Hot Water in Gonn, NSW

Hot Water Systems in Gonn

The 2732 postcode, covering Gonn, Barham, Burraboi, Cobramunga, Noorong, Thule and Tullakool and surrounding areas, is home to around 986 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 Gonn and the 2732 area, 112 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 Gonn's climate delivering an average of 5.0 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 Ranking

Postcode 2732

349th

State Wide

1360th

Australia Wide

Hot Water Installation Gonn

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 Gonn

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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Gonn

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Gonn, 2732

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Hot Water Demographics - Gonn

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Gonn has around 986 private dwellings, home to approximately 1,653 people. With an average household size of 2.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Gonn households use approximately 105 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 Gonn's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Gonn community is home to 96 couple families with children and 32 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 165 homes owned with a mortgage and 402 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.

Gonn is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 11.4% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Gonn

Across Gonn and the 2732 district, more homeowners are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and switching to efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system. With most dwellings being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.1 people, there is solid demand for reliable, low‑running‑cost hot water that suits smaller families, retirees and working couples alike.

Gonn’s climate is ideal for efficient hot water. Nearby Barham records an average annual solar exposure of about 17.9 MJ/m² per day, roughly 5 kWh of sun energy per square metre, which is excellent for both a solar hot water heating system and high‑efficiency heat pump hot water. When you combine that with a median household income of about $1,058 a week and many homes owned outright, upgrading a tired system is a logical next step to lock in long‑term savings. Swapping an old gas or resistive electric unit for an energy efficient hot water system can deliver substantial Annual Hot Water Energy Savings for Gonn households.

In 2732, most homes are three‑bedroom houses, so a typical family will usually look at a 250–315 litre hot water installation. Hot water use can easily account for a quarter of household electricity, so choosing the most efficient hot water system makes a real difference. We see strong interest in brands like Rheem heat pump hot water and Rheem solar hot water, along with premium options such as Sanden heat pump units and Rinnai solar hot water solutions. These systems are popular for anyone comparing heat pump vs solar hot water or weighing up solar hot water vs electric hot water for their property.

Typical bill savings in areas like Gonn look like this:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save roughly $400–$800 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water: save around $300–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water installation: save about $250–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save around $300–$700 per year.

Local data shows this is more than theory. There have already been 112 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar hot water) recorded in the 2732 postcode. Install numbers jumped sharply around 2009, with 17 installs that year, and have stayed steady with further growth from 2019 onwards, including 8 installs in both 2019 and 2022 and continuing activity through to 2024–2025. This steady uptake reflects growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and hot water nsw solutions that work with solar rather than against it.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Right across Gonn, more households are looking to replace old gas or electric units with efficient options such as a heat pump hot water system, a modern electric hot water system or a quality solar hot water system. Federal incentives like Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, NSW hot water rebate programs can offer a specific heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate, and in some cases an electric hot water system rebate when you are moving away from gas. These incentives can reduce the effective hot water system price or cost by a significant percentage, cutting payback periods to just a few years, especially if you already have rooftop solar. Choosing the best heat pump hot water system or a reputable rheem solar hot water or chromagen solar hot water package can turn your hot water into a true energy efficient hot water system. Add smart controls, timers or solar‑diversion and you can push your hot water rebate nsw savings even further.

If your current unit is leaking, needing regular hot water repair, or you are facing a solar hot water tank replacement, it is worth comparing heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost against simply swapping like‑for‑like. In many cases, an all‑electric home with a quality system from brands like Sanden heat pump, Rinnai solar hot water or Rheem heat pump hot water will beat electric hot water vs gas hot water on running costs over the long term. And if something does go wrong, local hot water repair and solar hot water repair specialists can usually get you back up and running quickly.

If you live in Gonn and your system is ageing, running out of hot water, or driving up your power bills, now is a smart time to explore an upgrade. Talk with experienced local hot water installers like us who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation and efficient electric hot water installation. With Gonn’s strong solar resource and growing focus on sustainability, an upgraded hot water system can help cut your bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to our trusted local team for personalised advice on the best hot water system Australia can offer for your household and budget.

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