Hot Water Systems in Ettrick
The 2474 postcode, covering Ettrick, Afterlee, Barkers Vale, Border Ranges, Cawongla, Cedar Point, Collins Creek, Cougal, Dairy Flat, Eden Creek, Edenville, Fawcetts Plain, Findon Creek, Geneva, Ghinni Ghi, Gradys Creek, Green Pigeon, Grevillia, Homeleigh, Horse Station Creek, Horseshoe Creek, Iron Pot Creek, Kilgra, Kyogle, Little Back Creek, Loadstone, Lynchs Creek, New Park, Old Grevillia, Roseberry, Roseberry Creek, Rukenvale, Sawpit Creek, Sherwood, Smiths Creek, Terrace Creek, The Risk, Toonumbar, Unumgar, Upper Eden Creek, Upper Horseshoe Creek, Wadeville, Warrazambil Creek, West Wiangaree, Wiangaree and Wyneden and surrounding areas, is home to around 2,972 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 Ettrick and the 2474 area, 694 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 Ettrick'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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Postcode 2474
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Hot Water Installation Ettrick
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 Ettrick
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Ettrick, 2474
Hot Water Demographics - Ettrick
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Ettrick has around 2,972 private dwellings, home to approximately 5,850 people. With an average household size of 2.2 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Ettrick households use approximately 110 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.3 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Ettrick's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Ettrick community is home to 349 couple families with children and 169 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 664 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,278 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.
Ettrick is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 23.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Ettrick
Across Ettrick and the wider 2474 area, more households are rethinking their hot water system. With power prices biting and many homes already going solar, upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system – whether a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system – is becoming the obvious next step.
Ettrick’s climate is ideal for efficient hot water. The local weather station records an average annual solar exposure of around 17.6 MJ/m² a day, or roughly 4.9 kWh/m², which is excellent for both a solar hot water heating system and a high performance heat pump hot water system. With about 2.2 people per household and 2,611 occupied private dwellings, there is steady hot water demand, but also plenty of roof space for solar hot water installation and PV. Many homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, which makes long term upgrades like heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water tank replacement especially attractive for cutting running costs.
In Ettrick, efficient hot water systems are already well established, with 694 heat pump and solar hot water installations recorded in the postcode. That reflects a strong local interest in lower bills and getting away from gas hot water. For a typical 2–4 person home, hot water can be one of the biggest power users after heating and cooling, so choosing the most efficient hot water system can make a real dent in quarterly bills.
Average annual bill savings will vary with usage and tariffs, but homeowners in Ettrick often see outcomes in these ranges when they upgrade:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 a year • Gas hot water to heat pump: $300–$700 a year • Gas hot water to solar hot water system: $300–$600 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar PV: $250–$500 a year
Well known brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices locally. Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water units suit households that enjoy good northern roof exposure, while Sanden heat pump systems are often picked as some of the best heat pump hot water system options in Australia for cold mornings. Many homeowners also look to Rheem heat pump hot water as a reliable, mid-range option that pairs well with existing solar.
Looking at yearly data, efficient hot water installations in Ettrick really took off around 2009–2011, with 101 installations in 2009 and 89 in 2010 alone. Since then numbers have steadied, with a consistent stream of upgrades each year right through to 2025. This trend shows ongoing interest in electrification, solar hot water vs electric hot water comparisons, and finding the best hot water system Australia can offer for regional homes.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
For Ettrick households still on older gas or resistive electric hot water, there has never been a better time to consider a hot water upgrade. Federal incentives such as Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water installation and heat pump hot water installation, effectively providing a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that cuts the upfront hot water system price or cost. NSW programs can also support efficient hot water rebate NSW offers, and in some cases an electric hot water system rebate when moving away from gas.
When you combine rebates with good tariffs and, ideally, rooftop solar, the heat pump hot water price or cost or solar hot water price or cost can drop significantly. Many Ettrick homeowners see payback periods shrink to just a few years, especially when using timers or solar diversion so the system runs mainly on daytime solar. Over the life of the system, the savings can add up to thousands of dollars, while a modern energy efficient hot water system also reduces emissions and future proofs the home as gas prices and regulations shift. For many, the comparison of heat pump vs solar hot water comes down to roof space, budget and whether they want hot water repair and servicing to be as simple as possible.
If you are weighing up solar hot water vs electric hot water, or electric hot water vs gas hot water for a renovation or replacement, it is worth getting clear advice on the right size and technology for your household.
If your existing unit is ageing, running out of hot water or needing regular hot water repair, now is a smart time to explore options in Ettrick. Talk to experienced local hot water installers who specialise in heat pump and solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement and new electric hot water installation. With Ettrick’s strong sun, growing interest in sustainability and solid home ownership base, efficient hot water systems can lower bills, cut emissions and make your home more comfortable year round. Reach out to trusted local experts for personalised advice on hot water NSW upgrades and hot water rebate NSW options, and find the right solution for your property.