There is no place like Queensland when it comes to wanting to escape the heat. We re the nation s pool capital, and we ve tracked down the coolest pools making a splash in the state - and around the country - in a special feature in today s new At Home magazine. Talk about a pool with a view! This villa in Hayman Estates on Hayman Island has an amazing pool. The number of Queenslanders with pools climbed a whopping 20 per cent last year, according to research from Brisbane-based start-up, Plungie, which has launched a new concrete plunge pool business especially to meet the demand.
COVID-19 spurs demand for swimming pools in backyards as industry notices boom
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More Australians are investing in their lifestyle, including renovating their backyards.
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Pool and landscaping businesses have been run off their feet as more home improvers seek to live out the Australian dream of cooling off in their own backyard this summer.
Key points:
Aussies are making the investment in their backyards by using money previously set aside for overseas travel
Industry experts expect demand will continue and will not slow down any time soon
An industry expert says people should consider safety gates and fencing, landscaping and other running costs before making the commitment