Hot Water Systems in Thyra
The 2731 postcode, covering Thyra, Bunnaloo, Moama, Tantonan and Womboota and surrounding areas, is home to around 3,235 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 Thyra and the 2731 area, 653 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 Thyra's climate delivering an average of 5.0 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 2731
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Hot Water Installation Thyra
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 Thyra
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Thyra, 2731
Hot Water Demographics - Thyra
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Thyra has around 3,235 private dwellings, home to approximately 6,699 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Thyra households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.4 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Thyra's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Thyra community is home to 535 couple families with children and 119 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 867 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,229 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.
Thyra is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 20.2% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Thyra
Across Thyra and the wider 2731 area, more households are shifting from old gas and ageing electric units to modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.4 people, reliable hot water is essential – but so is keeping running costs under control on a median household income of about $1,347 a week.
The local climate makes upgrading your hot water system a logical step. Thyra enjoys strong sunshine, with average solar exposure of about 17.8 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.9 kWh/m² – which is ideal for a solar hot water system or a high performance heat pump hot water system. That sunlight can be turned into long term savings, especially for families and the many over‑65s in the area who value comfort and predictable bills. Swapping an older gas or resistive electric hot water system for a modern energy efficient hot water system can slash the energy used for hot water, which is often one of the biggest loads in the home.
In 2731 there are thousands of dwellings, mostly three‑ and four‑bedroom homes with moderate to high hot water demand. Many already have rooftop solar, and a growing number are pairing it with the most efficient hot water system they can find – whether that is a heat pump hot water system using off‑peak power, or a solar hot water heating system feeding a well‑insulated tank. Brands like Rheem, Rinnai and Sanden are common choices locally, with Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water popular for roof‑mounted systems, and Sanden heat pump units known for ultra‑low running costs in all‑electric homes.
Average annual bill savings will vary with usage and tariffs, but as a guide you might expect:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save roughly $400–$800 per year. • Gas to heat pump vs solar hot water: typically $300–$700 per year, depending on gas prices. • Gas to solar hot water installation: around $250–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: about $200–$500 per year.
In Thyra and surrounds, efficient hot water upgrades are already well under way. There have been 653 efficient hot water installations recorded in the postcode – mainly heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Uptake was modest in the early 2000s, then jumped around 2008–2010 as rebates kicked in, and has grown strongly again from 2016 onwards, peaking in 2019 and 2022. The steady run of installations through to 2025 shows how more locals are moving away from gas hot water and towards lower running costs and electrification.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
With electricity tariffs and gas prices both climbing, interest in replacing old units with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, modern electric hot water system or solar hot water system is rising fast in Thyra. Homeowners here can usually access Federal incentives through Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which lower the effective hot water system price or cost for eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems. On top of that, NSW hot water rebate programs often support heat pump hot water installation, and in some cases efficient electric hot water system rebate offers, cutting the upfront heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost by a substantial percentage.
For many Thyra households, that means the payback period on a quality system – such as Rheem heat pump hot water, Chromagen solar hot water or other contenders for the best heat pump hot water system and best hot water system Australia wide – can drop to just a few years. Combine rebates, smart tariffs, timers or solar diversion, and you can trim hundreds of dollars off annual bills. For those comparing solar hot water vs electric hot water or electric hot water vs gas hot water, the numbers increasingly favour efficient electric and solar solutions, especially when paired with rooftop PV.
If your current unit is ageing, noisy or needing regular hot water repair, it may be time to look at hot water NSW options that will future‑proof your home. Whether you need solar hot water repair, a solar hot water tank replacement, new electric hot water installation or a full heat pump hot water installation, choosing experienced local installers matters. Thyra’s strong solar resource and growing focus on sustainability mean now is a smart time to explore an energy efficient hot water system that can cut emissions and running costs. Talk with our trusted local hot water specialists in Thyra for personalised advice on the right hot water installation or hot water repair solution for your home, and make the most of every hot water rebate NSW has to offer.