Hot Water Systems in Mares Run
The 2422 postcode, covering Mares Run, 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, Invergordon, Kia Ora, 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 Mares Run 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 Mares Run's climate delivering an average of 4.6 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 2422
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Hot Water Installation Mares Run
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 Mares Run
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Mares Run, 2422
Hot Water Demographics - Mares Run
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Mares Run 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, Mares Run 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 Mares Run's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Mares Run 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.
Mares Run is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 12.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Mares Run
Across Mares Run and the wider 2422 area, more locals are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and switching to energy efficient options. With many residents on modest median household incomes of around $1,053 a week and a lot of homes owned outright, every dollar counts. Smaller households here average just 2.2 people, so a well‑sized hot water system can comfortably cover daily needs without wasting energy or money.
Mares Run is well suited to modern hot water technology. The nearby Corroboree Flat weather station records an average annual solar exposure of about 16.7 MJ/m² per day, which is roughly 4.6 kWh/m² of sun daily. That strong sunlight helps a solar hot water system or heat pump hot water system perform efficiently, especially when paired with rooftop solar. Upgrading from an older gas or electric hot water system to a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water heating system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step if you are chasing lower bills and better comfort.
Around 2,342 occupied private dwellings in the postcode, most of them separate houses with three or four bedrooms, means steady hot water demand from families and retirees alike. Many are still running older gas or resistive electric units. In a typical home, hot water can be one of the biggest energy users, so choosing the most efficient hot water system makes a real difference over the long term.
In Mares Run and 2422, we are seeing more homes compare heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water to find the right fit. Popular brands in the area include Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water units, along with Rinnai solar hot water, Sanden heat pump models and Chromagen solar hot water systems. Locals often ask about hot water system price, heat pump hot water price and solar hot water price, and how rebates can bring those costs down.
Typical annual bill savings for a well‑matched upgrade can look like this:
• Old electric hot water to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $400–$800 per year. • Gas hot water to heat pump hot water: save around $300–$700 per year. • Gas hot water to solar hot water system: save about $250–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save roughly $300–$700 per year.
Recent data shows 341 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar hot water installation combined) across the 2422 postcode. Installations surged around 2008–2011, with a peak of 88 systems in 2009 and 48 in 2010 as rebates kicked in, then settled to a steady trickle of upgrades each year through to 2025. This pattern reflects growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and more reliable hot water NSW wide, especially as energy prices rise.
When you are comparing the best hot water system Australia has to offer, it is worth weighing up a few options. A quality heat pump hot water installation can be the most efficient hot water system for many Mares Run homes, especially when paired with solar. A solar hot water installation with a roof‑mounted solar hot water tank replacement can work brilliantly on sunny sites. A well‑chosen electric hot water installation can also make sense, particularly for homes with plenty of rooftop solar and a good electric hot water system rebate.
There are strong incentives available to help reduce hot water system cost. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, lowering upfront prices for eligible systems. New South Wales programmes can also offer a hot water rebate nsw for efficient upgrades, including some electric hot water system rebate options when moving away from gas. Combined, these discounts can cut the effective system cost by a substantial percentage and shorten the payback period to just a few years. Add smart controls, timers or solar diversion and you can push even more of your hot water use into your own solar generation.
If your current unit is leaking, unreliable or just old, now is a good time to look at a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing electric hot water vs gas hot water, considering a Sanden heat pump or comparing brands like Rheem, Rinnai and Chromagen, it pays to get tailored advice. Talk with experienced hot water installers who understand Mares Run, hot water repair, solar hot water repair and local tariffs. With strong solar, a community that values long‑term savings and a clear shift towards energy efficient hot water system choices, upgrading your hot water NSW home can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your place. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised guidance on the best heat pump hot water system or solar hot water heating system for your property and budget.