Across the country there are hundreds of glamorous backyard pools to rival the best resorts. Source: Supplied

Across Australia the competition of keeping up with the neighbours has been in full swing for decades, but these exceptional private pools take backyard rivalry to the next level.

More than just a place for homeowners to cool off this summer, these perfect pools are enviable additions to the family home and right now, they are all up for grabs.

The nationwide property portal, realestate.com.au has a list of the top pools currently up for grabs.

NSW

Sky high glamour: This private rooftop pool has a sweeping view of Sydney’s CBD. Source: Supplied

Home to Australia’s priciest property, there is no surprise that Sydney has some of the country’s most impressive pools on the market. From private penthouse plunge pools to gorgeous clifftop swimming spots, the Harbour City is obsessed with water.

Where: The Archibald penthouse in The Residence building at 18 College St in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

Price: $10.5 million

Wow factor: A glamorous city pad with all the bells and whistles, the crowning glory of the 690sq m two-storey three-bedroom apartment is its large rooftop terrace with pool and spa.

There are also sweeping views of the city and harbour, a main bedroom suite with vast dressing room and rooftop kitchen.

The Scott Carver Architects-designed penthouse is listed on realestate.com.au with Victoria Morish of Di Jones

A pool with a view: 57 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach has a pool with ocean views. Source: Supplied

Where: 57 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Price: On application

Wow factor: The five bedroom near new home on more than 1000sq m has a stunning lap pool sits perched on the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, plus landscaped gardens and multiple terraces. The Northern Beaches property is listed on realestate.com.au with LJ Hooker Palm Beach agent Peter Robinson.

No expense spared: A sprawling semi rural estate, this Cobbitty residence has a 24m private pool. Source: Supplied

Where: 269 Cobbity Rd, Cobbitty in Sydney’s south west.

Price: On application

Wow factor: Dubbed as “Western Sydney’s most famous estate” the grand Cobbitty residence on 3ha has nine bedrooms, a tennis court, a $100,000 silk carpet and a 24m temperature-controlled pool estimated to have cost more than $200,000 to install. The home is listed with Dean Boskovic of BOS Realty on realestate.com.au

Queensland

Ultimate holiday home: This luxury residence and holiday retreat in the Whitsundays has a $19.9 million price tag and a glamorous pool. Source: Supplied

Where: Mandalay House, Airlie Beach

Price: About $19.9 million

Wow factor: On a 4200sq m oceanfront site, Mandalay House has six bedroom suites, fully-contained staff quarters, a 24m berth marina, helipad, theatre and games room, plus a resort-style pool with a Mediterranean flavour. The resort style property is listed on realestate.com.au with Unique Estates.

Winning design: This Cape Tribulation residence got the ultimate nod from the Australian Institute of Architects. Source: Supplied

Where: 3726 Cape Tribulation Rd, Daintree in Queensland

Price: $15 million

Wow factor: On almost 30ha, Alkira fronts onto 600m of secluded beachfront, has six separate bedroom pods, a 2400-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar, a commercial kitchen, a helipad and a central swimming pool in an open air atrium. The designer digs was named the Australian Institute of Architects House of the 2014 Year for Queensland and is listed on realestate.com.au with David Cotton from Raine & Horne Port Douglas.

Northern Territory

The top end: This prestige Darwin property has waterviews and an infinity pool. Source: Supplied

Where: 28 Muzzell St, Bayview in Darwin

Price: More than $2 million

Wow factor: Inside the luxury Darwin home there is a sweeping marble staircase, bespoke cabinetry, chandeliers, a grand infinity pool, spa, gazebo and deck which also doubles as a marina berth. On realestate.com.au the property is listed with Raquel Taylor of Alliance Realty.

South Australia

A good sport: This Adelaide house on 1020sq m has a tennis court, lap pool and spa. Source: Supplied

Where: 357 Kensington Rd, Kensington Gardens in Adelaide

Price: More than $1.45 million

Wow factor: A home with all the bells and whistles, this suburban residence has an all weather tennis court, a heated lap pool, spa and views of the foothills. On the market with Eric Jem of Inspire Real Estate, the property is listed on realestate.com.au

Bali beautiful: 23 Grove St, Unley Park in South Australia has a Balinese style pool with a swim up bar. Source: Supplied

Where: 23 Grove St, Unley Park

Price: On application

Wow factor: This 1925 bungalow has a surprise behind closed doors has a Balinese hut with a flood lit tennis court, outdoor kitchen, bathroom, sauna and spa with a new inground pool that features built-in bar stools. The unique Adelaide home has been listed on realestate.com.au with Sharon Gray of Cocksauld Real Estate.

Victoria

Living on the edge: This house on St Andrews Beach on the Mornington Peninsula has a pool with a stunning view. Source: Supplied

Where: 202-204 Bass Meadows Blvd, St Andrews Beach near Melbourne

Price: On application

Wow factor: On the oceanside of the street along St Andrews Beach, this property has sweeping views from every room, a theatre room, a solar heated infinity pool, wraparound entertainment decks and a separate spa. The home is featured on realestate.com.au with Michael Kivlighon of RT Edgar.

On the horizon: From the edge of this stunning pool there is an enviable bay view. Source: Supplied

Where: 8 Royston Court, Mount Eliza south of Melbourne

Price: More than $4.5 million

Wow factor: Inside Royston there is a marble reception hall, a theatre, a library and a 1900-bottle wine cellar. Outside over the property’s 8000sq m there is a beautiful wet-edge pool with sculptures, a putting green and a 70-tree olive grove. Michelle Skoglund of Aqua Real Estate has listed the home on realestate.com.au

Western Australia

Centre of attention: This grand palatial Perth pad has a very unique feature at the heart of the home. Source: Supplied

Where: 5 Shelton St, Waikiki

Price: More than $2.8 million

Wow factor: Just 45 minutes south of Perth, this grand home is on a vast 5000sq m block with a separate three-bedroom apartment, a snooker room, gym, an indoor barbecue ans sunroom, bar, a 3000-bottle temperature controlled cellar and a unique pool which sits in the centre of the floorplan. William Porteous Properties has listed the house on realestate.com.au