Hot Water Systems in Tubbamurra
The 2365 postcode, covering Tubbamurra, The Gulf, Backwater, Bald Blair, Baldersleigh, Bassendean, Ben Lomond, Black Mountain, Briarbrook, Brockley, Brushy Creek, Falconer, Georges Creek, Glen Nevis, Glencoe, Green Hills, Guyra, Llangothlin, Maybole, Mount Mitchell, New Valley, Oban, South Guyra, Tenterden, The Basin and Wandsworth and surrounding areas, is home to around 1,643 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 Tubbamurra and the 2365 area, 105 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 Tubbamurra'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 Tubbamurra
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Tubbamurra, 2365
Hot Water Demographics - Tubbamurra
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Tubbamurra has around 1,643 private dwellings, home to approximately 3,233 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Tubbamurra households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.2 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Tubbamurra's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Tubbamurra community is home to 243 couple families with children and 68 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 331 homes owned with a mortgage and 622 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.
Tubbamurra is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 6.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Tubbamurra
Across Tubbamurra and the wider 2365 area, more households are swapping tired old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills down and comfort high. With an average household size of around 2.4 people and more than 1,300 occupied dwellings, there is steady hot water demand here, from family homes to small farms and local businesses. Power prices keep climbing, so moving to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step for many locals.
Tubbamurra gets strong sunshine, with mean daily solar exposure of about 17.7 MJ/m², or roughly 4.9 kWh/m² per day over the year. That is ideal for both a solar hot water heating system and high performance heat pump hot water, especially when paired with rooftop solar. With many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, and median household incomes that support smart upgrades, more residents are looking at the long term savings from an energy efficient hot water system rather than just the upfront hot water system price.
In a typical 3–4 bedroom home in Tubbamurra, hot water can be one of the biggest single electricity loads. Switching from an older electric hot water system or gas storage unit to a modern option can more than halve hot water energy use. Installers are seeing growing interest in brands like Rheem and Rinnai for both solar hot water vs electric hot water upgrades, while premium heat pumps such as Sanden and efficient electric units from Thermann are popular with households wanting the most efficient hot water system available. Many locals are also comparing heat pump vs solar hot water to see what best fits their roof space, budget and hot water demand.
Average annual bill savings for Tubbamurra homes can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $400–$800 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save around $300–$700 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $250–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water with solar: save roughly $300–$700 per year.
Since 2006 there have been 105 efficient hot water installations recorded in the 2365 postcode, mainly heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation projects. The peak years were 2009 and 2010, when more than half of all systems went in, followed by steady numbers each year right through to 2024. This trend shows a clear local shift towards electrification, lower running costs and reliable hot water repair and replacement options that do not rely on bottled or reticulated gas.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Homeowners in Tubbamurra are increasingly asking about hot water installation and hot water repair options that qualify for a hot water rebate NSW residents can access. Federal incentives, such as Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs), apply to eligible solar hot water systems and heat pump units, effectively cutting the solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price by hundreds of dollars at the point of sale. On top of that, state programs can offer a specific heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate, and there are often schemes that support an electric hot water system rebate when you replace an old, inefficient unit. Together, these discounts can reduce system cost by a substantial percentage and shorten the payback period, especially if you also use timers or solar-diversion to run your system when rooftop solar is generating. Over a few years, many Tubbamurra households can save thousands on power bills by choosing the best hot water system Australia offers for their situation, whether that is a Rheem solar hot water package, Rheem heat pump hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, a Sanden heat pump or Chromagen solar hot water setup, with local solar hot water repair and solar hot water tank replacement services available when needed.
If you are in Tubbamurra and wondering whether to choose electric hot water vs gas hot water, or comparing solar hot water vs electric hot water and the best heat pump hot water system options, now is a smart time to review your hot water system cost and running bills. With strong solar resources, growing interest in sustainability, and generous hot water rebate NSW programs, upgrading to an efficient hot water system can help cut emissions, reduce bills and future proof your home. Talk with our experienced local hot water installers for personalised advice on electric hot water installation, heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation, and find the right hot water NSW solution for your property today.