Hot Water Systems in Camden South
The 2570 postcode, covering Camden South, Lefevres Corner, Belimbla Park, Bickley Vale, Brownlow Hill, Camden, Camden Park, Cawdor, Cobbitty, Elderslie, Ellis Lane, Glenmore, Grasmere, Kirkham, Mount Hunter, Nattai, Oakdale, Oran Park, Orangeville, Spring Farm, The Oaks, Theresa Park and Werombi and surrounding areas, is home to around 21,121 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 Camden South and the 2570 area, 1,176 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 Camden South's climate delivering an average of 4.5 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 2570
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Hot Water Installation Camden South
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Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Camden South
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Camden South, 2570
Hot Water Demographics - Camden South
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Camden South has around 21,121 private dwellings, home to approximately 61,062 people. With an average household size of 3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Camden South households use approximately 150 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 3.2 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Camden South's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Camden South community is home to 7,154 couple families with children and 1,371 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 10,184 homes owned with a mortgage and 4,515 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.
Camden South is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 5.6% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Camden South
In Camden South, more locals are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that actually suits modern family life. With an average household size of around three people and more than 20,000 dwellings across the 2570 area, hot showers, dishwashers and washing machines add up fast on the power bill. That is why many homeowners are now looking at a heat pump hot water system, a solar hot water system or a modern electric hot water system as a smarter next step.
Camden South’s strong sunshine makes it a great spot for efficient hot water upgrades. The nearby Menangle Bridge weather station records mean solar exposure of about 16.2 MJ/m² a day – roughly 4.5 kWh/m² of solar energy – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system or helping a heat pump run more efficiently during the day. With a relatively young median age of 33 and solid median household incomes, many families here are planning ahead, cutting running costs and future‑proofing their homes by moving away from gas hot water where possible.
Across the 2570 postcode there are more than 11,000 four‑bedroom homes, so hot water demand is naturally high. A lot of these houses were built during growth years when electric storage and gas units were the norm. Upgrading from an old electric hot water system to the most efficient hot water system you can reasonably afford can trim a big chunk off your energy use. Typical annual bill savings in Camden South look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: about $400–$800 a year • Gas to heat pump hot water: about $300–$600 a year • Gas to solar hot water system: about $250–$550 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with rooftop solar: about $250–$500 a year
Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common around Camden South, with options ranging from rheem solar hot water and rinnai solar hot water through to high‑performance sanden heat pump units and Thermann heat pump systems. Choosing the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your situation often comes down to heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water if you already have a big PV array.
Recent installs tell the story. In the 2570 area there have been 1,176 efficient hot water installations so far, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Install numbers jumped sharply around 2009–2011, when rebates were strongest, with 244 systems in 2009 and 139 in 2010 alone. While yearly numbers have eased back since, there is steady ongoing interest, with installs continuing through to 2024 and 2025 as more households look for lower running costs, hot water repair or solar hot water tank replacement rather than pouring money into old gas units.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
For hot water NSW homeowners, the incentives are a big part of the picture. Between Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) and state schemes offering a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate in some programs, the upfront hot water system price can drop noticeably. In practice, discounts can reduce the effective heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price by 20–40% in many cases, depending on system size and eligibility. That means the payback period for a best heat pump hot water system or quality solar hot water heating system can shrink to just a few years, especially if you run it on daytime solar or use timers and smart controls.
For many Camden South households, electric hot water vs gas hot water is now an easy call when you factor in rising gas prices, hot water rebate NSW options and the ability to run an energy efficient hot water system from your rooftop solar. Whether you are comparing rheem heat pump hot water, rheem solar hot water, rinnai solar hot water, chromagen solar hot water or other brands, the goal is the same: reliable hot water NSW wide with lower bills and fewer emissions.
If your current unit is older, noisy or needing regular hot water repair, it is a good time to look at hot water installation options. A tailored hot water system price / cost quote will weigh up heat pump hot water price / cost against solar hot water price / cost and efficient electric hot water installation, plus any solar hot water repair or solar hot water tank replacement work needed. Camden South’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability mean an energy efficient hot water system can be a simple, high‑impact upgrade.
If you live in Camden South and your gas or old electric unit is on its last legs, now is a smart time to explore a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water installation. Talk with experienced local hot water installers like us—heat pump and solar hot water specialists who understand hot water systems Camden South homes rely on. We will help you compare options, tap into any hot water rebate NSW programs, reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home with the most efficient hot water system for your family—reach out for personalised advice today.