Hot Water Systems in Number One
The 2424 postcode, covering Number One, Charity Creek, Rocks Crossing, Woodside, Caffreys Flat, Cells River, Cooplacurripa, Cundle Flat, Knorrit Flat, Knorrit Forest, Mount George and Tiri and surrounding areas, is home to around 211 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 Number One and the 2424 area, 29 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 Number One'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.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 2424
515th
State Wide
1962nd
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Number One
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 Number One
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Number One, 2424
Hot Water Demographics - Number One
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Number One has around 211 private dwellings, home to approximately 439 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Number One households use approximately 125 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.0 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Number One's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Number One community is home to 28 couple families with children and 7 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 47 homes owned with a mortgage and 90 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.
Number One is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 13.7% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Number One
In Number One, more locals are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills down and showers hot all year round. With around 171 occupied dwellings, an average household size of 2.5 people and many families and retirees, reliable hot water really matters. Power prices keep climbing, so upgrading to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is becoming the logical next step for homes looking to cut running costs.
Number One enjoys strong solar exposure, with average daily sunshine around 16.5 MJ/m² – roughly 4.6 kWh per square metre per day. That level of sun is ideal for a solar hot water heating system or a high quality heat pump hot water installation that draws free energy from the air. With a median household income of about $1,105 a week and many homes owned outright, investing in efficient hot water can be a smart way to protect your budget and future‑proof your property. Annual hot water energy savings can easily reach hundreds of dollars a year when you move away from older gas or resistive electric units.
Across the 2424 postcode, most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms, so hot water demand per property is fairly high. That makes the choice of hot water system important. A well‑sized heat pump hot water system or solar hot water installation can handle family showers, laundry and dishes without the bill shock that comes with older gear. Many locals are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, and even solar hot water vs electric hot water, to find the balance between upfront hot water system price and long‑term savings.
Typical annual bill savings for Number One households look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $350–$700 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water: save around $250–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$650 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation powered by rooftop solar: save roughly $250–$500 per year.
Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and premium Sanden heat pump units are all popular options when people are chasing the most efficient hot water system. Many households are also looking at Chromagen solar hot water alternatives in nearby areas, comparing heat pump hot water price and solar hot water price to find the best hot water system Australia can offer for their budget. When an older tank starts leaking, a solar hot water tank replacement or a full hot water upgrade is often more cost‑effective than another short‑term hot water repair.
In Number One, there have already been 29 efficient hot water systems installed, including both heat pumps and solar hot water. Installations peaked around 2009, with a solid cluster of systems added between 2006 and 2010 and steady upgrades continuing in later years. That trend shows growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and cleaner hot water NSW‑wide, as locals replace gas hot water with electric and move towards an all‑electric home.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right now, hot water NSW incentives are helping more households in Number One replace old gas or electric units with a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the upfront hot water system cost for eligible solar hot water and heat pumps, while NSW heat pump hot water rebate programs and electric hot water system rebate offers can further cut the bill. For many homes, these discounts can effectively reduce system cost by 30–50%, bringing the best heat pump hot water system or a quality solar hot water heating system within reach. Combine rebates with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar‑diversion controls, and the payback period for a hot water upgrade can shrink to just a few years, with typical savings of hundreds of dollars a year. That is why hot water rebate NSW options are a key part of the decision when comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water.
If you live in Number One and your current unit is older, noisy or struggling to keep up, now is a good time to check whether your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are considering heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and replacement, or a more efficient electric hot water installation, working with experienced local hot water installers like us makes all the difference. With strong solar, a community already investing in efficient systems and growing interest in sustainability, upgrading your hot water can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to trusted local experts for personalised advice on the right hot water system price, rebates and options for your place in Number One.