Hot Water Systems in Beneree
The 2798 postcode, covering Beneree, Byng, Flyers Creek, Forest Reefs, Guyong, Millthorpe, Spring Terrace and Tallwood and surrounding areas, is home to around 797 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 Beneree and the 2798 area, 84 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 Beneree'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 2798
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Hot Water Installation Beneree
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 Beneree
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Beneree, 2798
Hot Water Demographics - Beneree
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Beneree has around 797 private dwellings, home to approximately 1,989 people. With an average household size of 2.7 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Beneree households use approximately 135 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.1 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Beneree's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Beneree community is home to 199 couple families with children and 28 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 295 homes owned with a mortgage and 330 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.
Beneree is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 10.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Beneree
Across Beneree and the wider 2798 area, more households are swapping old gas and tired electric units for modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With an average household size of around 2.7 people and most dwellings being separate houses, hot water demand is steady all year round – and so are the bills if you stick with an outdated hot water system. For many owner‑occupiers (around 625 homes are owned outright or with a mortgage), upgrading to a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is the next logical step in cutting running costs.
Beneree’s climate helps. The local weather station at Millthorpe records an annual mean daily solar exposure of about 17.7 MJ/m² – roughly 4.9 kWh/m² per day – which is strong support for both a solar hot water heating system and high‑performance heat pump hot water. That solar resource, combined with rising energy prices and a median household income of about $2,074 per week, means the numbers often stack up very well when you look at hot water system price versus long‑term savings.
In a typical Beneree home, hot water can quietly chew through a quarter of your electricity use. Families with three or four bedrooms, which make up the bulk of the 734 occupied dwellings, often find a 250–315 litre heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation is ideal. Efficient brands such as Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump and Rinnai solar hot water are all popular options when you are chasing the most efficient hot water system and a long warranty. For solar hot water tank replacement, many households also look at Chromagen solar hot water or Rheem solar hot water to match their existing roof layout and solar exposure.
Typical annual bill savings in Beneree for an average home can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $450–$900 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water: save around $300–$700 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save around $250–$650 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save around $300–$700 per year.
Local data shows this shift is already under way. There have been 84 efficient hot water installations in the 2798 postcode, combining both heat pump and solar hot water systems. Installations ramped up around 2009–2011, when incentives first took off, with 15 systems in 2009 and 13 in 2010 alone. After a quieter period, there are still new systems going in, with recent installs in 2023 and 2025 reflecting renewed interest in electrification and lower running costs. Each new heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water repair and upgrade helps Beneree households future‑proof their homes while trimming bills.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across NSW, including Beneree, more people are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, as gas prices rise and ageing systems fail. Federal incentives in the form of Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water systems and heat pump units, effectively acting as an upfront discount on the solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price. On top of that, state‑based hot water rebate NSW programs can offer a heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate for approved upgrades, and in some cases an electric hot water system rebate where you are replacing gas. These rebates can trim the hot water system cost by a substantial margin and shorten payback times to just a few years, especially if you run your electric hot water installation on a solar‑friendly tariff or use timers and solar diversion to maximise daytime heating. For many Beneree homes, the combination of an energy efficient hot water system, smart tariffs and available hot water rebate NSW support can mean hundreds of dollars off annual bills.
If you are in Beneree and your current unit is leaking, unreliable or simply expensive to run, now is a smart time to explore options like a best heat pump hot water system, an efficient solar hot water heating system, or a modern all‑electric hot water system. Comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, or looking at the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your roof space and family size, is easier with local specialists on your side. Whether you need hot water installation, hot water repair, solar hot water repair or full solar hot water tank replacement, working with experienced hot water NSW installers means you will get tailored advice on system size, brands and rebates. Beneree’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability make it an ideal place to shift to an energy efficient hot water system that cuts bills, reduces emissions and adds value to your home. To find out what will work best on your property, connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us and see how a simple hot water upgrade can make a real difference.