Hot Water Systems in Invergordon
The 2422 postcode, covering Invergordon, Callaghans Creeks, Corroboree Flat, Doon Ayre, Maudville, Mograni Creek, Mount Peerless, Pitlochry, Wapra, Wirradgurie, Back Creek, Bakers Creek, Barrington, Barrington Tops, Baxters Ridge, Belbora, Berrico, Bindera, Bowman, Bowman Farm, Bretti, Bulliac, Bundook, Callaghans Creek, Cobark, Coneac, Copeland, Craven, Craven Plateau, Curricabark, Dewitt, Faulkland, Forbesdale, Gangat, Giro, Glen Ward, Gloucester, Gloucester Tops, Kia Ora, Mares Run, Mernot, Mograni, Moppy, Rawdon Vale, Rookhurst, Stratford, Terreel, Tibbuc, Titaatee Creek, Tugrabakh, Upper Bowman, Wallanbah, Wards River, Waukivory and Woko and surrounding areas, is home to around 2,762 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 Invergordon and the 2422 area, 341 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 Invergordon's climate delivering an average of 4.5 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.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 2422
170th
State Wide
749th
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Invergordon
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 Invergordon
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Invergordon, 2422
Hot Water Demographics - Invergordon
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Invergordon has around 2,762 private dwellings, home to approximately 5,204 people. With an average household size of 2.2 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Invergordon 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 Invergordon's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Invergordon community is home to 285 couple families with children and 119 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 492 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,251 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.
Invergordon is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 12.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Invergordon
Across Invergordon, more locals 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 energy prices biting and many residents on fixed or modest incomes, upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system is a simple way to cut bills without sacrificing comfort.
Invergordon and the 2422 area are well suited to hot water upgrades. Around 2,342 occupied private dwellings, mostly separate houses, and an average household size of 2.2 people mean steady hot water demand, especially for families and retirees. Median household income sits just over $1,050 a week, so reducing running costs matters. The local climate helps too: the Cobark weather station records about 16.2 MJ/m² of solar exposure annually – roughly 4.5 kWh/m² per day – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system or high‑efficiency heat pump hot water installation. Over a year, households in Invergordon can save significant hot water energy compared with older systems, especially when moving to the most efficient hot water system options.
In the 2422 postcode there are thousands of detached homes, many with older electric or gas units that are nearing the end of their life. That creates a strong opportunity to replace them with a heat pump hot water system or solar hot water system sized for typical two‑ to four‑bedroom homes. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water and Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Sanden heat pump and Chromagen solar hot water are all popular choices when homeowners are comparing the best hot water system Australia has to offer. Locals often weigh up heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, looking for the best balance of hot water system price, running cost and reliability.
Typical annual bill savings in Invergordon look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save about $350–$700 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save about $250–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $200–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with good rooftop solar: save about $250–$500 per year.
Since 2001, there have been 341 efficient hot water installations recorded locally, mainly heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Installations peaked around 2008–2010, when there were more than 160 systems installed across those three years, and while the numbers per year have eased since, there is still steady interest with new systems going in every year through to 2025. This long‑term trend shows growing confidence in electrification, lower running costs and using Invergordon’s strong sun to power hot water NSW homes.
When comparing hot water system cost, many households also look at solar hot water price and heat pump hot water price, as well as options like solar hot water tank replacement, solar hot water repair and general hot water repair. For some, a straightforward electric hot water installation is still attractive, especially if they already have rooftop solar and can use timers or smart controls to heat water during the day. Others want the best heat pump hot water system they can afford, aiming for the lowest running costs and the most efficient hot water system possible.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
For Invergordon homeowners, hot water nsw incentives are another key part of the picture. There is strong interest in replacing old gas or electric units with a heat pump hot water system, a newer electric hot water system or a solar hot water system that works alongside rooftop PV. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help cut the upfront solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price, while state‑based schemes can add a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some programs. Together, these hot water rebate nsw offers can reduce system cost by a substantial percentage, often turning a five‑ to eight‑year payback into something closer to three to five years, especially if you also use solar‑diversion or off‑peak tariffs.
If you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, or heat pump vs solar hot water for your place in Invergordon, it is a smart time to look at your options. An efficient hot water upgrade can trim hundreds of dollars a year off your bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home as energy prices and policies keep shifting.
If your current unit is ageing, noisy or costing too much to run, it is worth checking whether your Invergordon home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Talk with experienced hot water installers like us who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation, solar hot water repair and electric hot water installation. With Invergordon’s strong solar exposure and growing interest in sustainability, an efficient hot water system can lower your bills, reduce your carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable for years to come—connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us.