Hot Water Systems in Parkside
The 4807 postcode, covering Parkside, Kalamia, Maidavale, Rite Island, Airdmillan, Airville, Alva, Ayr, Clare, Claredale, Dalbeg, Eight Mile Creek, Jarvisfield, Mcdesme, Millaroo, Mona Park, Mount Kelly, Mulgrave, Rita Island and Swans Lagoon and surrounding areas, is home to around 4,776 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 Parkside and the 4807 area, 161 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 Parkside'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.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 4807
228th
State Wide
1142nd
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Parkside
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 Parkside
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Parkside, 4807
Hot Water Demographics - Parkside
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Parkside has around 4,776 private dwellings, home to approximately 9,449 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Parkside households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.5 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Parkside's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Parkside community is home to 682 couple families with children and 222 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,109 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,680 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.
Parkside is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Parkside
Across Parkside and the wider 4807 area, more households are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and switching to efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system. With energy prices rising and many locals on a median household income of around $1,353 a week, cutting running costs without sacrificing comfort just makes sense.
Parkside is made up mostly of separate houses, with an average household size of 2.3 people and a big share of homes owned outright or with a mortgage. That means plenty of families and long‑term owner‑occupiers who stand to benefit from lower bills and a more energy efficient hot water system. The local climate is ideal too. The Burdekin region enjoys about 21.3 MJ/m² of sunshine a day on average – roughly 5.9 kWh/m² per day – so a solar hot water heating system or heat pump hot water system can perform extremely well here. Many homes already have rooftop solar, so upgrading hot water is often the logical next step in an all‑electric home, with strong annual hot water energy savings available when you replace old gas or resistive electric units.
In the 4807 postcode there have been 161 efficient hot water installations recorded, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Installations peaked around 2009–2011, when incentives were strong, and there has been a steady trickle of systems going in each year since. That reflects growing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving away from gas hot water, especially as systems reach the end of their life and need hot water repair or full replacement.
Local homes typically use a big chunk of their total energy just to heat water, so switching to the most efficient hot water system can deliver meaningful savings. To give you an idea, average annual bill savings in Parkside might look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump: $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump: $300–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water: $250–$550 per year • Old electric to modern electric with solar: $250–$500 per year
Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common names in the local market, offering everything from rheem solar hot water and rheem heat pump hot water through to rinnai solar hot water and ultra‑efficient sanden heat pump units. For many homes, these are contenders for the best hot water system Australia can offer, and often shortlisted when people compare the best heat pump hot water system or heat pump vs solar hot water for their situation. If you already have panels, a solar hot water vs electric hot water comparison usually comes down to how you want to use your solar, while electric hot water vs gas hot water is increasingly tilting towards efficient electric options.
When it is time for hot water installation, locals often weigh up hot water system price / cost, heat pump hot water price / cost and solar hot water price / cost against long‑term savings. A tailored quote will factor in whether you need solar hot water tank replacement, simple electric hot water installation, or a full solar hot water repair and upgrade. Even a quality electric hot water system rebate or targeted heat pump hot water rebate can shave a big chunk off the upfront outlay.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Around Parkside QLD, more households are replacing old gas or electric units with efficient heat pumps, newer electric systems or a solar hot water system to cut bills and future‑proof their homes. Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water and heat pump systems, effectively acting as a point‑of‑sale solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that reduces the upfront cost. Queensland programs and retailer offers may also support electric hot water system rebate options or broader hot water rebate QLD schemes from time to time. For Parkside households, these discounts can reduce system cost by a substantial percentage and shorten payback to just a few years, especially if you run the unit on daytime solar, use timers or add solar‑diversion controls.
If you live in Parkside and your current unit is older, noisy, leaking or chewing through power, it is a smart time to check whether your place is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are moving from gas to a heat pump, comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or looking at solar hot water vs electric hot water, working with experienced hot water QLD installers like us helps you choose the right size, technology and tariff. With Parkside’s strong solar exposure and growing interest in sustainability, an efficient hot water system can trim bills, cut emissions and make your home more comfortable for years to come. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice and clear pricing on hot water repair, replacement and installation tailored to your home.