Hot Water Systems in Burt Plain
The 0872 postcode, covering Burt Plain, Aherrenge, Ali Curung, Alice Springs, Amata, Amata, Amoonguna, Antewenegerrde, Areyonga, Ayers Rock, Docker River, Erldunda, Ernabella, Ernabella (pukatja), Finke, Fregon, Gibson Desert North, Haasts Bluff, Imampa, Indulkana, Indulkana (iwantja), Jay Creek, Kings Creek Station, Kintore, Macdonnell Range, Mulga Bore, Murputja Homelands, Pitjantjatjara Homelands, Santa Teresa, Telegraph Station, Thangkenharenge, Ti Tree, Uluru, Umpangara, Urapuntja, Wanarn, Warakurna, Willowra, Yuelamu, Yuendumu, Yulara, Ampilatwatja, Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, Anatye, Anmatjere, Atitjere, Ayers Range South, Barrow Creek, Canteen Creek, Chilla Well, Costello, Davenport, De Rose Hill, Engawala, Ghan, Gibson Desert South, Hale, Hart, Hart Range, Hermannsburg, Hugh, Imanpa, Ininti Store, Irrunytju, Iwantja, Kalka, Kaltjiti, Kaltukatjara, Kanpa, Kanpi, Kiwirrkurra, Kulgera, Kunparrka, Lake Mackay, Lambina, Laramba, Mantamaru, Mereenie, Mimili, Mount Liebig, Mount Zeil, Murputja, Mutitjulu, Namatjira, Napperby Station, Ngaanyatjarra-giles, Nyapari, Nyirripi, Papulankutja, Papunya, Patjarr, Petermann, Pipalyatjara, Pukatja, Sandover, Simpson, Tanami, Tara, Tieyon, Titjikala, Tjirrkarli, Tjukurla, Umuwa, Wallace Rockhole, Watarru, Watinuma, Wilora, Wingellina, Wutunugurra and Yunyarinyi and surrounding areas, is home to around 4,476 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 Burt Plain and the 0872 area, 606 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 Burt Plain'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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Hot Water Installation Burt Plain
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 Burt Plain
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Burt Plain, 0872
Hot Water Demographics - Burt Plain
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Burt Plain has around 4,476 private dwellings, home to approximately 12,789 people. With an average household size of 3.6 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Burt Plain households use approximately 180 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 Burt Plain's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Burt Plain community is home to 1,130 couple families with children and 605 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 19 homes owned with a mortgage and 135 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.
Burt Plain is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 13.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Burt Plain
Across Burt Plain, more households are rethinking their hot water system and moving to energy efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With an average household size of 3.6 people and plenty of families on modest incomes, hot water makes up a big slice of power bills, so cutting running costs really matters. Many homes are rented and managed by housing providers, which makes reliable, low‑maintenance hot water installation and hot water repair especially important.
Burt Plain is well suited to efficient hot water. The local climate enjoys around 21.8 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day – roughly 6 kWh/m²/day – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system or for boosting a heat pump hot water system. Upgrading from older gas or resistive electric units to an energy efficient hot water system can trim hundreds of dollars a year from bills, while also improving comfort and reliability in remote conditions. For many households, hot water energy savings add up to one of the easiest ways to cut overall electricity use.
In the 0872 area there are thousands of separate houses, plus community housing and other dwellings, so hot water demand is steady year‑round. Families with kids, shift workers and larger homes often lean towards the most efficient hot water system they can afford, balancing up heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water with rooftop solar. Popular brands in the region include Rheem and Rinnai for solar hot water installation and electric hot water installation, with options like Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water tanks, and Sanden heat pump or EvoHeat style systems for premium efficiency. These choices help keep the overall hot water system price / cost manageable while still delivering strong savings.
On average, Burt Plain households upgrading their hot water can expect bill reductions such as:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: save around $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save about $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water installation: save roughly $200–$500 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water with solar: save around $200–$450 per year
Local data shows 606 efficient hot water systems have already been installed in the postcode, including both heat pump and solar hot water systems. Installations started modestly in the early 2000s, then surged in 2018 with 76 systems, followed by strong years in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Recent years have seen steady numbers, reflecting growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and getting off bottled or reticulated gas where possible.
Even if you still have an older gas or electric hot water unit, there is rising interest in Burt Plain in switching to efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, a new solar hot water system or a better insulated electric hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively cutting the solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of this, Northern Territory and national schemes may offer a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate that can reduce the upfront hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage.
For many Burt Plain households, that means a quality Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump or chromagen solar hot water style system can pay for itself in a few years, especially when paired with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar‑diversion controls. Typical savings can run into hundreds of dollars per year, and when rebates and solar are combined, the payback period can shorten dramatically. Choosing the best heat pump hot water system or best hot water system Australia for your situation comes down to your roof space, budget, water use and whether you want all‑electric hot water NT tariffs.
If you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water or weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, now is a good time to look at a hot water upgrade. Efficient hot water systems NT wide are helping cut emissions, reduce bills and make homes more comfortable in our hot, sunny climate. To check if your place in Burt Plain is ready for a solar hot water tank replacement, a new electric hot water installation, solar hot water repair or a full heat pump hot water upgrade, it pays to talk with experienced local hot water installers like us. We understand Burt Plain’s energy efficiency potential and growing interest in sustainability, and can help you choose an energy efficient hot water system that future‑proofs your home. Reach out for personalised advice and connect with trusted local experts for the right hot water rebate NT options and system choice for your property.