Hot Water Systems in Bunyan
The 2630 postcode, covering Bunyan, Coonerang, Long Plain, Nimmo, Arable, Badja, Billilingra, Binjura, Bobundara, Buckenderra, Bungarby, Carlaminda, Chakola, Coolringdon, Cooma, Cooma North, Countegany, Dairymans Plains, Dangelong, Dry Plain, Frying Pan, Glen Fergus, Ironmungy, Jerangle, Jimenbuen, Maffra, Middle Flat, Middlingbank, Murrumbucca, Myalla, Numeralla, Peak View, Pine Valley, Polo Flat, Rhine Falls, Rock Flat, Rose Valley, Shannons Flat, Springfield, The Brothers, Tuross and Wambrook and surrounding areas, is home to around 4,086 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 Bunyan and the 2630 area, 128 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 Bunyan'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 2630
326th
State Wide
1283rd
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Bunyan
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 Bunyan
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Bunyan, 2630
Hot Water Demographics - Bunyan
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Bunyan has around 4,086 private dwellings, home to approximately 7,965 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Bunyan households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.5 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Bunyan's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Bunyan community is home to 587 couple families with children and 155 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,064 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,429 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.
Bunyan is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.1% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Bunyan
Across Bunyan and the wider 2630 area, more households are moving away from old gas and power‑hungry electric units and towards an energy efficient hot water system. With around 3,500 occupied dwellings and an average household size of 2.3 people, most homes here are typical family houses that use a lot of hot water for showers, washing and heating. 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 becoming the logical next step.
Bunyan gets strong sunshine for a cool‑climate town, with average solar exposure of about 16.7 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.6 kWh/m² of solar energy. That makes a solar hot water heating system or a high‑quality heat pump hot water installation a smart fit, especially for owner‑occupiers (over 2,400 homes are owned outright or with a mortgage). For many families on a median weekly household income of about $1,446, the chance to lock in long‑term bill savings from an energy efficient hot water system is very appealing.
In 2630, most homes are separate houses, many with three or four bedrooms, so hot water demand is steady year‑round. A lot of older properties still rely on gas or ageing electric storage units. Swapping an old electric hot water system for a modern unit – whether heat pump hot water, solar hot water or a new electric hot water installation timed to run on solar – can trim a big chunk off your power use. To give you a feel for the numbers, typical annual bill savings in Bunyan might look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: around $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water: around $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: around $250–$600 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with rooftop solar: around $250–$500 per year
Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common in the local market. You will see Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water paired with roof panels, Sanden heat pump units used where very low running costs are the priority, and Thermann or Rheem heat pump hot water systems going into all‑electric homes aiming for the most efficient hot water system possible. For many residents comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, the choice often comes down to roof space, budget and how much solar power they already export.
Efficient hot water has been steadily gaining ground. In the 2630 postcode there have been 128 efficient hot water installations recorded – mainly heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Installations jumped sharply around 2008–2011, with peak years in 2009, 2010 and 2011, before tapering off as early adopters completed their upgrades. Recent years still show a trickle of systems going in as more locals look to electrification, lower running costs and getting off gas. Each new hot water installation or hot water repair that replaces an old gas boiler with a heat pump or solar hot water tank replacement helps cut bills and emissions for Bunyan households.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right now there is strong interest in hot water NSW‑wide in replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options. Bunyan homeowners can usually access Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) on eligible solar hot water systems and heat pump hot water installation, plus state‑based heat pump hot water rebate and solar hot water rebate programs that reduce the upfront hot water system price. In some cases, discounts and incentives can effectively cut the heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price by 30–50%, making the payback much faster. When you add in typical savings of hundreds of dollars per year and use timers or solar‑diverter controls so your electric hot water system runs mostly on your own solar, the payback period can shrink to just a few years. There are also electric hot water system rebate options at times, which make a modern, well‑timed electric hot water installation a solid choice when comparing solar hot water vs electric hot water or electric hot water vs gas hot water.
If your hot water system is getting old, running out of hot water, or your bills feel too high, it may be time to look at the best hot water system Australia can offer for your type of home. Whether you are curious about the best heat pump hot water system, a rheem solar hot water or chromagen solar hot water upgrade, or a simple solar hot water repair or hot water repair, it pays to talk to experienced local installers. Bunyan’s good solar resource and growing interest in sustainability mean efficient hot water can seriously cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Check whether your Bunyan property is ready for a hot water upgrade and connect with trusted local hot water nsw specialists for personalised advice, hot water rebate nsw guidance and a clear hot water system cost comparison tailored to you.