Hot Water Systems in Coree
The 2611 postcode, covering Coree, Stromlo, Whitlam, Bimberi, Brindabella, Chapman, Cooleman, Coombs, Denman Prospect, Duffy, Fisher, Holder, Mount Stromlo, Pierces Creek, Rivett, Stirling, Uriarra, Uriarra Forest, Uriarra Village, Waramanga, Weston, Weston Creek and Wright and surrounding areas, is home to around 14,246 households. With many households already generating their own clean solar power, many are now looking at how they can make their entire home energy system more efficient, with hot water heating often the logical next step.
With hot water roughly accounting for a quarter of the average home's energy use, switching to an energy-efficient hot water system is one of the biggest opportunities for savings. Across Coree and the 2611 area, 1,283 homeowners have already switched from older electric storage and gas hot water systems to solar hot water or air-source heat pump systems that draw on clean, renewable power while also claiming the hot water rebates to reduce their hot water heater system cost. These highly-efficient systems not only help cut energy bills but also reduce carbon emissions and improve overall energy independence.
With Coree's climate delivering an average of 4.6 kWh/m² per day, conditions are ideal for hot water systems and hybrid heat pump systems that harness both sunlight and ambient air temperature to heat water efficiently all year round. When paired with existing rooftop solar power or solar batteries, the result is hot water that costs far less to run and is powered by clean, self-generated energy.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 2611
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State Wide
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Hot Water Installation Coree
Estimated daily energy to heat household water, comparing a resistive electric element with a high-efficiency heat pump. Demand shifts month-to-month using local climate patterns.
Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Coree
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Coree, 2611
Hot Water Demographics - Coree
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Coree has around 14,246 private dwellings, home to approximately 34,809 people. With an average household size of 2.6 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Coree households use approximately 130 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 1.9 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Coree's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Coree community is home to 3,716 couple families with children and 700 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 6,367 homes owned with a mortgage and 3,806 owned outright, many residents also have the homeownership and growing equity that make switching to efficient hot water systems a practical way to lower expenses.
Coree is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 9.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Coree
Across Coree and the wider 2611 area, more homeowners are swapping old gas units and ageing cylinders for an energy efficient hot water system that actually keeps bills under control. With an average household size of around 2.6 people and more than 10,000 families in the postcode, hot water is a big slice of everyday energy use. Many households are on solid incomes, but with median mortgages over $2,100 a month and rising power prices, upgrading from older gas or electric units to a modern hot water system is a logical next step.
Coree’s climate is well suited to efficient hot water. Local solar data from Mount Ginini shows mean daily solar exposure of about 16.6 MJ/m², which is roughly 4.6 kWh of sunshine a day across the year. That strong solar resource supports both a solar hot water system and a heat pump hot water system, especially when paired with rooftop solar. Homeowners looking at the best hot water system Australia can offer are increasingly comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, as well as solar hot water vs electric hot water, to see what fits their roof space, budget and household pattern.
In the 2611 postcode there are more than 13,000 dwellings, most of them separate houses with three or four bedrooms. That means solid hot water demand, particularly for families. Many homes are already moving away from gas hot water to either a solar hot water heating system or a high efficiency electric hot water system. Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common locally, with options ranging from Rheem solar hot water and Chromagen solar hot water style systems, through to premium Sanden heat pump units and reliable Rheem heat pump hot water for all electric homes.
For a typical Coree home, the hot water system price or cost depends on whether you choose an electric hot water installation, a heat pump hot water installation or a full solar hot water installation with roof collectors and a solar hot water tank replacement. A quality heat pump hot water system will usually have a higher upfront heat pump hot water price or cost than a basic electric unit, but it can slash running costs by up to two thirds. Likewise, a solar hot water price or cost is higher again, but a good solar hot water system can deliver most of your hot water from the sun.
To give you a feel for savings, here are realistic average annual bill reductions many Coree households see after hot water installation upgrades:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $400–$700 per year. • Gas hot water to heat pump: save roughly $300–$600 per year. • Gas hot water to solar hot water system: save about $250–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water system with solar: save around $200–$450 per year.
Recent data shows 1,283 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar hot water) across the 2611 postcode. Installations really ramped up from around 2014, peaking in 2015 and 2016, and continuing at a steady pace through to 2025. That steady stream of solar hot water installation and heat pump hot water installation work reflects a clear local shift towards electrification, lower running costs and more sustainable hot water ACT wide. As systems age, there is also growing demand for hot water repair, solar hot water repair and full system changeovers rather than just patching up old gas units.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across Coree there is growing interest in replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like heat pumps, modern electric hot water systems or a solar hot water heating system. Homeowners are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, and many are choosing to go all electric to line up with their rooftop solar. Federal incentives such as Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively acting as an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that is often taken off the invoice by your installer. On top of that, ACT programs can act as a hot water rebate act, and there are sometimes specific electric hot water system rebate offers, all helping to reduce the upfront heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost by a substantial percentage.
For many Coree homes, combining rebates with off peak tariffs, timers or solar diversion can cut payback periods significantly, sometimes down to just a few years. With a well sized, energy efficient hot water system, it is common to save hundreds of dollars per year, particularly when you use your own solar to drive a heat pump or efficient electric hot water system.
If you are in Coree and your current unit is getting old, running out of hot water or costing a fortune to run, now is a smart time to look at an upgrade. Whether you are considering a heat pump, a solar hot water system or a modern electric hot water system, working with experienced local hot water installers like us means you get the right advice on the most efficient hot water system for your home. With strong solar, solid household incomes and growing interest in sustainability, Coree is well placed to benefit from energy efficient hot water. A tailored hot water installation or hot water repair plan can help reduce your bills, cut emissions and future proof your home. Reach out to our trusted local experts for personalised advice and find the best heat pump hot water system or solar solution for your place in Coree today.