Hot Water Systems in Wentworth Port
The 2177 postcode, covering Wentworth Port, Bonnyrigg and Bonnyrigg Heights and surrounding areas, is home to around 5,073 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 Wentworth Port and the 2177 area, 100 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 Wentworth Port's climate delivering an average of 4.4 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.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 2177
362nd
State Wide
1416th
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Wentworth Port
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 Wentworth Port
* Data from the Bureau of Meteorology. Closest station: N/A.
Solar Powered Hot WaterWentworth Port
Illustrates how a typical 6.6 kW rooftop solar system can offset the daytime energy demand of a COP 5 heat pump hot water unit.
Want Solar Finance Options?
Compare lenders and get tailored loan offers.
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Wentworth Port
Compare heat pump hot water systems suitable for Wentworth Port's climate. These energy-efficient systems are designed to work in local temperature conditions and can significantly reduce your hot water energy costs.
Community Hot Water Statistics - Wentworth Port, 2177
Hot Water Demographics - Wentworth Port
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Wentworth Port has around 5,073 private dwellings, home to approximately 16,440 people. With an average household size of 3.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Wentworth Port households use approximately 165 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.8 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Wentworth Port's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Wentworth Port community is home to 1,146 couple families with children and 450 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,561 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,508 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.
Wentworth Port is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 2.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Wentworth Port
Across Wentworth Port, more households are swapping old gas and power‑hungry electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills under control. With an average household size of around 3.3 people and more than 4,800 dwellings, hot water demand is high, so it makes sense locals are looking closely at heat pump hot water systems, solar hot water systems and modern electric hot water options.
Wentworth Port’s strong sunshine helps too. The nearby Olympic Park weather station records about 15.9 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day on average – roughly 4.4 kWh/m² – which is excellent for both a solar hot water system and a heat pump hot water system that draws warmth from the air. For many families paying a median mortgage of about $2,000 a month or rent of $400 a week, upgrading from an older gas or electric hot water system to a more efficient hot water installation is a logical way to lock in long‑term savings and cut emissions.
Most homes here are separate houses, with a solid mix of owner‑occupiers and renters, so there is a wide spread of hot water needs – from compact electric hot water installations in units through to large family systems in four‑bedroom homes. Hot water energy use can be one of the biggest single loads in a typical Wentworth Port home, so choosing the most efficient hot water system you can afford has a big impact on running costs. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump and Rinnai solar hot water are increasingly visible locally, alongside familiar names such as Dux and Thermann for those wanting the best hot water system Australia can offer for their budget.
Average bill savings will vary with your set‑up, but typical ranges for Wentworth Port homes are:
• Old electric hot water to heat pump hot water system: save around $350–$700 a year. • Gas hot water to heat pump: save roughly $250–$600 a year. • Gas to a quality solar hot water heating system: save about $300–$650 a year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water system with rooftop solar: often $250–$500 a year.
There have already been around 100 efficient hot water installations – mainly heat pumps and solar hot water installations – recorded in the 2177 postcode. The busiest years were 2009 and 2010, with more than 40 systems installed between them, followed by a steady trickle of upgrades right through to 2024. This pattern shows a clear local interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving away from gas hot water as systems reach the end of their life and need hot water repair or full solar hot water tank replacement.
When it comes to hot water NSW homeowners can rely on, government incentives make a real difference. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the upfront solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price at the point of sale, while state‑based schemes can add a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate for certain households. For many Wentworth Port homes, these hot water rebate NSW programs can cut the effective hot water system cost by a substantial percentage, and when you combine rebates with rooftop solar, payback periods on a heat pump vs solar hot water upgrade can shrink to just a few years. Smart extras like timers or solar diversion controllers can push your solar hot water vs electric hot water running costs even lower.
If your current unit is old, noisy, needing regular hot water repair or you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water for a renovation, now is a good time to check whether a heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and upgrade, or efficient electric hot water system might suit your place. Wentworth Port is well placed for energy efficient hot water system upgrades, with strong solar, a growing interest in sustainability and plenty of all‑electric homes. Talk with experienced local hot water installers – heat pump and solar hot water specialists who know the local rebates, tariffs and brands like Rheem solar hot water, Chromagen solar hot water and Sanden – to get personalised advice, compare solar hot water price and hot water system cost options, and future‑proof your home while keeping your bills down.