Hot Water Systems in Ten Mile Hollow
The 2250 postcode, covering Ten Mile Hollow, Donovans Forest, Gosford West, Bucketty, Calga, Central Mangrove, East Gosford, Erina, Erina Fair, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Holgate, Kariong, Kulnura, Lisarow, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Matcham, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount Elliot, Mount White, Narara, Niagara Park, North Gosford, Peats Ridge, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Springfield, Tascott, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford and Wyoming and surrounding areas, is home to around 29,012 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 Ten Mile Hollow and the 2250 area, 1,903 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 Ten Mile Hollow's climate delivering an average of 4.5 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 Ten Mile Hollow
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Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Ten Mile Hollow
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Ten Mile Hollow, 2250
Hot Water Demographics - Ten Mile Hollow
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Ten Mile Hollow has around 29,012 private dwellings, home to approximately 66,901 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Ten Mile Hollow households use approximately 125 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 3.6 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Ten Mile Hollow's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Ten Mile Hollow community is home to 5,414 couple families with children and 1,601 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 9,573 homes owned with a mortgage and 8,066 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.
Ten Mile Hollow is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 6.6% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Ten Mile Hollow
Across Ten Mile Hollow and the wider 2250 area, more households are swapping old gas and tired electric units for modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With an average household size of around 2.5 people and more than 27,000 dwellings in the postcode, reliable hot water is a daily essential – but so is keeping running costs under control. Many homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, so upgrading to a smarter hot water system is a logical next step in improving comfort and cutting bills.
The local climate helps. The nearby St Albans weather station records average solar exposure of about 16.1 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.5 kWh/m² of sunshine – which is excellent for a solar hot water heating system or a heat pump hot water system that sips electricity while drawing heat from the air. For families on a median total household income of about $1,630 a week, shifting from older gas or resistive electric hot water to an energy efficient hot water system can mean serious annual savings.
In and around Ten Mile Hollow, most separate houses and larger family homes have decent roof space and hot water demand that suits a quality solar hot water system or a well‑sized heat pump. Hot water can easily account for a quarter of household energy use, so choosing the most efficient hot water system you can afford often delivers some of the best payback of any upgrade. Many locals pair a new hot water installation with rooftop solar to maximise daytime self‑consumption and trim bills even further.
Typical annual bill savings for Ten Mile Hollow households can look like this:
• Old electric hot water system to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $450–$900 per year. • Gas hot water to heat pump: save about $350–$750 per year. • Gas hot water to solar hot water system: save around $300–$700 per year. • Old electric hot water to modern electric hot water system with solar: save roughly $300–$650 per year.
Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are popular locally, offering options from rheem solar hot water and rheem heat pump hot water through to rinnai solar hot water and premium sanden heat pump units. Many homeowners ask about the best hot water system Australia can offer for their situation, or specifically the best heat pump hot water system for a 3–4 bedroom home. Local installers can compare heat pump vs solar hot water for your roof, budget and usage, and advise whether a chromagen solar hot water or similar system might suit. They can also help with hot water repair, solar hot water repair and solar hot water tank replacement when existing units start to struggle.
Recent installs in Ten Mile Hollow and the surrounding 2250 postcode show strong and sustained interest in efficient hot water. There have been 1,903 efficient hot water systems installed here, combining both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Installations peaked around 2009–2011, when more than 800 systems went in across just three years, and there has been a steady trickle of upgrades every year since. That pattern reflects a long‑term shift towards electrification, lower running costs and moving away from gas hot water.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
With power prices rising, more Ten Mile Hollow households are looking at replacing old gas or electric hot water with a heat pump hot water system, efficient electric hot water system or solar hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water and heat pumps, effectively working like an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that cuts the purchase price. NSW programs can also act as a hot water rebate nsw for certain efficient systems, and there are occasional electric hot water system rebate offers for specific models.
Once rebates are applied, the heat pump hot water price or cost, or the solar hot water price or cost, can drop by a substantial percentage compared with full retail. For many Ten Mile Hollow homes, that brings payback for a hot water upgrade down to just a few years, especially when paired with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar‑diversion controls. Swapping from gas to an all‑electric home with a modern electric hot water installation or heat pump can save hundreds of dollars per year, while also cutting emissions.
If you are weighing up solar hot water vs electric hot water, or electric hot water vs gas hot water, it is worth getting local advice on hot water system price, running costs and tariffs. Experienced installers can explain which energy efficient hot water system suits your roof, water use and budget, and how to make the most of hot water rebate nsw options.
If your current unit is old, noisy or running out of hot water, now is a good time to see if your Ten Mile Hollow home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are considering a heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation or a modern electric hot water installation, working with experienced hot water system specialists in hot water nsw helps you choose the right size, brand and setup. With strong local solar conditions and growing interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems can trim bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. For personalised advice, hot water repair or a quote on the best solution for your place, connect with trusted local experts and explore your options with us.
