Hot Water in Krawarree, NSW

Hot Water Systems in Krawarree

The 2622 postcode, covering Krawarree, Jerrabattculla, Kain, Oranmeir, Araluen, Araluen North, Back Creek, Ballalaba, Bendoura, Berlang, Bombay, Boro, Braidwood, Budawang, Bulee, Charleys Forest, Coolumburra, Corang, Durran Durra, Endrick, Farringdon, Gundillion, Harolds Cross, Hereford Hall, Jembaicumbene, Jerrabattgulla, Jinden, Jingera, Kindervale, Larbert, Majors Creek, Manar, Marlowe, Merricumbene, Monga, Mongarlowe, Mulloon, Murrengenburg, Neringla, Nerriga, Northangera, Oallen, Palerang, Quiera, Reidsdale, Sassafras, Snowball, St George, Tianjara, Tolwong, Tomboye, Touga, Warri, Wog Wog and Wyanbene and surrounding areas, is home to around 2,265 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 Krawarree and the 2622 area, 123 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 Krawarree'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.

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Postcode 2622

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State Wide

1306th

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Hot Water Installation Krawarree

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 Krawarree

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Krawarree, 2622

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Hot Water Demographics - Krawarree

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Krawarree has around 2,265 private dwellings, home to approximately 3,691 people. With an average household size of 2.2 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Krawarree households use approximately 110 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.2 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.

Other census insights reinforce Krawarree's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Krawarree community is home to 260 couple families with children and 71 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 511 homes owned with a mortgage and 808 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.

Krawarree is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 5.4% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Krawarree

In Krawarree, 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 many homes owned outright or with a mortgage across the 2622 area, and an average household size of around 2.2 people, a reliable, energy efficient hot water system is a simple way to cut running costs without changing your lifestyle.

The climate around Krawarree is well suited to efficient hot water. Nearby Jerrabattgulla records an average annual solar exposure of about 16 MJ/m² a day, or roughly 4.4 kWh/m², which gives a solid base for both a solar hot water heating system and high-performance heat pump hot water. For households with a median weekly income of about $1,428, shifting hot water – often one of the biggest energy users – to a more efficient technology can deliver meaningful savings each year. Upgrading from an older gas or resistive electric unit to a modern system is a logical next step in reducing bills and emissions, especially as more families in Krawarree look to electrify and future‑proof their homes.

Across postcode 2622 there are 1,642 occupied private dwellings, mostly separate houses, and hot water demand is steady thanks to a good mix of families and older residents. Hot water can easily account for a quarter of household energy use, so choosing the most efficient hot water system for your needs really matters. Many homes are now comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, to work out what suits their roof space, budget and hot water usage.

Typical annual bill savings from a smart hot water upgrade in Krawarree can look like:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $350–$700 a year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $250–$600 a year • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $250–$550 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with solar: save around $200–$450 a year

Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices locally. You will see options such as Rheem solar hot water, Rheem heat pump hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and premium Japanese-made Sanden heat pump units, alongside other systems marketed as the best hot water system Australia has to offer. A quality heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation, paired with a good controller or timer, can deliver one of the most efficient hot water solutions on the market.

In Krawarree itself, there have already been 123 efficient hot water installations recorded, combining both heat pump and solar hot water systems. Installations grew strongly around 2009–2011, with 14 systems in 2009 and 21 in 2011, then steadied with a handful of systems most years since. Recent years still show activity, including new systems in 2022 and 2024, reflecting ongoing local interest in efficient hot water, electrification and lower running costs. Each new system adds to the community’s overall hot water energy savings and reduces reliance on bottled or reticulated gas.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Right across Krawarree there is growing interest in replacing older gas or electric hot water with a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or high‑efficiency electric unit. Homeowners can usually access Australian Government incentives in the form of Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which reduce the up‑front solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of this, 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 replacing low‑efficiency units. These hot water rebate nsw schemes can effectively cut the installed hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage, bringing the payback period down to just a few years.

When you combine rebates with solar, timers or smart solar‑diversion, a heat pump hot water system or efficient electric hot water installation can often save hundreds of dollars per year. Many households find that a well‑sized solar hot water tank replacement or new Sanden heat pump, for example, becomes the most efficient hot water system they have ever owned. Using off‑peak tariffs or soaking up excess rooftop solar makes an energy efficient hot water system even cheaper to run.

If you live in Krawarree and your current unit is older, noisy, leaking or on its last legs, now is a good time to see whether a heat pump, solar hot water heating system or modern electric hot water installation could suit your place. Working with experienced hot water installers like us – including heat pump and solar hot water repair and installation specialists – helps you choose the best heat pump hot water system or solar option for your budget, roof and family size. With strong local solar resources, a high rate of home ownership and growing interest in sustainability, efficient hot water can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to trusted local experts for personalised advice on hot water repair, solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement and new installations in Krawarree today.

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