Hot Water Systems in Borroloola
The 0854 postcode, covering Borroloola and King Ash Bay and surrounding areas, is home to around 266 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 Borroloola and the 0854 area, 55 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 Borroloola's climate delivering an average of 6.1 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 0854
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Hot Water Installation Borroloola
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Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Borroloola
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Borroloola, 0854
Hot Water Demographics - Borroloola
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Borroloola has around 266 private dwellings, home to approximately 668 people. With an average household size of 3.5 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Borroloola households use approximately 175 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.0 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Borroloola's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Borroloola community is home to 58 couple families with children and 39 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 5 homes owned with a mortgage and 19 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.
Borroloola is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 20.7% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Borroloola
In Borroloola, hot water is not a luxury – it is essential. With our hot, sunny climate and rising energy costs, more locals are looking at upgrading their hot water system to something more energy efficient, whether that is a heat pump hot water system, a solar hot water system or a modern electric hot water system. With an average of around 21.9 MJ of sunshine a day – roughly 6.1 kWh/m² – Borroloola is perfectly placed for a solar hot water heating system or a smart heat pump that runs cheaply on daytime power.
Most homes here are separate houses, with 138 stand‑alone dwellings and an average household size of 3.5 people. That means long showers, kids’ baths and plenty of laundry – hot water demand adds up quickly in a family home. At the same time, median household income sits at about $1,301 a week and many properties are community or public housing rentals, so keeping running costs down really matters. Upgrading from old gas or an ageing electric hot water system to a more efficient hot water upgrade can trim hundreds of dollars a year off power bills for Borroloola households.
Across the 0854 postcode, there have already been 55 efficient hot water systems installed, mainly heat pump and solar hot water installations. The big year was 2003 with 30 systems going in, followed by further bursts in 2006 and 2017. More recent heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation work reflects growing interest in electrification, moving away from gas hot water, and taking advantage of strong solar resources in Borroloola NT. As power prices rise, more locals are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water to find the most efficient hot water system for their home.
For a typical Borroloola family home, hot water can be one of the biggest energy users. Swapping an old unit for an energy efficient hot water system can deliver real savings. On average, you might see annual bill reductions like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $400–$700 a year. • Gas hot water to heat pump: save around $300–$600 a year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $350–$650 a year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save roughly $250–$500 a year.
In the local market you will see trusted brands like Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Chromagen solar hot water and premium options such as Sanden heat pump units. Many of these are contenders for the best hot water system Australia wide, and some models are regularly rated among the best heat pump hot water system choices for tropical and remote conditions. If your current solar hot water tank replacement is overdue, or you need hot water repair on an older unit, it is often worth comparing the heat pump hot water price / cost or solar hot water price / cost against just patching up an inefficient system.
When it comes to hot water NT rebates and incentives, Borroloola homeowners can usually access Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) for eligible solar hot water and heat pump systems. On top of that, state‑based schemes and occasional electric hot water system rebate offers for efficient units can significantly reduce the hot water system price / cost at the point of sale. Combined, these solar hot water rebate and heat pump hot water rebate programs can cut the upfront cost by a substantial percentage and shorten the payback period to just a few years. With the right tariff, timers or solar‑diversion controls, you can run a heat pump when your solar is producing and push running costs even lower. That is why interest in hot water rebate NT programs and energy efficient hot water upgrades is growing steadily in Borroloola.
If your gas or electric unit is getting old, running out of hot water or needing constant hot water repair, now is a smart time to look at a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, or comparing heat pump vs solar hot water options, our experienced hot water installers can help you find the right fit for Borroloola’s climate and your budget. Talk to local specialists in hot water installation, solar hot water repair and efficient electric hot water installation to reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your home – then connect with our trusted team for personalised advice tailored to Borroloola.