Hot Water Systems in Aarons Pass
The 2850 postcode, covering Aarons Pass, Gulgamree, Long Creek, Millsville, Murragamba, Apple Tree Flat, Avisford, Bara, Barigan, Ben Buckley, Bocoble, Bombira, Botobolar, Buckaroo, Budgee Budgee, Burrundulla, Caerleon, Canadian Lead, Carcalgong, Collingwood, Cooks Gap, Cooyal, Cross Roads, Cudgegong, Cullenbone, Cumbo, Erudgere, Eurunderee, Frog Rock, Galambine, Glen Ayr, Grattai, Green Gully, Hargraves, Havilah, Hayes Gap, Hill End, Home Rule, Ilford, Kains Flat, Linburn, Lue, Maitland Bar, Menah, Meroo, Milroy, Mogo, Monivae, Moolarben, Mount Frome, Mount Knowles, Mudgee, Mullamuddy, Munghorn, Piambong, Putta Bucca, Pyramul, Queens Pinch, Riverlea, Running Stream, Sallys Flat, Spring Flat, St Fillans, Stony Creek, Tambaroora, Tichular, Totnes Valley, Triamble, Turill, Twelve Mile, Ulan, Ullamalla, Wilbetree, Wilpinjong, Windeyer, Wollar, Worlds End, Yarrabin and Yarrawonga and surrounding areas, is home to around 8,378 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 Aarons Pass and the 2850 area, 653 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 Aarons Pass's climate delivering an average of 4.9 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.
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Postcode 2850
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Hot Water Installation Aarons Pass
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Aarons Pass, 2850
Hot Water Demographics - Aarons Pass
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Aarons Pass has around 8,378 private dwellings, home to approximately 17,591 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Aarons Pass households use approximately 125 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 1.0 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Aarons Pass's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Aarons Pass community is home to 1,549 couple families with children and 410 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 2,382 homes owned with a mortgage and 2,559 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.
Aarons Pass is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 7.8% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Aarons Pass
Across Aarons Pass and the wider 2850 area, more households are rethinking their hot water system. With power prices biting and many locals aiming for more sustainable living, energy efficient hot water is becoming the norm rather than the exception. In a postcode with around 7,000 occupied dwellings and an average household size of 2.5 people, hot water demand is steady, especially for families and rural properties. Many homes are still on older gas or electric hot water, so upgrading to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step. Local solar exposure averages about 17.6 MJ/m² a day (around 4.9 kWh/m²), which is excellent for a solar hot water heating system and supports strong performance from heat pump hot water as well. With median household income sitting around $1,671 a week and plenty of homes owned outright or with a mortgage, shifting to the most efficient hot water system can make a real difference to yearly bills.
In Aarons Pass and surrounds, many homes are three or four bedroom houses, so a family-sized hot water installation is common. Hot water can easily be a quarter of a household’s electricity use, so choosing between heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, really matters. Quality brands like Rheem heat pump hot water units and Rheem solar hot water systems are popular where reliability is key, while Sanden heat pump systems are often chosen for ultra‑high efficiency and quiet operation. Rinnai solar hot water and Chromagen solar hot water options also have a presence for those wanting roof‑mounted collectors and a long‑lasting solar hot water tank replacement. When people ask about hot water system price or cost, we usually compare the upfront figure with running costs over 10–15 years, because that is where energy efficient hot water systems shine.
In the 2850 area, there have already been 653 efficient hot water installations, mostly heat pump and solar hot water installation jobs. Installation numbers really took off around 2008–2011, with peaks of 169 systems in 2009 and more than 100 each in 2010 and 2011, as early solar hot water rebate programs kicked in. While annual numbers have eased since then, the recent trickle of installs through to 2025 shows ongoing interest from homeowners looking to cut bills and move towards all‑electric homes. Each new heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water repair and upgrade helps reduce local energy use and supports the broader shift away from gas hot water.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right now, there is strong interest in hot water NSW wide in replacing old gas or electric units with efficient options. For Aarons Pass households, federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can lower the heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, state programs can offer a heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate, and in some cases an electric hot water system rebate, especially when you are switching off gas. These hot water rebate NSW offers can slice a substantial percentage off the installed price. When you combine rebates with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar‑diversion controls, it is common to save hundreds of dollars a year on bills and shorten the payback period to just a few years. Many locals also weigh up electric hot water vs gas hot water in terms of future gas prices and emissions, and increasingly choose an energy efficient hot water system to future‑proof the home.
If your current unit is ageing, running out of hot water, or you are simply curious about the best hot water system Australia has to offer, now is a good time to review your options in Aarons Pass. Whether it is a modern electric hot water installation, a high‑performance Sanden heat pump, a Rheem or Rinnai solar hot water system, or Chromagen solar hot water with a new tank, working with experienced local specialists makes all the difference. Our trusted installers can handle hot water repair, solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement and full system upgrades, and help you compare the best heat pump hot water system for your needs. With strong solar resources, a community already embracing efficient hot water and good access to rebates, Aarons Pass homes are well placed to cut bills, reduce emissions and enjoy reliable hot water for years to come. Reach out to our local experts for personalised advice and find out which hot water upgrade will work best for your home or business.