Hot Water Systems in Perthville
The 2795 postcode, covering Perthville, Bathurst West, O’connell, Oconnell, 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, 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 Perthville 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 Perthville's climate delivering an average of 4.9 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 Perthville
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 Perthville
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Perthville, 2795
Hot Water Demographics - Perthville
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Perthville 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, Perthville 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 Perthville's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Perthville 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.
Perthville is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.9% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Perthville
Across Perthville and the wider 2795 area, more households are swapping old gas and electric units for modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With an average household size of around 2.5 people and more than 11,000 families in the postcode, reliable hot water is a daily essential – but rising energy costs are pushing many locals to look at a heat pump hot water system, a solar hot water system or a modern electric hot water system that works with rooftop solar.
Perthville is well suited to efficient hot water technology. Nearby The Lagoon weather station records about 17.5 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day on average – roughly 4.9 kWh/m² – which is strong support for any solar hot water heating system and helps a heat pump hot water system run more efficiently, even in cooler months. With median household income sitting around $1,593 a week and many homes either owned outright or with a mortgage, upgrading from older gas or off‑peak electric units to the most efficient hot water system available is a logical way to cut running costs and free up the budget. Over the life of a system, Annual Hot Water Energy Savings can add up to thousands of dollars for Perthville homeowners.
In the 2795 postcode there are over 16,000 occupied dwellings, most of them separate houses with decent roof space – ideal for pairing a solar hot water system or heat pump with existing solar. Hot water can account for up to a quarter of household energy use, so choosing an energy efficient hot water system has a big impact. Many locals are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, to work out the best fit for their roof, budget and hot water demand.
Typical bill savings in Perthville for a well‑designed hot water installation can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save roughly $350–$700 a year • Gas to heat pump: save around $250–$600 a year • Gas to solar hot water installation: save about $300–$650 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: save roughly $250–$500 a year
Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common locally, from Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water units through to Rinnai solar hot water and premium Sanden heat pump systems. Many homeowners simply want the best hot water system Australia can offer for their situation, while others focus on the best heat pump hot water system for cold winter mornings and low running costs. Whatever you choose, it is worth comparing hot water system price, ongoing costs and warranty, not just the sticker.
Recent data shows 707 efficient hot water systems – mainly heat pump and solar hot water – have already been installed across the 2795 postcode. Installations climbed sharply between 2008 and 2011, peaking in 2009 and 2010, and while annual numbers have eased back since, there is steady interest through to 2024–2025. This long‑term trend shows growing local confidence in electrification, lower running costs and moving away from gas hot water.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Perthville homeowners are increasingly looking to replace ageing gas or electric units with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, a new electric hot water system that works with solar, or a roof‑mounted solar hot water system. Federal incentives such as 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, state‑based heat pump hot water rebate and solar hot water rebate programs can further reduce the heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price, sometimes cutting the overall hot water system cost by a substantial percentage. There are also electric hot water system rebate offers in some programs when switching away from gas. With the right mix of rebates, many Perthville households see payback periods drop to just a few years, especially when using timers or solar diversion to run their energy efficient hot water system during sunny hours. Every dollar saved on hot water NSW tariffs is money back in your pocket.
Whether you need hot water repair on a tired tank, a full solar hot water tank replacement, or brand‑new electric hot water installation, it pays to work with experienced local specialists. If you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, or comparing heat pump vs solar hot water for your Perthville home, now is a smart time to act. With strong solar, solid rebate support and a clear community shift towards sustainability, efficient hot water systems can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your place. Connect with trusted hot water NSW experts for personalised hot water installation and solar hot water repair advice, and check if your Perthville home is ready for a cost‑saving hot water upgrade today.