Hot Water Systems in Moore Park
The 4670 postcode, covering Moore Park, Bundaberg Dc, Burnett Downs, Glenforest, Oakwood, Santa Fe Heights, Windermere, Abbotsford, Alloway, Ashfield, Avenell Heights, Avoca, Avondale, Bargara, Branyan, Bucca, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Central, Bundaberg East, Bundaberg North, Bundaberg South, Bundaberg West, Burnett Heads, Calavos, Coonarr, Coral Cove, Electra, Elliott, Elliott Heads, Fairymead, Givelda, Gooburrum, Innes Park, Kalkie, Kensington, Kepnock, Kinkuna, Meadowvale, Millbank, Mon Repos, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, Sharon, South Bingera, South Kolan, Svensson Heights, Thabeban, Walkervale, Watalgan, Welcome Creek, Winfield and Woongarra and surrounding areas, is home to around 35,764 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 Moore Park and the 4670 area, 5,535 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 Moore Park's climate delivering an average of 5.6 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 Moore Park
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.
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Moore Park, 4670
Hot Water Demographics - Moore Park
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Moore Park has around 35,764 private dwellings, home to approximately 78,116 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Moore Park households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 4.3 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Moore Park's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Moore Park community is home to 5,227 couple families with children and 2,355 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 9,365 homes owned with a mortgage and 12,569 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.
Moore Park is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 15.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Moore Park
Across Moore Park and the wider 4670 area, more households are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills under control. With most dwellings here being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.4 people, hot water demand is steady all year round. At the same time, median household incomes are modest, so every dollar on the power bill matters. That is why upgrading to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is becoming the logical next step for many Moore Park homeowners.
Moore Park’s sunshine is a real asset. The local weather station records mean daily solar exposure of about 20.2 MJ/m², which is roughly 5.6 kWh of solar energy per square metre per day across the year. That strong solar resource helps both heat pump hot water and a solar hot water heating system perform at their best, slashing running costs compared with older gas hot water or resistive electric units. For families and retirees alike, the annual hot water energy savings can be hundreds of dollars, especially when you pair a hot water upgrade with rooftop solar.
In the 4670 postcode there are more than 32,000 occupied private dwellings, many owned outright or with a mortgage, which makes long term investments in the most efficient hot water system particularly attractive. Hot water can easily be a quarter of a typical home’s electricity use, so shifting from gas or an old electric hot water system to a modern option has a noticeable impact. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump models and Rinnai solar hot water systems are all common choices locally, along with Chromagen solar hot water for those wanting a reliable solar hot water tank replacement.
Typical annual bill savings for Moore Park homes can look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $200–$550 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: $200–$500 per year
These ranges depend on household size, tariffs and how cleverly you run the system, but they give a realistic feel for what is possible.
Recent installation data shows how strongly Moore Park and the surrounding area are embracing efficient hot water. There have been 5,535 efficient hot water installations recorded in postcode 4670, covering both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Uptake really surged between 2007 and 2011, with peaks of 566 and 671 installs in 2008 and 2009, and there is still steady interest with over 100 systems a year being installed in most recent years. This trend mirrors the broader move towards electrification, lower running costs and cleaner energy in QLD, as more people weigh up heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water for their next system.
When it comes to hot water QLD homeowners have access to a mix of rebates and incentives. The Federal Government’s Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, reducing the upfront solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. Queensland programs and occasional electric hot water system rebate offers can further trim the hot water system price / cost, especially when replacing old, inefficient units. For many Moore Park households this means the payback period on a quality system, such as Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water or a premium Sanden heat pump, can be cut to just a few years. Combine that with smart timers or solar diversion and your energy efficient hot water system can soak up excess rooftop solar, pushing bills even lower.
For anyone comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, or deciding on the best heat pump hot water system or best hot water system Australia has for their needs, it pays to get local advice. If your current unit is more than 10 years old, running out of hot water, or needing frequent hot water repair, it is a good time to explore an upgrade. Whether you are looking at a full solar hot water installation, a quiet, efficient heat pump hot water installation or a straightforward electric hot water installation, experienced local installers can help you weigh up heat pump vs solar hot water, explain the latest hot water rebate QLD options, and recommend whether a solar hot water repair or full replacement makes more sense.
If you live in Moore Park and want to cut bills, reduce emissions and future proof your home, now is an ideal time to review your hot water system. With strong local solar, growing interest in sustainability and generous incentives, efficient hot water systems can make a real difference. Talk with our trusted local hot water installation and hot water repair specialists for personalised advice on the right solution for your home or business, and see how easy it can be to move away from old gas or electric and into a smarter hot water future.