Hot Water Systems in Windowie
The 2720 postcode, covering Windowie, Courajago, Midway, Argalong, Blowering, Bogong Peaks Wilderness, Bombowlee, Bombowlee Creek, Buddong, Couragago, Gadara, Gilmore, Gocup, Goobarragandra, Jones Bridge, Killimicat, Lacmalac, Little River, Minjary, Mundongo, Pinbeyan, Red Hill, Talbingo, Tumorrama, Tumut, Tumut Plains, Wereboldera, Wermatong, Wyangle and Yarrangobilly and surrounding areas, is home to around 3,651 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 Windowie and the 2720 area, 128 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 Windowie'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 2720
327th
State Wide
1284th
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Windowie
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 Windowie
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Windowie, 2720
Hot Water Demographics - Windowie
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Windowie has around 3,651 private dwellings, home to approximately 7,627 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Windowie households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.4 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Windowie's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Windowie community is home to 608 couple families with children and 212 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 965 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,263 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.
Windowie is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Windowie
Across Windowie and the wider 2720 area, more households are rethinking their hot water system. With power prices biting and many homes already looking at solar, shifting from old gas or ageing electric units to an energy efficient hot water system is the logical next step. The average household size here is around 2.4 people, with a strong base of owner‑occupied separate houses, so reliable, affordable hot water really matters for families and retirees alike.
Windowie is well suited to efficient hot water upgrades. Local solar exposure averages about 17.5 MJ/m² per day over the year, which is roughly 4.9 kWh/m²/day – plenty of sunshine to drive a solar hot water heating system or support a heat pump hot water system running on daytime solar. With median household incomes around $1,336 a week and many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, upgrading to the most efficient hot water system can be a smart, long‑term investment that trims bills year after year.
In a typical 2720 home, hot water can be one of the biggest single energy uses, especially if you are still on an old electric hot water system or gas storage unit. That is why more locals are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water and even modern electric hot water vs gas hot water as they plan their next hot water installation. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and premium options such as Sanden heat pump units are all appearing more often in quotes as people look for the best heat pump hot water system and the best hot water system Australia for their needs.
To give you a feel for potential savings, here are typical annual bill reductions many Windowie households can see with the right upgrade:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $400–$700 per year. • Gas storage to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $300–$600 per year. • Gas storage to solar hot water system: save about $250–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water system backed by rooftop solar: save around $250–$500 per year.
In the 2720 postcode, there have already been 128 efficient hot water installations, combining both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Install numbers really picked up from 2008, with a peak around 2010 when 26 systems went in, followed by steady activity through the 2010s. That wave of hot water installation shows how interest in electrification, lower running costs and cleaner hot water has grown among Windowie households. As systems age, there is also a steady need for hot water repair, solar hot water repair and solar hot water tank replacement to keep everything running efficiently.
When you are weighing up solar hot water vs electric hot water, it is worth factoring in rebates. For Windowie homeowners, Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help cut the solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of that, NSW hot water rebate programs can support eligible heat pump hot water installation or electric hot water installation as part of moving away from gas. These solar hot water rebate and heat pump hot water rebate schemes, along with an electric hot water system rebate in some programs, can effectively knock a substantial percentage off the upfront hot water system price / cost. Combine that with using timers or solar‑diversion to run your electric or heat pump unit during solar hours, and many Windowie homes can trim hundreds of dollars a year from bills and shorten the payback period dramatically.
If you live in Windowie NSW and your current unit is ageing, noisy or running up big bills, it is a good time to check whether a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system is right for you. Local interest in hot water nsw upgrades and sustainability is only growing, and the right energy efficient hot water system can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home. Before you face a cold‑shower emergency hot water repair, talk with experienced hot water installers like us who specialise in heat pump and solar hot water. We can explain the hot water rebate nsw options, compare systems for your roof, family size and budget, and help you choose a reliable solution from trusted brands that will serve your Windowie home for years to come.