimming.
A dedicated lap pool built for daily swimmers, in a freestanding Express package. At 10 metres long, you get proper stroke space in a narrow footprint that suits tight blocks alongside a home. Fully-fibreglass construction with all the standard Compass features — Bi-Luminite colours, Vantage self-cleaning option, and the strongest warranty in the industry.
Not sure which suits your space? We'll help you choose the right size and shape at your free on-site visit.
Express pool questions — answered.
What is a Compass Express pool?
An Express pool is a freestanding, pre-fabricated fibreglass pool that arrives ready to place in your backyard. It’s a real fibreglass pool — not a container pool — built from super-tough full-fibreglass construction with no steel or timber frame, so there’s no risk of rust or rot.
How is an Express pool different to a normal fibreglass pool?
A standard fibreglass pool is installed fully in-ground. Express pools are freestanding — they can sit above ground or partially in-ground (up to 600mm) — and come “nude” so you can deck around them or clad the exterior to suit your design. They’re ideal for smaller backyards or sites with difficult access.
How quickly can an Express pool be installed?
Very quickly. Express pools arrive pre-plumbed and, with minimal site works, you could be swimming on delivery day. Because decking bearers bolt directly to the pool’s support structure, surrounds go up faster too.
Are Express pools good for small backyards or tricky access?
Yes — that’s exactly what they’re designed for. Their lightweight fibreglass structure is easier and more cost-effective to transport and crane into place than a container pool, making them a great solution for compact or hard-to-reach Newcastle sites.
Can I choose the colour and finish?
Absolutely. Express pools come in the full Compass colour range — the 3D Bi-Luminite colours and the vibrant Vivid range — and because they come nude you can fully deck around them or clad the exterior in the finish of your choice.
How much does an Express pool cost in Newcastle?
Express pools are one of the more cost-effective ways into pool ownership, thanks to reduced site works and faster installation. The final figure depends on the size, your site and the surrounds you choose — we’ll give you a free, fixed quote.