Best Water Dispenser in Australia: How to Choose the Right One

There's no shortage of water dispensers on the Australian market — but finding the right one for your home or office takes a bit more thought than just picking the cheapest option. Size, water source, filtration, and hot/cold capability all matter. This guide breaks it down simply.

For a deeper dive, see our complete Water Coolers Guide.

Types of Water Dispensers Available in Australia

Freestanding Water Dispensers

The most popular choice for offices and larger households. Freestanding water dispensers stand on the floor, use a standard 15L or 18.9L bottle, and deliver instant hot, cold, and ambient water. Some models include a bar fridge in the base — handy for offices that want to keep milk or snacks cold.

Best for: offices, shared spaces, larger households.

Benchtop Water Dispensers

Benchtop water dispensers offer the same hot and cold functionality in a compact footprint that sits on your kitchen bench or office counter. No floor space required.

Best for: apartments, small offices, home kitchens.

Plumbed-In Bottleless Dispensers

Plumbed-in water dispensers connect directly to your mains water supply and filter inline. No bottles to replace, no running out — just continuous filtered water on demand.

Best for: high-volume offices, commercial spaces, anyone who doesn't want to manage bottle deliveries.

Porcelain Water Dispensers

For something a little different, our porcelain water dispensers combine classic aesthetics with practical filtered water delivery. Popular for home use and boutique office environments.

What to Look for When Choosing a Water Dispenser

• Hot and cold capability — most modern dispensers offer both. Our models heat to 92°C and chill to 4°C.
• Filtration — bottle-fed coolers work with our 8-stage KDF filter system for clean, great-tasting water.
• Capacity — match the dispenser to your daily usage. A busy office needs more throughput than a home kitchen.
• Child safety — all our dispensers include a child-safe hot tap lock.
• Footprint — benchtop for tight spaces, freestanding for open areas.

Need Help Choosing?

Call us on 1800 789 781 or email sales@awesomewaterfilters.com.au — we're happy to recommend the right dispenser for your space and budget.