Hot Water Systems in Tumbarumba
The 2653 postcode, covering Tumbarumba, Burra, Courabyra, Glenroy, Mannus, Maragle, Munderoo, Paddys River, Taradale, Westdale and Willigobung and surrounding areas, is home to around 1,134 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 Tumbarumba and the 2653 area, 57 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 Tumbarumba'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 2653
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State Wide
1698th
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Tumbarumba
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Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Tumbarumba
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Tumbarumba, 2653
Hot Water Demographics - Tumbarumba
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Tumbarumba has around 1,134 private dwellings, home to approximately 2,241 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Tumbarumba households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.1 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Tumbarumba's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Tumbarumba community is home to 152 couple families with children and 58 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 254 homes owned with a mortgage and 452 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.
Tumbarumba is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 5.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Tumbarumba
In Tumbarumba, more locals are rethinking their hot water system as power prices rise and older units start to fail. With most of the 965 dwellings being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.3 people, a reliable, energy efficient hot water system is a big part of keeping running costs under control. Many homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, so upgrading from tired gas or old electric hot water to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step.
Tumbarumba’s climate is actually very well suited to efficient hot water. The town enjoys an average solar exposure of about 16.9 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.7 kWh per square metre – which gives solid support for a solar hot water heating system and helps a heat pump hot water system perform well year-round. For families on a median household income of about $1,304 a week, shifting hot water to the most efficient hot water system they can afford can free up hundreds of dollars a year for other bills.
Across the 2653 postcode, hot water demand is steady, with many three‑ and four‑bedroom homes and a good share of older residents who value comfort and reliability. Hot water can account for a quarter or more of household energy use, so choosing between heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, really matters. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Sanden heat pump and Chromagen solar hot water are all popular options for anyone chasing the best hot water system Australia can offer for local conditions.
Typical annual bill savings in Tumbarumba look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save around $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water: save roughly $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water installation: save about $250–$600 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save around $250–$500 per year
Local data shows 57 efficient hot water installations (mainly heat pump and solar hot water installation jobs) recorded in the 2653 area. Installations ramped up strongly between 2008 and 2012, with peak years around 2010 and 2011, and more recent activity picking up again in 2021. That trend reflects growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving towards an energy efficient hot water system that works well with rooftop solar.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Around Tumbarumba, more households are looking to replace old gas or an ageing electric hot water system with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system or a quality solar hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump hot water and solar hot water systems NSW‑wide, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, state-based heat pump hot water rebate and solar hot water rebate programs, plus occasional electric hot water system rebate offers, can significantly cut the hot water system price or cost. For many homes, these hot water rebate NSW incentives can reduce the heat pump hot water price or cost, or solar hot water price or cost, by a substantial percentage and shorten the payback period to just a few years. Using timers, smart controls or solar diversion to run an electric hot water system mainly on your rooftop solar can boost savings even further.
If your hot water is more than 10 years old, you are noticing higher bills, or you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, it is a good time to look at a hot water upgrade. Whether you need hot water installation, hot water repair, solar hot water repair or a solar hot water tank replacement, working with experienced hot water NSW specialists is the safest way to get the most efficient hot water system for your home. Tumbarumba’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability mean an energy efficient hot water system can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Before your old unit fails, have a chat with trusted local experts for personalised advice on the best heat pump hot water system or solar hot water heating system for your place and budget.