Hot Water Systems in Elrundie
The 0822 postcode, covering Elrundie, Acacia Hills, Bees Creek, Border Store, Cox Peninsula, Croker Island, Daly River, Darwin Mc, Fleming, Goulbourn Island, Gunn Point, Hayes Creek, Lambells Lagoon, Livingstone, Maningrida, Mcminns Lagoon, Middle Point, Millwood, Nguiu, Oenpelli, Point Stephens, Pularumpi, Pulumpa, Southport, Umbakumba, Virginia, Wadeye, Wagait Beach, Weddell, Winnellie, Woolaning, Angurugu, Anindilyakwa, Annie River, Bathurst Island, Belyuen, Black Jungle, Blackmore, Burrundie, Bynoe, Bynoe Harbour, Camp Creek, Channel Island, Charles Darwin, Charlotte, Claravale, Cobourg, Collett Creek, Coomalie Creek, Daly, Darwin River Dam, Delissaville, Douglas-daly, East Arm, East Arnhem, Eva Valley, Finniss Valley, Fly Creek, Freds Pass, Galiwinku, Glyde Point, Goulburn Island, Gunbalanya, Hidden Valley, Hotham, Hughes, Kakadu, Koolpinyah, Lake Bennett, Litchfield Park, Lloyd Creek, Mandorah, Mapuru, Maranunga, Margaret River, Marrakai, Mickett Creek, Milikapiti, Milingimbi, Milyakburra, Minjilang, Mount Bundey, Murrumujuk, Nauiyu, Nemarluk, Nganmarriyanga, Numbulwar, Numburindi, Peppimenarti, Pirlangimpi, Point Stuart, Rakula, Ramingining, Robin Falls, Rum Jungle, Sandpalms Roadhouse, Stapleton, Thamarrurr, Tipperary, Tivendale, Tiwi Islands, Tortilla Flats, Tumbling Waters, Vernon Islands, Wak Wak, Warruwi, West Arnhem, Wickham, Wishart and Wurrumiyanga and surrounding areas, is home to around 6,681 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 Elrundie and the 0822 area, 1,020 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 Elrundie's climate delivering an average of 5.9 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 Elrundie
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Elrundie, 0822
Hot Water Demographics - Elrundie
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Elrundie has around 6,681 private dwellings, home to approximately 23,243 people. With an average household size of 3.8 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Elrundie households use approximately 190 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 1.3 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Elrundie's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Elrundie community is home to 2,128 couple families with children and 887 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 843 homes owned with a mortgage and 797 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.
Elrundie is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 15.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Elrundie
In Elrundie, 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 a young median age of around 30, bigger families (average household size about 3.8 people) and rising energy costs, long hot showers can add up quickly on the power bill. Upgrading from an older gas or electric unit to an efficient hot water technology is a logical next step, with many Elrundie homes seeing substantial annual hot water energy savings.
The local climate is perfect for an energy efficient hot water system. Elrundie enjoys strong sunshine, with mean daily solar exposure of about 21.2 MJ/m², or roughly 5.9 kWh/m² per day. That level of solar input helps a solar hot water heating system work at its best, and also supports high efficiency heat pump hot water systems that draw warmth from the tropical air. With more than 5,400 occupied private dwellings in the 0822 postcode, and a mix of homes owned outright, mortgaged and rented, there is strong demand for reliable hot water installation, hot water repair and smart upgrades that keep running costs down.
In Elrundie, many homes are larger three and four bedroom separate houses, so hot water demand for showers, laundry and dishwashing is higher than in inner-city apartments. Hot water energy use can be a big slice of the electricity bill, especially if you still have an older electric hot water system or gas storage unit. That is why more locals are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, comparing solar hot water vs electric hot water, and looking for the most efficient hot water system for their household. Popular brands in the area include Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water for dependable all-round performance, Rinnai solar hot water for roof-mounted systems, and premium Sanden heat pump units for very low running costs.
Average annual bill savings from an upgrade in Elrundie can be significant:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $350–$700 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water: save around $250–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$650 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: save roughly $250–$500 per year.
Across the 0822 postcode, there have already been about 1,020 efficient hot water systems installed, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Installations were modest in the early 2000s, then jumped in years like 2008, 2015, 2018 and peaked around 2019 with more than 120 systems going in that year alone. Recent years have stayed strong, with dozens of new systems each year, showing a clear shift towards electrification, lower running costs and cleaner hot water NT wide. As systems age, there is also steady demand for solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement and general hot water repair to keep existing units running efficiently.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across Elrundie, interest is growing in replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, a newer electric hot water system or a solar hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can 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 schemes and energy retailer offers may act as a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or electric hot water system rebate, helping to cut the upfront hot water system price / cost for homeowners.
For many Elrundie households, these hot water rebate NT programs can effectively trim system cost by a substantial percentage, sometimes taking years off the payback period. Combine rebates with good tariffs, timers or solar diversion and a solar hot water vs electric hot water comparison often comes out clearly in favour of the more efficient option. It is common to see hundreds of dollars a year shaved off power bills by moving to the best hot water system Australia has for your needs, whether that is the best heat pump hot water system, a chromagen solar hot water style setup, or a well-sized electric hot water installation backed by rooftop solar.
If you are in Elrundie and your current unit is older, noisy or struggling, this is a smart time to check whether your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Swapping gas or an ageing electric tank for a modern heat pump or solar hot water system can reduce bills, cut emissions and future-proof your home in a suburb that is rapidly embracing sustainability. Talk with experienced hot water NT installers who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water installation, solar hot water repair and efficient electric hot water system upgrades, and get personalised advice from trusted local experts on the best path forward for your place.