Hot Water in Phillip Bay, NSW

Hot Water Systems in Phillip Bay

The 2036 postcode, covering Phillip Bay, Chifley, Eastgardens, Hillsdale, La Perouse, Little Bay, Malabar, Matraville and Port Botany and surrounding areas, is home to around 13,130 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 Phillip Bay and the 2036 area, 462 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 Phillip Bay's climate delivering an average of 4.7 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 Ranking

Postcode 2036

140th

State Wide

608th

Australia Wide

Hot Water Installation Phillip Bay

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 Phillip Bay

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Solar Powered Hot WaterPhillip Bay

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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Phillip Bay

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Phillip Bay, 2036

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Hot Water Demographics - Phillip Bay

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Phillip Bay has around 13,130 private dwellings, home to approximately 30,671 people. With an average household size of 2.6 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Phillip Bay households use approximately 130 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 1.7 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.

Other census insights reinforce Phillip Bay's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Phillip Bay community is home to 2,697 couple families with children and 594 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 3,356 homes owned with a mortgage and 3,266 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.

Phillip Bay is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.5% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Phillip Bay

Across Phillip Bay and the wider 2036 area, more locals are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and switching to energy efficient options. With a median household income around $2,050 a week and mortgages and rents that are far from cheap, households are looking for smarter ways to cut running costs without sacrificing comfort. An average household size of 2.6 people means year‑round hot showers, laundry and dishwashing all add up, 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.

Phillip Bay is well placed for efficient hot water. The nearby Little Bay weather station records an average annual solar exposure of about 16.8 MJ/m² per day, which is roughly 4.7 kWh/m² of sunshine daily. That strong coastal sun helps a solar hot water heating system work at its best and also boosts the performance of a heat pump hot water system, especially when it is timed to run during the middle of the day. For many homes and units across the 12,000‑plus dwellings in 2036, shifting from older gas or resistive electric units to the most efficient hot water system can deliver substantial annual hot water energy savings.

In a suburb with a good mix of separate houses and more than 5,600 flats and apartments, hot water demand is steady but varies by building type. Families and shared households often see hot water energy use taking a big slice of their overall electricity bill, so choosing the best hot water system Australia can offer for their needs really matters. Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are popular locally, with options ranging from Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water through to Rinnai solar hot water systems and premium Sanden heat pump units. Many homeowners compare heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, to see which delivers the best balance of upfront hot water system cost and long‑term savings.

Typical bill savings in Phillip Bay for a well‑designed hot water upgrade can look like this:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save roughly $400–$800 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save around $300–$700 per year. • Gas to roof‑mounted solar hot water installation: save about $300–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation paired with rooftop solar: save roughly $250–$500 per year.

Over time, those savings help offset the heat pump hot water price or cost, solar hot water price or cost, or even a high‑efficiency electric hot water system price / cost. When needed, local specialists can also assist with hot water repair, solar hot water repair and solar hot water tank replacement to keep systems running smoothly.

Since 2001, there have been 462 efficient hot water installations (mainly heat pump and solar hot water systems) recorded in the 2036 postcode. Installations jumped sharply around 2008–2011, peaking in 2009 with 93 systems, then remained steady at lower levels through the 2010s. Recent years show a smaller but ongoing trickle of upgrades, reflecting a growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and replacing ageing gas hot water with an energy efficient hot water system that suits coastal Phillip Bay homes.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Phillip Bay homeowners are increasingly looking at options like a heat pump hot water system, modern electric hot water system or solar hot water system when their old unit fails. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water installation projects, effectively reducing the upfront solar hot water price or cost and heat pump hot water price or cost. On top of that, NSW hot water rebate programs may offer a heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate to further cut the out‑of‑pocket expense, and in some cases there is also an electric hot water system rebate when switching away from gas.

For many Phillip Bay households, these hot water rebate NSW schemes and federal incentives can trim the system cost by a substantial percentage, bringing premium options like the best heat pump hot water system or high‑quality chromagen solar hot water or similar within reach. Once installed, it is common to see hundreds of dollars per year shaved off energy bills, with payback periods shortened even further when the hot water system is paired with rooftop solar and smart controls such as timers or solar diversion. This is where solar hot water vs electric hot water and electric hot water vs gas hot water comparisons really start to favour efficient electric solutions.

If you live in Phillip Bay and your current system 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 moving from gas to an all‑electric home with a heat pump, or considering a new solar hot water heating system, working with experienced hot water installation specialists is essential. Local experts who understand hot water NSW conditions can help you choose the most efficient hot water system for your household, manage any available hot water rebate NSW options, and look after ongoing hot water repair when needed. With strong solar exposure, a clear trend towards sustainability and rising interest in low‑running‑cost homes, efficient hot water systems are a smart way to cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your Phillip Bay property—reach out to trusted local installers for personalised advice and a tailored quote with us.

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