Hot Water Systems in Sharon
The 4670 postcode, covering Sharon, 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, Moore Park Beach, Moorland, Mullett Creek, Norville, Pine Creek, Qunaba, Rubyanna, 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 Sharon 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 Sharon's climate delivering an average of 5.5 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 Sharon
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 Sharon
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Sharon, 4670
Hot Water Demographics - Sharon
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Sharon 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, Sharon 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 Sharon's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Sharon 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.
Sharon is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 15.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Sharon
Around Sharon and the wider 4670 area, more homeowners are shifting from old gas and ageing electric units to an energy efficient hot water system that keeps bills down and comfort high. With most dwellings here being separate houses and an average household size of about 2.4 people, hot water demand is steady year‑round, especially for busy families and retired couples. Power prices keep rising, so 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.
Sharon enjoys excellent sunshine, with average solar exposure of about 19.6 MJ/m² a day – roughly 5.4 kWh/m² of energy. That strong QLD sun means both a solar hot water heating system and a quality heat pump hot water system can perform very well, especially when paired with rooftop solar. For households on modest median incomes of around $1,194 a week, the annual hot water energy savings from moving away from an old resistive electric or gas unit can make a real difference to the budget.
In the 4670 postcode there are more than 32,000 occupied dwellings, many owned outright or with a mortgage, which makes hot water installation decisions easier – you can invest in long‑term savings. Hot water use is often one of the biggest chunks of a home’s electricity bill, so switching to the most efficient hot water system you can afford is one of the quickest ways to cut running costs. Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices locally, whether you are looking at rheem solar hot water, rheem heat pump hot water, rinnai solar hot water or a premium sanden heat pump.
For a typical Sharon home, the right system size depends on how many people are under the roof and when you use hot water. A three‑bedroom family home will often look at a 250–315 L heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water tank replacement sized to match both household demand and any rooftop PV. Many locals are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, especially as more homes move towards all‑electric living and away from gas. Modern electric hot water installation, when paired with solar and timers, can still be an energy efficient hot water system, particularly if you access an electric hot water system rebate or off‑peak tariffs.
Typical annual bill savings for Sharon households can look like:
• Old electric to heat pump: save roughly $350–$700 per year. • Gas to heat pump: save around $250–$600 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $200–$550 per year. • Old electric to modern electric with solar: save roughly $200–$500 per year.
Across the 4670 postcode, there have already been 5,535 efficient hot water systems installed, including both heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Installations really took off between 2007 and 2011, with peak years like 2009 seeing over 600 systems go in. While numbers have eased back more recently, steady installations through to 2024 and 2025 show that interest in electrification, lower running costs and hot water repair or replacement is still strong in Sharon. Each new system adds to the community’s overall hot water energy savings and helps future‑proof local homes.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
For Sharon homeowners, there is growing interest in swapping out old gas or tired electric units for efficient options such as a heat pump hot water system, a new solar hot water heating system or a better controlled electric hot water system. Federal incentives, like 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 and heat pump hot water price / cost. Queensland programs can also operate as a hot water rebate qld, and in some cases an electric hot water system rebate, bringing the overall hot water system price / cost down by a substantial percentage.
When you combine rebates with smart tariffs and timers, typical savings can easily reach hundreds of dollars per year. Many Sharon households see payback periods shorten significantly when they pair a best heat pump hot water system or quality solar hot water system with rooftop PV and solar‑diversion controls. Using timers to run an electric hot water installation during the middle of the day, or directing excess solar into your hot water tank, helps create the most efficient hot water system possible for your home.
If you live in Sharon and your current unit is older, noisy or needing frequent hot water repair, it is a good time to check whether a heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and upgrade, or new electric hot water installation could suit your place. Working with experienced hot water qld installers who understand local conditions and brands like chromagen solar hot water, rheem solar hot water and sanden heat pump systems can help you choose the best hot water system australia for your needs. With strong sunshine, solid home ownership and growing interest in sustainability, efficient hot water systems can cut emissions, reduce bills and future‑proof your Sharon home. Reach out to trusted local experts for personalised advice with us and see which hot water upgrade makes the most sense for your household.
