Hot Water Systems in Bindarrah
The 5440 postcode, covering Bindarrah, Billeroo West, Abminga Station, Benda, Bimbowrie, Boolcoomatta, Bulloo Creek, Cockburn, Curnamona, Devonborough Downs, Erudina, Florina Station, Frome Downs, Grampus, Kalabity, Kalkaroo, Koonamore, Lake Frome, Manna Hill, Manunda Station, Martins Well, Melton Station, Mingary, Mooleulooloo, Mount Victor Station, Mulyungarie, Mundi Mundi, Mutooroo, Nackara, Netley Gap, Olary, Oulnina, Oulnina Park, Outalpa, Pine Creek Station, Plumbago, Pualco Range, Quinyambie, Tepco Station, Tikalina, Wadnaminga, Waukaringa, Weekeroo, Wiawera, Winnininnie, Wompinie, Yarramba and Yunta and surrounding areas, is home to around 139 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 Bindarrah and the 5440 area, 7 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 Bindarrah'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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Postcode 5440
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Hot Water Installation Bindarrah
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Bindarrah, 5440
Hot Water Demographics - Bindarrah
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Bindarrah has around 139 private dwellings, home to approximately 134 people. With an average household size of 1.8 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Bindarrah households use approximately 90 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.0 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Bindarrah's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Bindarrah community is home to 6 couple families with children and — one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 5 homes owned with a mortgage and 32 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.
Bindarrah is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 5.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Bindarrah
In Bindarrah, more locals are looking at upgrading their hot water system to something far more energy efficient. With mostly separate houses, a small population and an average household size of just 1.8 people, many homes in 5440 are still running older gas or electric units that cost a lot to run. As power prices rise and incomes need to stretch further, shifting to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a logical next step.
Bindarrah’s strong sunlight makes it ideal for efficient hot water. The nearby TEPCO weather station records an average annual solar exposure of 19.7 MJ/m² a day, which is roughly 5.5 kWh/m² of solar energy daily. That is excellent for both a solar hot water heating system on the roof and for a heat pump that draws warmth from the air. For homeowners who own outright (around 32 households) or have low mortgages and modest median household incomes, the chance to lock in long‑term hot water energy savings is very appealing.
Across the postcode there are 70 occupied private dwellings, many with two or three bedrooms and a good proportion of families and older residents. Hot water demand is steady rather than huge, which suits smaller, efficient systems. In a typical Bindarrah home, hot water can be one of the biggest energy users, so choosing the most efficient hot water system makes a noticeable difference to bills. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump units, Rinnai solar hot water and Chromagen solar hot water are all common choices when people look for the best heat pump hot water system or the best hot water system Australia can offer for regional areas.
Average annual bill savings for upgrades in a Bindarrah‑style home can look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: $300–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $250–$550 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: $200–$500 per year
Recent data shows 7 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar hot water installation combined) in the 5440 postcode. There was an early burst in 2003 with four systems going in, then smaller numbers in 2004, 2019 and 2020. While the total is still modest, these hot water installations reflect growing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving away from gas hot water toward options like solar hot water vs electric hot water or heat pump vs solar hot water.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Around Bindarrah, more people are asking whether to replace old gas units with a heat pump hot water system, a new electric hot water system or a solar hot water system. Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can reduce the solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost at the point of sale. On top of that, state hot water rebate SA programs may offer a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some cases, cutting the upfront hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage.
For many Bindarrah households, that means an efficient, energy efficient hot water system can pay for itself in a few years, especially if you run it on a solar‑friendly tariff or use timers and solar‑diversion to soak up excess rooftop generation. When you compare solar hot water vs electric hot water or electric hot water vs gas hot water, efficient electric and solar options usually win on running costs, emissions and long‑term reliability. If you already have an older rheem solar hot water tank, a solar hot water tank replacement or solar hot water repair can also be an opportunity to upgrade to the latest technology.
If your existing unit is leaking, needing regular hot water repair, or simply getting old, it is a good time to check whether a heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and upgrade, or fresh electric hot water installation could suit your Bindarrah home. With strong sun, a community already interested in sustainability and hot water rebate SA support to lower upfront costs, efficient hot water systems can reduce bills, cut emissions and future‑proof your place. Talk with our experienced local hot water installers and solar hot water installation specialists to get personalised advice on the right hot water SA solution for your home or business.