Are Water Filters Worth It in Australia? An Honest Assessment

Yes — water filters are worth it for most Australian households. Here’s an honest look at the benefits, costs, and which type suits your situation.

Browse our water filter range or see our Benchtop Water Filters Guide.

The Real Benefits

Better-Tasting Water

Chlorine is added to Australian town water as a disinfectant. It’s effective — but it gives water a distinct taste and smell that puts many people off drinking enough. A carbon filter removes chlorine and immediately improves taste. Better-tasting water means people drink more of it, which is good for overall health.

Reduced Contaminant Exposure

Filtering removes chlorine, heavy metals, VOCs, and sediment. While Australian tap water meets safety standards, filtering reduces your cumulative exposure to these compounds — particularly relevant for households with young children or pregnant women.

Cost Savings vs Bottled Water

Filtered water costs a fraction of a cent per litre. A household spending $30–50/week on bottled water will typically recoup the cost of a quality filter within a few months. Over a year, the savings are substantial.

Skin and Hair

Chlorine in shower water strips natural oils from skin and hair. A shower filter removes chlorine before it contacts your skin. See our Shower Filters Guide.

Appliance Protection

A whole house sediment filter protects pipes, hot water systems, and appliances from sediment, rust, and scale buildup — extending their lifespan. See our Whole House Water Filters Guide.

Which Filter Type Suits You?

• Renting or want no plumbing: benchtop gravity filter — no installation, take it when you move
• Permanent kitchen drinking water: under sink filter — plumbed in, no bench clutter
• Fluoride removal: reverse osmosis system
• Whole property filtration: whole house filter
• Shower: shower filter

Frequently Asked Questions