Hot Water Systems in Bundjalung
The 2473 postcode, covering Bundjalung, Doonbah, Evans Head, Iron Gates and South Evans Head and surrounding areas, is home to around 1,687 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 Bundjalung and the 2473 area, 410 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 Bundjalung's climate delivering an average of 5.1 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 2473
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Hot Water Installation Bundjalung
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Bundjalung, 2473
Hot Water Demographics - Bundjalung
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Bundjalung has around 1,687 private dwellings, home to approximately 2,942 people. With an average household size of 2.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Bundjalung households use approximately 105 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.2 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Bundjalung's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Bundjalung community is home to 159 couple families with children and 68 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 244 homes owned with a mortgage and 619 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.
Bundjalung is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 24.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Bundjalung
Across Bundjalung and the 2473 postcode, more locals are rethinking their hot water system and moving away from old gas and power‑hungry electric units. With an average household size of about 2.1 people and a big share of homes owned outright or with a mortgage, many residents are at the perfect stage to invest in an energy efficient hot water system that cuts bills and keeps comfort high. Power prices keep creeping up, 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.
Bundjalung enjoys strong sunshine, with mean daily solar exposure of around 18.4 MJ/m² – roughly 5.1 kWh/m² per day. That makes the area well suited to both a solar hot water heating system and high‑performance heat pump hot water. For many homeowners, the annual hot water energy savings from replacing an old electric or gas unit can be one of the easiest wins on the power bill, especially when hot water can be one of the biggest energy users in a smaller, two‑person household.
Across the 2473 area there are 1,390 occupied private dwellings, many being separate houses with two or three bedrooms – ideal for a 250–315 litre hot water installation. Hot water demand is steady rather than extreme, which suits the way a heat pump hot water system works: slowly and efficiently topping up a well‑insulated tank. When you compare electric hot water vs gas hot water in Bundjalung, the trend is clearly towards all‑electric homes using solar and efficient hot water to keep running costs down.
Average annual bill savings from an upgrade in Bundjalung typically fall in these ranges:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $450–$900 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $250–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with rooftop solar: $250–$600 per year
Local homes are choosing trusted brands such as Rheem heat pump hot water units, Rheem solar hot water for roof‑mounted systems, Sanden heat pump models for ultra‑efficient performance, and Rinnai solar hot water for reliable split‑system installs. These options regularly feature when people are comparing the best hot water system Australia wide, especially for those chasing the most efficient hot water system for long‑term savings.
Recent data shows 410 efficient hot water systems have already been installed in the 2473 postcode, including both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation jobs. Installations jumped sharply around 2009–2011, then continued at a steady pace, with new systems still going in every year through to 2025. This pattern shows strong, ongoing interest in electrification, lower running costs and cleaner hot water NSW households can rely on.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
In Bundjalung, more households are now replacing old gas or electric units with efficient options such as a heat pump hot water system, a modern electric hot water system or a quality solar hot water system. Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, state‑based hot water rebate NSW programs can include a heat pump hot water rebate, a solar hot water rebate and, in some cases, an electric hot water system rebate when switching away from gas.
These incentives can reduce the heat pump hot water price or cost, or the solar hot water price or cost, by a substantial percentage, bringing premium brands like Sanden heat pump or Rheem solar hot water within reach. With the right tariff and timers, many Bundjalung households see payback periods shrink to just a few years, particularly when hot water is timed to run on rooftop solar or a controlled‑load tariff. Using solar‑diversion to heat your tank during sunny hours can turn your system into a powerful energy efficient hot water system that soaks up excess solar instead of exporting it for a low feed‑in rate.
If your current system is ageing, leaking or you are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, it is a good time to look at the true hot water system price, running costs and rebates available. Solar hot water tank replacement, solar hot water repair and general hot water repair can sometimes be nearly as expensive as a full upgrade, so it pays to compare options.
Whether you are considering Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Chromagen solar hot water or another brand, or hunting for the best heat pump hot water system, expert advice makes all the difference. Experienced local installers can help you compare heat pump hot water price or cost with solar hot water price or cost, explain hot water rebate NSW options, and design a hot water installation that suits your roof, tariff and family size.
If you are in Bundjalung and thinking about moving off gas or replacing a tired electric unit, now is a smart time to explore a hot water upgrade. Talk with our trusted local hot water installers about heat pumps, solar and efficient electric hot water installation, plus solar hot water repair and maintenance. With Bundjalung’s strong solar, growing focus on sustainability and solid home‑ownership base, an efficient hot water system can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home – connect with us for personalised advice tailored to your place.