Hot Water Systems in Mataranka
The 0852 postcode, covering Mataranka, Beswick, Daly Waters, Dunmarra, Edith River, Elsey Station, Helen Springs Station, Kalkaringi, Katherine, Lajamanu, Larrimah, Manbulloo, Numbulwar, Victoria River Downs, Wave Hill, Arnold, Baines, Barunga, Beswick Creek, Binjari, Birdum, Bradshaw, Buchanan, Bulman Weemol, Creswell, Daguragu, Delamere, Edith, Elsey, Florina, Flying Fox, Gregory, Gulung Mardrulk, Gurindji, Jilkminggan, Kalkarindji, Limmen, Maranboy, Mcarthur, Miniyeri, Ngukurr, Nitmiluk, Nutwood Downs, Pellew Islands, Pigeon Hole, Robinson River, Sturt Plateau, Tanami East, Timber Creek, Top Springs, Uralla, Venn, Victoria River, Warumungu, Wilton and Yarralin and surrounding areas, is home to around 2,037 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 Mataranka and the 0852 area, 253 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 Mataranka'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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Postcode 0852
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Hot Water Installation Mataranka
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 Mataranka
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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Mataranka
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Mataranka, 0852
Hot Water Demographics - Mataranka
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Mataranka has around 2,037 private dwellings, home to approximately 7,295 people. With an average household size of 4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Mataranka households use approximately 200 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 Mataranka's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Mataranka community is home to 676 couple families with children and 342 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 94 homes owned with a mortgage and 224 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.
Mataranka is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 12.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Mataranka
In Mataranka, more locals are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for modern, energy efficient hot water systems. With a young population (median age around 28) and an average household size of about four people, hot water demand is high, whether it is for busy family homes, staff housing or tourist accommodation. Upgrading to a modern hot water system is a simple way to cut running costs and make life more comfortable in our NT climate.
Mataranka’s sunshine is a huge advantage. The town enjoys around 22.5 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day on average – roughly 6.25 kWh/m² – which is ideal for both a solar hot water system and a heat pump hot water system. That strong solar resource means a solar hot water heating system or a quality heat pump can deliver big annual hot water energy savings compared with older gas or resistive electric units. With more than 2,000 dwellings across the 0852 postcode and many rented homes, efficient, reliable hot water is a smart investment for both owner occupiers and landlords.
Across the 0852 area, there have already been 253 efficient hot water installations, mainly heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation jobs. Installations peaked around 2005, then picked up again from 2017 onwards, with solid years in 2018, 2019 and 2020. That steady growth in heat pump and solar hot water systems shows how households in Mataranka are looking to electrify, move away from gas hot water, and keep bills down for the long term.
For a typical Mataranka family of four, hot water can account for a big chunk of household energy use, especially if you are still on an old electric hot water system. Modern options include a high efficiency heat pump hot water system, a roof-mounted or split solar hot water system, or a new electric hot water system paired with rooftop solar. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and Sanden heat pump units are popular choices when you are comparing the best hot water system Australia wide. Many locals also look at Chromagen solar hot water and other leading brands when weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water for the most efficient hot water system.
Typical annual bill savings in Mataranka can look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save around $400–$800 per year. • Gas hot water to heat pump hot water: save roughly $300–$700 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$600 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with good rooftop solar: save around $250–$500 per year.
The actual hot water system price or cost will depend on the size, brand and whether you need a solar hot water tank replacement or a completely new hot water installation, but many households find the payback is much faster than expected.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across Mataranka, there is growing interest in replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options such as heat pumps, modern electric hot water system units or a solar hot water heating system. Federal incentives like Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help bring down the heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost, while NT-based programs and retailer offers can act as a solar hot water rebate, a heat pump hot water rebate or an electric hot water system rebate in practice. For many homes, these discounts can effectively knock a substantial percentage off the upfront hot water system price, cutting the payback period to just a few years. Combine a quality energy efficient hot water system with rooftop solar, timers or solar diversion, and you can dramatically reduce the running cost of hot water NT wide.
If you are weighing up solar hot water vs electric hot water, or electric hot water vs gas hot water, it is worth looking closely at the most efficient hot water system options for your household size, roof space and budget. In sunny, hot Mataranka, an energy efficient hot water system such as the best heat pump hot water system you can afford, or a well-designed solar hot water system, will usually beat a standard gas or electric unit on lifetime cost.
If your current unit is more than 10 years old, running out of hot water or needing regular hot water repair, it is a good time to explore a hot water upgrade. Whether you are in the town centre or on a nearby property, talk to experienced local hot water NT installers who understand Mataranka’s climate, tariffs and rebates. They can help you compare options like heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and replacement, or new electric hot water installation, so you can reduce bills, cut emissions and future proof your home. To find the right hot water rebate NT options and the best system for your place, connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us today.