Hot Water in Randwick, NSW

Hot Water Systems in Randwick

The 2031 postcode, covering Randwick, Randwick Dc, Clovelly, Clovelly West and St Pauls and surrounding areas, is home to around 15,296 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 Randwick and the 2031 area, 215 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 Randwick's climate delivering an average of 4.6 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 2031

244th

State Wide

986th

Australia Wide

Hot Water Installation Randwick

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 Randwick

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Solar Powered Hot WaterRandwick

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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Randwick

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Randwick, 2031

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Hot Water Demographics - Randwick

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Randwick has around 15,296 private dwellings, home to approximately 30,779 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Randwick 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 Randwick's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Randwick community is home to 2,712 couple families with children and 453 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 3,297 homes owned with a mortgage and 3,336 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.

Randwick is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 1.4% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Randwick

Across Randwick, more households are swapping old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that actually keeps bills in check. With a median household size of about 2.3 people and plenty of families and professionals in units and terraces, hot water is a big slice of the power bill. Upgrading to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is an easy way to cut running costs without changing your lifestyle. Local solar exposure averages about 16.7 MJ/m² a day – roughly 4.6 kWh/m² – which is ideal for both heat pump and solar hot water performance. In a suburb where median mortgage repayments sit over $3,100 a month and more than 6,600 dwellings are rented, reducing ongoing energy costs is a smart move whether you own outright, have a mortgage or are improving an investment property. Many Randwick homes are still on older gas or resistive electric hot water, so the potential Annual Hot Water Energy Savings from upgrading is significant.

With more than 13,600 occupied dwellings in 2031 and a mix of separate houses, townhouses and a large number of flats and apartments, the right hot water system size and type matters. Smaller households might opt for a compact heat pump hot water installation on a balcony or side passage, while larger families in freestanding homes can take advantage of a roof-mounted solar hot water heating system with a larger solar hot water tank replacement. Brands like Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water are common on local roofs, while sanden heat pump and other premium systems are popular for those chasing the most efficient hot water system. For strata and space-limited sites, an electric hot water installation using a timer or solar diverter can still deliver strong savings. Typical annual bill reductions in Randwick look like this:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water: save roughly $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with rooftop solar: save roughly $250–$500 per year

In Randwick, there have already been 215 efficient hot water installations recorded, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation jobs. Install numbers peaked around 2004–2005 and again in 2009, when 31, 28 and 33 systems went in, and there has been a steady trickle of installs every year since. While recent years show fewer recorded systems, the trend towards efficient electric hot water vs gas hot water and all‑electric homes is clearly growing as power prices rise and more residents add rooftop solar. This local experience also means there are now installers familiar with tight-access terraces, apartment upgrades and heritage streetscapes.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Right now, interest in hot water NSW upgrades is climbing as people look to replace old gas or electric units with a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or a more efficient electric hot water system. Randwick homeowners can usually tap into a mix of Federal incentives, such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs), and state‑based schemes that effectively act as a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate. These hot water rebate NSW programs can cut the upfront hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage, especially for high‑efficiency models like rheem heat pump hot water or a premium sanden heat pump. When you combine rebates with smart tariffs, timers or solar diversion, the payback period on an efficient hot water upgrade can drop to just a few years, with typical savings of hundreds of dollars a year. For many households, a quality energy efficient hot water system quickly becomes the best hot water system Australia has to offer for ongoing comfort and low running costs, whether you choose heat pump vs solar hot water or compare solar hot water vs electric hot water.

If your current unit is more than 10 years old, running out of hot water or needing frequent hot water repair, it is a good time to compare heat pump hot water price / cost and solar hot water price / cost against simply replacing like‑for‑like. A tailored quote will factor in your roof space, strata rules, available rebates and whether solar hot water repair or full solar hot water tank replacement makes more sense. Local installers in Randwick work with leading brands such as Rheem, Rinnai and Sanden, along with other options that can claim the title of best heat pump hot water system for your situation.

Thinking about a hot water installation or planning to move away from gas? In Randwick, where interest in sustainability and energy efficiency is rising, upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system is one of the simplest ways to cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Talk with our trusted local hot water specialists about heat pump, solar and efficient electric options, and get personalised advice on the right hot water system price, rebates and design for your property before your old unit calls it quits.

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