Hot Water Systems in Wimbledon
The 2795 postcode, covering Wimbledon, Bathurst West, O’connell, Oconnell, Abercrombie, Abercrombie River, Arkell, Arkstone, Bald Ridge, Ballyroe, Bathampton, Bathurst, Billywillinga, Box Ridge, Brewongle, Bruinbun, Burraga, Caloola, Charles Sturt University, Charlton, Clear Creek, Colo, Copperhannia, Cow Flat, Crudine, Curragh, Dark Corner, Dog Rocks, Dunkeld, Duramana, Eglinton, Essington, Evans Plains, Fitzgeralds Valley, Forest Grove, Fosters Valley, Freemantle, Garthowen, Gemalla, Georges Plains, Gilmandyke, Glanmire, Gormans Hill, Gowan, Hobbys Yards, Isabella, Jeremy, Judds Creek, Kelso, Killongbutta, Kirkconnell, Laffing Waters, Limekilns, Llanarth, Locksley, Meadow Flat, Milkers Flat, Millah Murrah, Mitchell, Moorilda, Mount David, Mount Panorama, Mount Rankin, Napoleon Reef, Newbridge, O'connell, Orton Park, Paling Yards, Palmers Oaky, Peel, Perthville, Raglan, Robin Hill, Rock Forest, Rockley, Rockley Mount, Sofala, South Bathurst, Stewarts Mount, Sunny Corner, Tambaroora, Tannas Mount, The Lagoon, The Rocks, Triangle Flat, Trunkey, Trunkey Creek, Turondale, Twenty Forests, Upper Turon, Walang, Wambool, Wattle Flat, Watton, West Bathurst, White Rock, Wiagdon, Winburndale, Windradyne, Wisemans Creek, Yarras and Yetholme and surrounding areas, is home to around 18,040 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 Wimbledon and the 2795 area, 707 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 Wimbledon's climate delivering an average of 4.6 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 Wimbledon
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 Wimbledon
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Wimbledon, 2795
Hot Water Demographics - Wimbledon
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Wimbledon has around 18,040 private dwellings, home to approximately 40,529 people. With an average household size of 2.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Wimbledon households use approximately 125 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 Wimbledon's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Wimbledon community is home to 3,259 couple families with children and 1,183 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 5,431 homes owned with a mortgage and 5,631 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.
Wimbledon is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.9% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Wimbledon
Across Wimbledon and the wider 2795 area, more homeowners are swapping old gas and electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that actually suits country living and rising power prices. With an average household size of around 2.5 people and more than 11,000 families in the postcode, hot water is a big chunk of the power bill – and a smart place to start if you want real savings.
Local solar exposure is a big advantage. The Newbridge weather station shows mean daily solar exposure of about 16.6 MJ/m², or roughly 4.6 kWh/m² per day over the year. That strong sunlight helps a solar hot water system or heat pump hot water system run efficiently, even through cold Central Tablelands winters. For many Wimbledon homes already running rooftop solar, pairing panels with a modern electric hot water system or solar hot water heating system is the logical next step.
The postcode has more than 16,000 occupied dwellings, with a solid base of owner‑occupiers – over 5,600 homes owned outright and another 5,400 with a mortgage. For these households, upgrading from older gas or off‑peak electric hot water to the most efficient hot water system can mean hundreds of dollars in Annual Hot Water Energy Savings, as well as lower emissions and better comfort.
In the 2795 area, efficient hot water upgrades are steadily growing. With 707 efficient hot water systems already installed – including heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation – local households are clearly interested in cutting running costs. Installations peaked around 2008–2010, with more than 300 systems put in over those three years, and there is now a steady trickle of replacements as early systems reach the end of their life.
For a typical Wimbledon family, hot water can account for 20–30% of household electricity. Moving from an old electric hot water system or gas storage unit to a modern solution such as a Sanden heat pump, Rheem heat pump hot water, Chromagen solar hot water or Rinnai solar hot water can make a serious dent in bills. Here are some realistic average annual bill savings many households see after hot water installation:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $450–$900 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $350–$750 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $300–$700 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with solar: $250–$600 per year
When locals compare heat pump vs solar hot water, it often comes down to roof space, budget and whether there is existing solar. Heat pumps are popular on shaded or small roofs, while a roof‑mounted solar hot water tank replacement suits homes with good north‑facing space. Either way, a quality energy efficient hot water system from a trusted brand is often ranked among the best hot water system Australia options for regional climates like Wimbledon’s.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across Wimbledon NSW, more people are replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options – whether that is a heat pump hot water system, a new solar hot water system or a modern electric hot water system on a smart tariff. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the effective solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of that, state‑based programs can offer a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate for eligible households.
These hot water rebate NSW schemes can cut the upfront hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage, especially for heat pump hot water installation in existing homes. For many Wimbledon households, that means payback periods of just a few years, particularly when you use timers or solar diversion so your electric hot water installation runs mainly on your own rooftop generation. With the right setup, solar hot water vs electric hot water on standard tariffs is no contest – running costs can drop dramatically.
If your current unit is more than 10 years old, noisy, rusty or needing regular hot water repair, it may be time to look at the best heat pump hot water system or a quality rheem solar hot water or rinnai solar hot water upgrade. Local installers can also help with solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement and advice on electric hot water vs gas hot water for your specific property.
Thinking about a hot water upgrade in Wimbledon? Now is a smart time to check whether your home is ready to move from gas or an old electric unit to a modern heat pump or solar hot water heating system. Work with experienced hot water installers like us – heat pump and solar specialists who understand local conditions – to tap into hot water rebate nsw options, reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. For tailored advice on hot water nsw solutions that suit your roof, family size and budget, connect with trusted local experts for personalised guidance with us.