Hot Water Systems in High Range
The 2575 postcode, covering High Range, Barrallier, Alpine, Aylmerton, Balaclava, Braemar, Bullio, Colo Vale, Goodmans Ford, Hill Top, Joadja, Mandemar, Mittagong, Mount Lindsey, Renwick, Wattle Ridge, Welby, Willow Vale, Woodlands and Yerrinbool and surrounding areas, is home to around 6,996 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 High Range and the 2575 area, 462 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 High Range's climate delivering an average of 4.4 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 2575
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Hot Water Installation High Range
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 High Range
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Community Hot Water Statistics - High Range, 2575
Hot Water Demographics - High Range
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), High Range has around 6,996 private dwellings, home to approximately 16,874 people. With an average household size of 2.6 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, High Range households use approximately 130 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.9 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce High Range's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The High Range community is home to 1,500 couple families with children and 320 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 2,551 homes owned with a mortgage and 2,369 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.
High Range is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 6.6% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in High Range
Across High Range and the wider 2575 area, more locals are switching from old gas and ageing electric units to modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of 2.6 people, hot water demand is steady year‑round, so choosing the right hot water system can make a real difference to comfort and power bills.
High Range enjoys strong sunshine for a highland climate, with average solar exposure of around 15.9 MJ/m² a day – roughly 4.4 kWh/m². That is ideal for a solar hot water system or a heat pump hot water system that runs mainly on daytime solar. For families on a median household income of about $1,772 a week and many still paying off a mortgage, shifting to an energy efficient hot water system is a practical way to trim running costs without giving up long showers.
Across the 2575 postcode there are 6,505 occupied private dwellings, and hot water is often one of the biggest single energy users in the home. A modern heat pump hot water system, quality solar hot water heating system or well‑sized electric hot water system paired with solar can cut hot water energy use by more than half compared with older resistive electric or gas units. Local installers regularly work with trusted brands such as Rheem heat pump hot water units, Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and premium Sanden heat pump systems to match the best hot water system Australia can offer to the way your household actually uses water.
Typical annual bill savings in High Range can look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save roughly $400–$800 per year. • Gas to heat pump vs solar hot water: both can save $300–$700 per year, depending on usage. • Gas to solar hot water installation: save about $300–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: often $250–$500 per year.
Since 2001, around 462 efficient hot water systems have been installed in the 2575 postcode, including both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation projects. Installations jumped sharply in 2009 and 2010, then settled into a steady trickle, with new systems still going in every year through to 2024. This long‑term trend shows a clear, growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and reliable hot water NSW families can depend on.
When it comes to hot water installation and hot water repair, High Range households are increasingly weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, and solar hot water vs electric hot water. Many are choosing an energy efficient hot water system that can run on rooftop solar during the day, backed by off‑peak tariffs at night. If your existing solar hot water tank replacement is due, it can be a great chance to compare heat pump hot water price / cost with solar hot water price / cost and modern electric hot water system price / cost to see what stacks up best over the long term.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
High Range homeowners can tap into a mix of Australian Government and NSW hot water rebate programs when upgrading. Under the national Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) scheme, eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems earn certificates that are usually applied as an upfront discount, effectively lowering the heat pump hot water cost or solar hot water cost by a substantial percentage. On top of that, NSW heat pump hot water rebate offers and electric hot water system rebate programs may apply when you replace old, inefficient units with approved models.
For many homes in High Range, these incentives can cut hundreds of dollars off the purchase price and shorten payback periods to just a few years, especially when paired with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar‑diversion controls. A well‑chosen, most efficient hot water system can easily save hundreds of dollars a year on bills while reducing emissions.
If you are in High Range and your current unit is leaking, noisy or more than 10 years old, it is a good time to explore a hot water upgrade. Whether you are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, looking at Rheem solar hot water or Chromagen solar hot water, or simply want reliable electric hot water installation with future solar in mind, working with experienced local specialists matters. Talk with trusted High Range hot water NSW experts for personalised advice on the best heat pump hot water system or solar hot water heating system for your home, and make the most of every available hot water rebate NSW offers to cut bills and future‑proof your place.