Hot Water Systems in Elliott
The 0862 postcode, covering Elliott, Avon Downs, Cresswell Downs, Helen Springs, Muckaty Station, Newcastle Waters, Phillip Creek Station, Renner Springs, Tennant Creek, Three Ways, Warrego, Wollogorang Station, Wycliffe Well, Calvert, Nicholson, Pamayu and Tablelands and surrounding areas, is home to around 244 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 Elliott and the 0862 area, 7 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 Elliott's climate delivering an average of 6.3 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 Elliott
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 Elliott
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Elliott, 0862
Hot Water Demographics - Elliott
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Elliott has around 244 private dwellings, home to approximately 489 people. With an average household size of 3.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Elliott households use approximately 155 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 Elliott's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Elliott community is home to 44 couple families with children and 33 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With — homes owned with a mortgage and 17 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.
Elliott is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 2.9% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Elliott
In Elliott, reliable hot water is non‑negotiable, whether you are running a busy family home or a local business on the Stuart Highway. With power prices rising and many properties still on older gas or electric units, more locals are starting to look at upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system. Modern options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and efficient electric hot water system are helping households enjoy better comfort with lower running costs.
Elliott has excellent solar exposure, with around 22.5 MJ/m² of sunlight a day across the year – roughly 6.25 kWh/m²/day – which is ideal for a solar hot water heating system and also boosts the performance of heat pump hot water. Most dwellings here are separate houses, with an average household size of about 3.1 people and a relatively young median age of 28, so daily hot water demand is steady and family‑focused. With median household income around $1,375 a week and many homes rented or in community and state housing, choosing the most efficient hot water system can make a real difference to weekly budgets.
Across the 0862 postcode, a small but important number of efficient hot water systems have already gone in, with seven heat pump and solar hot water installations recorded. Installations peaked in 2001, 2006 and 2009, and while there has not been much recent activity, the combination of strong sun and growing interest in all‑electric homes means Elliott is well placed for the next wave of hot water upgrades.
When you compare options like heat pump vs solar hot water or solar hot water vs electric hot water, it helps to look at both performance and running costs. A quality heat pump hot water installation can cut hot water energy use by up to two‑thirds compared with an old electric hot water system, while a well‑designed solar hot water installation can use the Territory sun to do most of the work. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump and Rinnai solar hot water are popular for their efficiency and reliability in hot climates, while systems such as Chromagen solar hot water and Rheem solar hot water suit homes wanting a proven solar hot water tank replacement.
For a typical Elliott home, upgrading can deliver meaningful savings on bills each year:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $350–$650 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water: save around $250–$500 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save roughly $250–$450 per year.
Of course, every hot water system price or cost will depend on the size of the tank, brand and installation complexity, but an energy efficient hot water system usually pays for itself over time through lower bills.
In the Northern Territory, homeowners and some landlords in Elliott can usually tap into Australian Government incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) for eligible solar hot water systems and heat pump units. There may also be Territory‑specific heat pump hot water rebate or solar hot water rebate offers from time to time, along with electric hot water system rebate support when moving away from gas. These hot water rebate NT programs help reduce upfront heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost, sometimes cutting the effective system cost by a substantial percentage. Combined with bill savings of hundreds of dollars a year and smart use of timers or solar diversion, payback periods can be shortened significantly.
If your current unit is leaking, unreliable or you are wondering about electric hot water vs gas hot water, it may be the right moment to compare options and the most efficient hot water system for your home. Experienced local installers can help with hot water installation and hot water repair, including solar hot water repair and solar hot water tank replacement, and will advise on the best heat pump hot water system or best hot water system Australia options for Elliott’s climate and housing.
If you are in Elliott and thinking about a hot water upgrade, now is a smart time to check whether your place is ready to move from gas or an old electric unit to a modern heat pump or solar hot water system. Working with experienced hot water installers like us means you get tailored advice on design, rebates and tariffs for the area, so your new system cuts bills, lowers emissions and future‑proofs your home. With Elliott’s strong sun and growing interest in sustainability, efficient hot water is one of the easiest upgrades you can make – connect with our trusted local experts for personalised guidance on the right solution for your property.