Hot Water Systems in The Angle
The 2620 postcode, covering The Angle, Burbong, Kowen, Paddys River, Queanbeyan Dc, Williamsdale, Beard, Burra, Carwoola, Clear Range, Crestwood, Dodsworth, Environa, Googong, Greenleigh, Gundaroo, Hume, Karabar, Kowen Forest, Letchworth, Michelago, Oaks Estate, Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan East, Queanbeyan West, Ridgeway, Royalla, Sutton, Tharwa, The Ridgeway, Tinderry, Top Naas, Tralee, Urila, Wamboin, Williamsdale and Yarrow and surrounding areas, is home to around 18,057 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 The Angle and the 2620 area, 1,209 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 The Angle'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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Postcode 2620
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Hot Water Installation The Angle
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 The Angle
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Community Hot Water Statistics - The Angle, 2620
Hot Water Demographics - The Angle
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), The Angle has around 18,057 private dwellings, home to approximately 42,192 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, The Angle 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 The Angle's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The The Angle community is home to 3,955 couple families with children and 947 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 7,035 homes owned with a mortgage and 4,249 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.
The Angle is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 6.7% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in The Angle
Across The Angle and the wider 2620 area, more locals are shifting from old gas and power‑hungry units to an energy efficient hot water system. With an average household size of about 2.5 people and more than 11,000 separate houses in the postcode, reliable hot water is a must for busy families and working couples. At the same time, rising energy costs and a strong local focus on sustainability are pushing homeowners to look seriously at options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system.
The Angle is well suited to efficient hot water upgrades. The nearby Burra weather station records an average annual solar exposure of around 16.9 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.7 kWh/m²/day – which is excellent for a solar hot water heating system and supports high performance from heat pump hot water as well. With solid median household incomes in the 2620 area and a high proportion of homes owned with a mortgage, upgrading from older gas or electric systems to the most efficient hot water system is a logical way to protect the family budget. Annual hot water energy savings can easily reach hundreds of dollars when you move from an old electric hot water system or gas storage unit to a quality heat pump or solar hot water vs electric hot water setup.
Around The Angle, typical three‑ and four‑bedroom homes drive strong hot water demand, and hot water energy use can be one of the biggest chunks of the power bill. That is why interest is growing in the best hot water system Australia can offer for local conditions, whether that is a sanden heat pump, rheem heat pump hot water, rheem solar hot water or rinnai solar hot water package. Brands like Chromagen solar hot water are also common for roof‑mounted solar hot water installation, while many households pair a heat pump hot water installation with existing rooftop solar to maximise self‑consumption.
Average annual bill savings for The Angle homes can look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $400–$900 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water: $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $250–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar diversion: $200–$500 per year
In recent years there have been 1,209 efficient hot water systems installed across postcode 2620, including both heat pumps and solar hot water repair and replacement jobs as systems age. Installations ramped up sharply around 2008–2011, peaking at about 200 systems in 2009 as early rebates and solar hot water price incentives kicked in. While yearly numbers have eased back since then, recent data through to 2025 still shows steady heat pump hot water installation for replacements, reflecting ongoing interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving away from gas hot water.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Homeowners in The Angle are increasingly comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, and even solar hot water vs electric hot water, when their old system fails. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help cut the upfront hot water system price by providing a discount at the point of sale on eligible solar hot water heating system and heat pump units. On top of that, NSW hot water rebate programs can offer a specific heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate for approved products, while some households may also access an electric hot water system rebate when replacing inefficient units. Together, these hot water rebate NSW options can reduce the effective heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price by a substantial percentage, trimming payback periods to just a few years in many cases. When you add smart controls, timers or solar‑diversion, an energy efficient hot water system can shave hundreds of dollars a year from bills and future‑proof your home as tariffs and gas prices change.
If you live in The Angle and your current unit is older, noisy or struggling to keep up, now is a good time to check whether a hot water installation or hot water repair makes more sense. Upgrading from gas or an old electric unit to a heat pump, solar hot water tank replacement or efficient electric hot water vs gas hot water setup can cut bills, reduce emissions and make the most of the region’s strong solar resource. Talk with experienced local hot water NSW specialists who work with us and understand The Angle’s homes, rebates and tariffs, and get personalised advice on the best heat pump hot water system or solar hot water repair and replacement options for your property.