Hot Water Systems in Raglan
The 2795 postcode, covering Raglan, 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, Perthville, 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 Raglan 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 Raglan'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 Raglan
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 Raglan
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Raglan, 2795
Hot Water Demographics - Raglan
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Raglan 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, Raglan 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 Raglan's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Raglan 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.
Raglan is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.9% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Raglan
Across Raglan and the wider 2795 area, more households are switching from old gas and electric hot water to efficient options like a modern electric hot water system, a solar hot water system or a heat pump hot water system. With an average household size of around 2.5 people and more than 16,000 occupied dwellings in the postcode, hot water is a big slice of local energy use – and a smart place to cut costs.
Raglan’s climate is ideal for efficient hot water. The Bathurst Airport weather station shows mean daily solar exposure of about 17.5 MJ/m², which is roughly 4.9 kWh of sunshine per square metre each day over the year. That strong solar resource helps a solar hot water heating system deliver plenty of free heat, and it also boosts the performance of a heat pump hot water system when it runs during the sunniest hours. With many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, and a median household income around $1,593 a week, upgrading from an old gas or electric hot water system to an energy efficient hot water system is a logical next step to lock in long‑term savings.
In Raglan, a typical family of three or four will notice the difference when they move to the most efficient hot water system they can afford. Hot water can be 20–30% of total household energy, so the right hot water installation has a big impact on bills. Local homeowners are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, looking for the best balance of upfront hot water system price and running cost. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump and Rinnai solar hot water are popular choices, along with proven solar hot water tank replacement options from Chromagen solar hot water and others.
Typical annual bill savings in a Raglan‑style climate look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save about $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save about $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $200–$500 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with good rooftop solar: save about $250–$500 per year
These ranges will vary with household size, tariffs and how much solar you have, but they give a good feel for what is possible when you choose the best heat pump hot water system or a quality solar hot water installation.
Efficient hot water is not new to the area. In the 2795 postcode there have already been 707 efficient hot water installations – mainly heat pump and solar hot water systems. Installations ramped up sharply in 2008–2010, with more than 300 systems put in during those three years alone, and there has been a steady trickle of upgrades every year since. That long‑term trend shows strong local interest in electrification, lower running costs and getting away from volatile gas prices, especially as more homes add rooftop solar and look for the best hot water system Australia has to offer.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
There is growing interest in Raglan in replacing ageing gas storage units and old resistive electric hot water 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 system. Federal incentives, mainly Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs), apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems and effectively act as an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, reducing the sticker solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price before you pay. Newer all‑electric units can also attract an electric hot water system rebate under some state schemes, making electric hot water installation much more affordable.
For Raglan homeowners, these hot water rebate NSW programs can cut the system cost by a substantial percentage, often bringing premium options like Rheem solar hot water or a Sanden heat pump into reach. Combine that with hundreds of dollars per year in bill savings and the payback period can be surprisingly short, especially if you run your system on a solar‑friendly tariff or use timers and solar diversion to maximise daytime operation. When you factor in lower maintenance and fewer emergency hot water repair call‑outs compared with very old systems, the numbers look even better.
If you are in Raglan and your current unit is more than 10 years old, running out of hot water, or costing a fortune to run, now is a good time to check if your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, looking at solar hot water vs electric hot water, or simply wanting reliable hot water NSW‑wide without gas, talking to experienced local hot water installers is the safest move. With growing interest in sustainability and strong local solar potential, an efficient hot water system can help you cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to trusted local experts for personalised advice on hot water repair, solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement and new heat pump hot water installation, and find the right solution for your place in Raglan.