Hot Water Systems in Duramana
The 2795 postcode, covering Duramana, Bathurst West, O’connell, Oconnell, Abercrombie, Abercrombie River, Arkell, Arkstone, Bald Ridge, Ballyroe, Bathampton, Bathurst, Billywillinga, Box Ridge, Brewongle, Bruinbun, Burraga, Caloola, Charles Sturt University, Charlton, Clear Creek, Colo, Copperhannia, Cow Flat, Crudine, Curragh, Dark Corner, Dog Rocks, Dunkeld, Eglinton, Essington, Evans Plains, Fitzgeralds Valley, Forest Grove, Fosters Valley, Freemantle, Garthowen, Gemalla, Georges Plains, Gilmandyke, Glanmire, Gormans Hill, Gowan, Hobbys Yards, Isabella, Jeremy, Judds Creek, Kelso, Killongbutta, Kirkconnell, Laffing Waters, Limekilns, Llanarth, Locksley, Meadow Flat, Milkers Flat, Millah Murrah, Mitchell, Moorilda, Mount David, Mount Panorama, Mount Rankin, Napoleon Reef, Newbridge, O'connell, Orton Park, Paling Yards, Palmers Oaky, Peel, Perthville, Raglan, Robin Hill, Rock Forest, Rockley, Rockley Mount, Sofala, South Bathurst, Stewarts Mount, Sunny Corner, Tambaroora, Tannas Mount, The Lagoon, The Rocks, Triangle Flat, Trunkey, Trunkey Creek, Turondale, Twenty Forests, Upper Turon, Walang, Wambool, Wattle Flat, Watton, West Bathurst, White Rock, Wiagdon, Wimbledon, Winburndale, Windradyne, Wisemans Creek, Yarras and Yetholme and surrounding areas, is home to around 18,040 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 Duramana and the 2795 area, 707 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 Duramana's climate delivering an average of 4.9 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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Hot Water Installation Duramana
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 Duramana
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Duramana, 2795
Hot Water Demographics - Duramana
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Duramana has around 18,040 private dwellings, home to approximately 40,529 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Duramana households use approximately 125 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 2.3 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Duramana's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Duramana community is home to 3,259 couple families with children and 1,183 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 5,431 homes owned with a mortgage and 5,631 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.
Duramana is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.9% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Duramana
Across Duramana and the wider 2795 area, more households are swapping old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills down and comfort high. With an average household size of around 2.5 people and more than 18,000 dwellings in the postcode, hot water demand is steady year‑round – and rising energy prices mean it makes sense to modernise. Many locals own their homes outright or with a mortgage, so upgrading from a tired gas or electric hot water system to a modern heat pump hot water system or solar hot water system is a logical next step.
Duramana enjoys strong sunshine, with mean daily solar exposure of about 17.7 MJ/m² – roughly 4.9 kWh/m² per day – which is ideal for both a solar hot water heating system and high‑efficiency heat pump hot water. That solar resource, combined with solid median household incomes in the 2795 postcode and a big share of separate houses, means plenty of roofs and yards are well suited to hot water installation using renewables.
In the 2795 area, hundreds of efficient hot water systems have already gone in, and we see growing interest in the best hot water system Australia can offer for long‑term savings. Families comparing heat pump vs solar hot water often like that heat pumps can run efficiently even in cooler Bathurst winters, especially when paired with rooftop solar. Others prefer a dedicated solar hot water installation with roof‑mounted collectors and a well‑insulated solar hot water tank replacement. Modern electric hot water installation is also popular where people want to move away from gas but keep things simple, especially when they already have solar PV.
For a typical Duramana home, hot water can be one of the biggest single loads on the power bill. Upgrading can deliver meaningful savings:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $350–$700 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water installation: save roughly $250–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $250–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water system with solar: save around $200–$500 per year.
Brands like Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water are well known locally for reliability, while Rinnai solar hot water and Sanden heat pump units are popular with homeowners chasing the most efficient hot water system possible. Chromagen solar hot water also appears in Duramana for those wanting a value‑for‑money solar hot water price / cost without sacrificing performance.
Since 2001, there have been 707 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar) recorded in the 2795 postcode. Installations surged around 2008–2010, with 71 systems in 2008, 125 in 2009 and 113 in 2010, before settling into a steady trickle of upgrades each year right through to 2025. This trend shows a clear shift towards electrification, lower running costs and energy efficient hot water system choices across Duramana, even as households take their time to replace older units.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
More Duramana households are now replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like a quality heat pump hot water system, a well‑designed solar hot water heating system or a modern electric hot water system. Federal incentives through Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can reduce the upfront hot water system price / cost for eligible heat pump and solar hot water installations. On top of that, state‑based programs can offer a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some cases, making the overall heat pump hot water price / cost or solar hot water price / cost far more attractive.
For Duramana homeowners, these hot water rebate NSW schemes can effectively cut system cost by a substantial percentage and shorten payback to just a few years, especially when combined with rooftop solar and smart controls. Using timers or solar diversion to run your electric hot water system when your panels are producing can further improve savings, and makes solar hot water vs electric hot water a closer comparison. Many locals find that electric hot water vs gas hot water now clearly favours efficient electric, particularly when you factor in cheaper daytime solar power.
If your existing unit is leaking, struggling, or more than 10–12 years old, it is a good time to compare options like Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Sanden heat pump or Chromagen solar hot water to find the best heat pump hot water system or solar setup for your home.
Duramana is well placed to make the most of efficient hot water, with strong sun, plenty of standalone homes and a growing interest in sustainability. If you are wondering whether a heat pump, solar hot water system or modern electric upgrade is right for you, now is the ideal time to look at your options. Talk with our experienced hot water installers and local heat pump and solar hot water specialists to get personalised advice, cut your bills and future‑proof your home – connect with trusted Duramana experts today.