Hot Water Systems in Bundabah
The 2324 postcode, covering Bundabah, Motto Farm, Wallaroo, Balickera, Brandy Hill, Carrington, Cells River, Eagleton, East Seaham, Hawks Nest, Heatherbrae, Karuah, Kings Hill, Limeburners Creek, Millers Forest, Nelsons Plains, North Arm Cove, Osterley, Pindimar, Raymond Terrace, Raymond Terrace East, Seaham, Swan Bay, Tahlee, Tea Gardens and Twelve Mile Creek and surrounding areas, is home to around 11,534 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 Bundabah and the 2324 area, 2,006 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 Bundabah'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.
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Postcode 2324
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Hot Water Installation Bundabah
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.
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Bundabah, 2324
Hot Water Demographics - Bundabah
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Bundabah has around 11,534 private dwellings, home to approximately 23,533 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Bundabah households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 1.4 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Bundabah's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Bundabah community is home to 1,468 couple families with children and 731 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 2,831 homes owned with a mortgage and 3,695 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.
Bundabah is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 17.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Bundabah
Across Bundabah and the wider 2324 postcode, more locals are switching their old gas or electric units for an energy efficient hot water system. With an average household size of around 2.4 people and many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, upgrading to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a simple way to cut running costs without sacrificing comfort.
Bundabah’s coastal climate is ideal for efficient hot water. The nearest solar data at Carrington shows mean daily solar exposure of about 16.7 MJ/m², or roughly 4.6 kWh/m² per day over the year. That strong sunlight helps a solar hot water heating system and even a heat pump hot water system perform well, especially when paired with rooftop solar. For households on fixed incomes or with a median total household income of about $1,254 a week, the annual hot water energy savings from replacing an old gas or electric unit can make a real difference to the budget.
In a postcode with more than 9,800 occupied dwellings, hot water demand is steady, but usage patterns vary. Many homes have three or four bedrooms, so family hot water use can be significant, and hot water energy use can easily be one of the biggest loads after heating and cooling. That is why more residents are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water to find the most efficient hot water system for their needs. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump and Rinnai solar hot water are increasingly common choices for those chasing an energy efficient hot water system, while Rheem solar hot water and Chromagen solar hot water are popular where roof space and sun exposure are excellent.
Typical hot water system price and running costs will depend on the type and size of unit you choose, but many Bundabah homes are seeing strong savings from a hot water installation upgrade. Average annual bill savings can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: $400–$900 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water installation: $250–$650 per year • Old electric hot water to modern electric hot water installation with solar: $200–$500 per year
In Bundabah and the 2324 area, there have already been 2,006 efficient hot water systems installed, including both heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Installations climbed sharply around 2008–2011, peaking in 2009 with 432 systems, and have continued at a steady rate through to 2024 and 2025. That long-term trend shows strong local interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving towards the best hot water system Australia can offer for coastal homes.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
With power prices rising, it is no surprise that more Bundabah households are replacing tired gas units with a heat pump hot water system, a modern electric hot water system or a solar hot water system. Australian Government incentives, including Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), can reduce the solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price at the point of sale, while state-based schemes can add a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate for eligible homes in NSW. Together, these hot water rebate NSW programs can cut the upfront hot water system cost or solar hot water price by a substantial percentage.
For many Bundabah households, that means an efficient hot water upgrade can save hundreds of dollars a year and deliver a much shorter payback period, especially when combined with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar-diversion controls. Using excess daytime solar to run a heat pump or electric hot water system is one of the easiest ways to create the most efficient hot water system for an all-electric home.
If you are in Bundabah and your current unit is old, noisy or unreliable, it is a good time to check whether your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, heat pump vs solar hot water, or simply need hot water repair or solar hot water repair or solar hot water tank replacement, working with experienced hot water installers and heat pump and solar hot water specialists is essential. With Bundabah’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems can help you reduce bills, cut emissions and future-proof your home. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice on hot water NSW options, hot water rebate NSW eligibility and the best heat pump hot water system or solar solution for your property.