Hot Water Systems in Ulong
The 2450 postcode, covering Ulong, Coffs Harbour Dc, Dairyville, Lower Bucca, Boambee, Bonville, Brooklana, Bucca, Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour Jetty, Coffs Harbour Plaza, Coramba, Glenreagh, Karangi, Korora, Lowanna, Moonee Beach, Nana Glen, North Boambee Valley, Sapphire Beach, Sherwood and Upper Orara and surrounding areas, is home to around 19,276 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 Ulong and the 2450 area, 5,214 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 Ulong's climate delivering an average of 4.8 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 2450
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Hot Water Installation Ulong
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 Ulong
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Ulong, 2450
Hot Water Demographics - Ulong
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Ulong has around 19,276 private dwellings, home to approximately 43,330 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Ulong households use approximately 120 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 Ulong's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Ulong community is home to 3,196 couple families with children and 1,213 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 5,199 homes owned with a mortgage and 6,497 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.
Ulong is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 27.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Ulong
In Ulong, more locals are upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system to beat rising power prices and move away from old gas hot water. With around 17,600 dwellings across the 2450 postcode and an average household size of 2.4 people, reliable hot water is essential – but it does not have to cost the earth. Families and older residents alike are looking at a mix of heat pump hot water, solar hot water and modern electric hot water system options to cut bills and emissions.
Ulong’s climate is well suited to efficient hot water technology. Nearby Lowanna records an average annual solar exposure of about 17.1 MJ/m² per day – roughly 4.75 kWh/m²/day – which is excellent for a solar hot water system or solar hot water heating system, and it also boosts the performance of a quality heat pump hot water system. When you upgrade from an old gas or electric unit to a modern energy efficient hot water system, the annual hot water energy savings can be substantial, especially for families on a median household income of around $1,386 per week who feel every power bill.
Across the 2450 area, most homes are separate houses or townhouses, with more than 11,000 dwellings either owned outright or with a mortgage. That makes hot water installation decisions long‑term investments. Hot water energy use can be one of the biggest loads in a home, so choosing the most efficient hot water system is a simple way to bring running costs down. Many Ulong homes already have rooftop solar, so pairing a solar hot water system, a heat pump hot water system or a modern electric hot water system with daytime solar can be a smart move.
Typical annual bill savings in the region look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $350–$700 per year • Gas hot water to heat pump: $250–$600 per year • Gas hot water to solar hot water system: $300–$650 per year • Old electric to new electric hot water installation with solar: $200–$500 per year
Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Solahart are common in the local market, with Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water popular for roof‑mounted systems, while Rheem heat pump hot water and Sanden heat pump units are often chosen as some of the best heat pump hot water system options available. Many households also compare heat pump vs solar hot water, and solar hot water vs electric hot water, weighing up hot water system price, roof space and how much solar they already have.
In the 2450 postcode, there have already been 5,214 efficient hot water installations – mainly heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Install numbers jumped sharply around 2008–2010, peaking at 863 systems in 2009, then settled into steady growth, with a recent uptick again from 2022 onwards. This trend shows growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and hot water repair or solar hot water repair instead of full replacement where it makes sense. When a solar hot water tank replacement is needed, many Ulong homeowners are now choosing to upgrade the whole system for better efficiency rather than like‑for‑like swaps.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
In Ulong and across NSW, more people are replacing old gas or resistive electric hot water with efficient options like heat pumps, modern electric hot water and solar hot water. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively acting as a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that is usually taken off the upfront hot water system cost by your installer. NSW programs can also support efficient electric hot water installation, acting as a form of electric hot water system rebate, especially when switching from gas. Combined, these hot water rebate NSW incentives can reduce a typical heat pump hot water price or cost, or solar hot water price or cost, by a substantial percentage and shorten payback times to just a few years. Using timers or solar diversion to run your hot water system during peak solar generation can further boost savings and help you run an all‑electric home more cheaply.
If you are in Ulong and your current unit is old, noisy, needing frequent hot water repair, or you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water for a renovation, it is a good time to review your options. Talk to experienced local hot water NSW installers who understand heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation and electric hot water installation. With Ulong’s strong solar resource and growing interest in sustainability, choosing one of the best hot water system Australia options – from Rheem solar hot water or Chromagen solar hot water through to Rheem heat pump hot water or a premium Sanden heat pump – can help you reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. For personalised advice on the most efficient hot water system for your property and to make the most of every available solar hot water rebate or hot water rebate NSW offers, connect with trusted local experts and check whether your home is ready for a smarter hot water upgrade today.