Hot Water Systems in Oconnell
The 2795 postcode, covering Oconnell, Bathurst West, O’connell, Abercrombie, Abercrombie River, Arkell, Arkstone, Bald Ridge, Ballyroe, Bathampton, Bathurst, Billywillinga, Box Ridge, Brewongle, Bruinbun, Burraga, Caloola, Charles Sturt University, Charlton, Clear Creek, Colo, Copperhannia, Cow Flat, Crudine, Curragh, Dark Corner, Dog Rocks, Dunkeld, Duramana, Eglinton, Essington, Evans Plains, Fitzgeralds Valley, Forest Grove, Fosters Valley, Freemantle, Garthowen, Gemalla, Georges Plains, Gilmandyke, Glanmire, Gormans Hill, Gowan, Hobbys Yards, Isabella, Jeremy, Judds Creek, Kelso, Killongbutta, Kirkconnell, Laffing Waters, Limekilns, Llanarth, Locksley, Meadow Flat, Milkers Flat, Millah Murrah, Mitchell, Moorilda, Mount David, Mount Panorama, Mount Rankin, Napoleon Reef, Newbridge, O'connell, Orton Park, Paling Yards, Palmers Oaky, Peel, Perthville, Raglan, Robin Hill, Rock Forest, Rockley, Rockley Mount, Sofala, South Bathurst, Stewarts Mount, Sunny Corner, Tambaroora, Tannas Mount, The Lagoon, The Rocks, Triangle Flat, Trunkey, Trunkey Creek, Turondale, Twenty Forests, Upper Turon, Walang, Wambool, Wattle Flat, Watton, West Bathurst, White Rock, Wiagdon, Wimbledon, Winburndale, Windradyne, Wisemans Creek, Yarras and Yetholme and surrounding areas, is home to around 18,040 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 Oconnell and the 2795 area, 707 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 Oconnell's climate delivering an average of 4.8 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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Hot Water Installation Oconnell
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Oconnell, 2795
Hot Water Demographics - Oconnell
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Oconnell has around 18,040 private dwellings, home to approximately 40,529 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Oconnell households use approximately 125 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 2.3 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Oconnell's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Oconnell community is home to 3,259 couple families with children and 1,183 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 5,431 homes owned with a mortgage and 5,631 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.
Oconnell is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.9% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Oconnell
Across Oconnell and the wider 2795 area, more households are swapping old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills down and comfort high. With an average household size of around 2.5 people and more than 16,000 dwellings in the postcode, hot water demand is steady all year round. Rising energy costs and a median household income of about $1,593 a week mean many locals are looking closely at long‑term savings from a modern hot water system.
Oconnell’s cool winters and sunny days are ideal for a heat pump hot water system or a solar hot water system. The local weather station records mean daily solar exposure of about 17.4 MJ/m², or roughly 4.8 kWh/m² per day over the year, which is strong support for a solar hot water heating system and for efficient heat pumps that work best with good daytime temperatures. Upgrading from an older electric hot water system or gas unit can trim a big chunk off your hot water energy use, which is often one of the largest loads in the home.
In a mostly separate‑house area like 2795, with more than 14,000 standalone homes, there is plenty of roof and yard space for solar hot water installation or an outdoor heat pump hot water installation. Many families are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water to find the most efficient hot water system for their situation, or considering solar hot water vs electric hot water when they already have rooftop solar. Brands such as Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and Chromagen solar hot water are common choices for a solar hot water system, while Sanden heat pump units are popular when people want the best heat pump hot water system with very low running costs.
Typical annual bill savings in Oconnell for a well‑matched upgrade can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $250–$550 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with good solar: $200–$450 per year
These savings depend on the hot water system price, household size and how much hot water you use, but they show why locals are paying close attention to hot water system cost and efficiency when replacing a unit.
In the 2795 postcode there have already been 707 efficient hot water installations recorded, combining heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Install numbers climbed sharply between 2008 and 2011, peaking at 125 systems in 2009 and 113 in 2010, when early rebates and interest in electrification were strong. While annual numbers have dropped back in recent years, the steady trickle of new systems from 2018 to 2024 shows ongoing demand for lower running costs and cleaner, all‑electric homes in Oconnell.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Homeowners in Oconnell are increasingly replacing tired gas or electric units with efficient options such as a heat pump hot water system, a new electric hot water system paired with solar, or a roof‑mounted solar hot water heating system. Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible systems, effectively acting as an upfront discount on the solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price. On top of that, NSW programmes and retailer offers can provide a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some circumstances, helping to cut the hot water system price significantly.
For many Oconnell homes, these hot water rebate nsw incentives can reduce system cost by 20–40%, and typical bill savings of a few hundred dollars a year mean payback periods can be quite short, especially when you run your electric hot water system on a timer to soak up excess rooftop solar. Choosing an energy efficient hot water system and using smart controls can further lower costs and make electric hot water vs gas hot water an easy decision.
Whether you need hot water repair on an ageing tank, a solar hot water tank replacement, or a complete hot water installation, it pays to compare options carefully. Many locals find that a quality Rheem heat pump hot water unit, Sanden heat pump, or a reliable solar brand like Rinnai or Chromagen offers a strong balance of performance and value when you factor in rebates, running costs and long warranties.
If you are in Oconnell and wondering if your place is ready for a hot water upgrade, now is a good time to look at your options. With strong solar, growing interest in sustainability and a clear shift away from gas, efficient hot water systems can cut your bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Talk with our experienced hot water installers and local heat pump and solar hot water specialists for personalised advice, from electric hot water installation through to solar hot water repair and full system design, and find the best hot water system Australia has to offer for your Oconnell property.