Hot Water Systems in Old Bar
The 2430 postcode, covering Old Bar, Happy Valley, Kolodong, Taree Dc, Taree West, Black Head, Bohnock, Bootawa, Brimbin, Cabbage Tree Island, Chatham, Croki, Cundletown, Diamond Beach, Dumaresq Island, Failford, Ghinni Ghinni, Glenthorne, Hallidays Point, Hillville, Jones Island, Kiwarrak, Koorainghat, Kundle Kundle, Lansdowne, Lansdowne Forest, Manning Point, Melinga, Mitchells Island, Mondrook, Oxley Island, Pampoolah, Possum Brush, Purfleet, Rainbow Flat, Red Head, Saltwater, Tallwoods Village, Taree, Taree South, Tinonee, Upper Lansdowne and Wallabi Point and surrounding areas, is home to around 15,936 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 Old Bar and the 2430 area, 3,574 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 Old Bar'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 Old Bar
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 Old Bar
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Old Bar, 2430
Hot Water Demographics - Old Bar
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Old Bar has around 15,936 private dwellings, home to approximately 33,732 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Old Bar households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 1.8 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Old Bar's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Old Bar community is home to 2,042 couple families with children and 1,066 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 3,687 homes owned with a mortgage and 6,277 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.
Old Bar is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 22.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Old Bar
Around Old Bar, more locals are swapping tired gas and old electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that actually keeps bills down. With a median household size of about 2.3 people and plenty of separate houses across the 2430 postcode, a reliable hot water system is essential for families, retirees and beach‑loving households. Power prices keep climbing, so moving to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step.
Old Bar enjoys strong sunshine year‑round, with average solar exposure of about 17.3 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.8 kWh/m² of solar energy daily. That makes a solar hot water heating system or heat pump hot water installation a great fit, especially if you already have rooftop solar. For many households, hot water can be 20–30% of total energy use, so upgrading from older gas or resistive electric hot water to the most efficient hot water system can deliver some of the biggest savings on the bill. With many homes owned outright or with a mortgage in 2430, investing in a long‑term hot water installation that cuts running costs makes real sense.
Across the 2430 area, 3,574 efficient hot water systems have already been installed, combining heat pump and solar hot water installation. Install numbers peaked around 2009–2011, when incentives kicked off a wave of change, and there has been steady interest ever since. Those solar and heat pump hot water upgrades show how Old Bar households are leaning into electrification, lower running costs and quieter, cleaner systems instead of noisy, rusty old gas units.
For a typical Old Bar home, hot water demand is moderate but constant, with plenty of three‑ and four‑bedroom homes in the mix. That suits popular brands like Rheem heat pump hot water units, Sanden heat pump systems and roof‑mounted options such as Chromagen solar hot water or Rinnai solar hot water. Many locals look for the best hot water system Australia can offer in real‑world conditions – not just lab tests – and these brands have proven reliable in coastal NSW.
When you compare heat pump vs solar hot water, both can dramatically cut running costs compared with gas or an older electric unit. A quality heat pump hot water price or cost is often similar to a good solar hot water price or cost once rebates are applied, and both can be paired with existing solar. If you prefer simplicity, a modern electric hot water installation, controlled by timers to run on solar, can also be an energy efficient hot water system and a smart step away from gas. Many Old Bar households only think about hot water repair when the tank fails, but planning a hot water upgrade before that point lets you choose the right size and technology rather than rushing into a like‑for‑like replacement.
Typical annual bill savings in Old Bar look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water: $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $250–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with solar: $200–$450 per year
There are also solid incentives available. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems NSW‑wide, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, various state programs can offer a heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate, and in some cases an electric hot water system rebate when replacing gas. For many Old Bar homeowners, these hot water rebate NSW offers can shave a substantial percentage off the hot water system price or cost and shorten the payback period to just a few years. Add smart controls, like running your electric or heat pump unit during solar hours or using solar diversion, and you can squeeze even more value from your system.
If your current unit is leaking, more than 10–12 years old, or you are facing a solar hot water tank replacement or ongoing solar hot water repair bills, it is worth comparing solar hot water vs electric hot water and electric hot water vs gas hot water with a local specialist. The best heat pump hot water system or solar hot water system for your home will depend on roof space, family size, budget and whether you already have solar.
Thinking about hot water NSW options for your Old Bar home? Now is a good time to check whether a heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and upgrade, or a cleaner electric hot water installation could cut your bills and future‑proof your place. With growing interest in sustainability across 2430 and strong local sunshine, efficient hot water systems can reduce running costs, cut emissions and make everyday living more comfortable. Talk with our experienced hot water installers and heat pump and solar hot water specialists in Old Bar for personalised advice, clear pricing and a smart plan for your next hot water upgrade.