Hot Water Systems in Coomealla
The 2717 postcode, covering Coomealla and Dareton and surrounding areas, is home to around 490 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 Coomealla and the 2717 area, 71 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 Coomealla's climate delivering an average of 5.2 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 2717
412nd
State Wide
1591st
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Coomealla
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 Coomealla
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Coomealla, 2717
Hot Water Demographics - Coomealla
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Coomealla has around 490 private dwellings, home to approximately 1,004 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Coomealla households use approximately 125 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 Coomealla's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Coomealla community is home to 59 couple families with children and 28 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 94 homes owned with a mortgage and 143 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.
Coomealla is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 14.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Coomealla
Across Coomealla, more locals are swapping old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that suits our sunny, dry climate. With around 399 occupied dwellings and an average household size of 2.5 people, most homes have steady hot water demand, and energy bills can really add up. Upgrading from an older gas or electric hot water system to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is becoming the logical next step for families and retirees looking to cut costs.
Coomealla enjoys excellent sunshine, with mean daily solar exposure of about 18.7 MJ/m², or roughly 5.2 kWh/m² per day over the year. That strong sunlight makes both a solar hot water heating system and a heat pump hot water system perform well, especially for households already thinking about going all‑electric. With a median household income of about $1,095 per week and many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, there is solid interest in long‑term savings and comfort rather than just the lowest upfront hot water system price.
In 2717, most dwellings are separate houses, many with three or four bedrooms, so hot water demand is often driven by families and multi‑generation households. Hot water can be one of the biggest energy users, so shifting to the most efficient hot water system can noticeably reduce overall electricity use. Brands like Rheem and Rinnai are popular for both solar and electric, with options such as Rheem solar hot water, Rheem heat pump hot water and Rinnai solar hot water commonly specified. Premium heat pump options like Sanden heat pump systems, along with Chromagen solar hot water, are also appearing more often in quotes for those chasing the best heat pump hot water system and the best hot water system Australia can offer for long‑term efficiency.
Typical savings for Coomealla homes moving away from older units can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump: save around $350–$700 per year on bills. • Gas to heat pump: save about $250–$600 per year, plus avoid future gas price rises. • Gas to solar hot water: save roughly $250–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water with rooftop solar: save about $200–$500 per year.
Recent installations show how quickly things are changing. There have been 71 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar hot water installation combined) recorded in the postcode, with a clear jump in the last few years. After modest numbers through the 2000s and 2010s, installs rose sharply from 2020, with 8 systems that year, 7 in 2022, 10 in 2023 and 18 in 2024. This growth reflects strong local interest in electrification, lower running costs and cleaner hot water NSW‑wide, especially as people look at heat pump vs solar hot water and solar hot water vs electric hot water when replacing an ageing tank.
When it comes to hot water repair, solar hot water repair and solar hot water tank replacement, many Coomealla homeowners now weigh up whether to repair or replace with a new energy efficient hot water system. The heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost can look higher at first glance than a basic electric hot water installation, but rebates and lower running costs usually improve the payback.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Coomealla, more households are replacing old gas or electric units with efficient options like heat pump hot water, modern electric hot water systems and solar hot water. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can reduce the effective solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost, while NSW hot water rebate programs can further support heat pump hot water installation and some solar hot water installation projects. For many homes, these discounts can effectively trim the upfront system cost by a substantial percentage, especially when combined with retailer promotions.
There are also electric hot water system rebate offers and specific heat pump hot water rebate schemes available at times, helping to make the most efficient hot water system options more affordable. By pairing a new system with rooftop solar and smart controls like timers or solar diversion, Coomealla homeowners can often shave hundreds of dollars per year off bills and cut the payback period significantly. For some, choosing between electric hot water vs gas hot water is now more about long‑term energy independence than just today’s tariff.
If you are in Coomealla and your current unit is old, noisy or running up big bills, it could be a smart time to explore an upgrade to a heat pump, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system. Talk with experienced local hot water installers like us who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation, hot water repair and electric hot water installation. With Coomealla’s strong solar potential and growing interest in sustainability, the right hot water system can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out for personalised advice on hot water NSW options and hot water rebate NSW opportunities tailored to your property and budget.