Hot Water Systems in Colton
The 5670 postcode, covering Colton, Bramfield, Coolillie, Elliston, Kappawanta, Mount Joy, Mount Wedge, Palkagee, Polda, Talia and Ulyerra and surrounding areas, is home to around 289 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 Colton and the 5670 area, 13 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 Colton's climate delivering an average of 5.1 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 5670
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State Wide
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Hot Water Installation Colton
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 Colton
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Colton, 5670
Hot Water Demographics - Colton
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Colton has around 289 private dwellings, home to approximately 417 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Colton households use approximately 115 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 Colton's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Colton community is home to 39 couple families with children and 9 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 50 homes owned with a mortgage and 101 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.
Colton is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 4.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Colton
Across Colton and the wider 5670 area, more households are starting to look at energy efficient hot water systems as power prices rise and older gas units wear out. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.3 people, a well sized hot water system can make a real dent in running costs without sacrificing comfort. Median household incomes are solid for a small coastal district, but no one wants to waste money heating water the old fashioned way when smarter options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system are available.
Colton is well placed for solar and heat pump technology. The local weather station at Three Lakes records an average annual solar exposure of about 18.3 MJ/m² per day, which is roughly 5 kWh of sun per square metre, per day. That strong sunlight helps a solar hot water heating system work efficiently and also boosts savings when you pair a heat pump hot water system with rooftop solar. For many homes owned outright or with a mortgage in Colton, upgrading from gas or an old electric hot water system to a more efficient hot water installation is a logical next step, with potential annual hot water energy savings running into the hundreds of dollars.
In a postcode dominated by three and four bedroom homes, hot water demand is steady, especially for families and older couples who make up a big share of the population. Efficient systems are gradually appearing on local roofs and slabs, with brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Sanden heat pump and Chromagen solar hot water all offering options that suit regional SA conditions. Many locals are also weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water and even solar hot water vs electric hot water as they plan their next hot water upgrade.
Average annual bill savings for typical Colton households can look like this: • Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: around $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: around $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water installation: around $300–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: around $200–$500 per year, depending on usage and tariff.
There have been 13 efficient hot water systems installed in the Colton postcode so far, combining both heat pump and solar hot water installation jobs. Installations peaked in the early 2000s, with 2003 and 2004 seeing the highest numbers, and there has been a steady trickle of systems added since, including installs in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017 and 2021. While the numbers are modest, they reflect growing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving towards the most efficient hot water system options available.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right across SA, including in Colton, more people are looking to replace old gas or resistive electric units with efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, a newer electric hot water system or a solar hot water system. Australian Government incentives like Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water and heat pump systems, effectively acting as an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that reduces the sticker price. South Australian state programs and retailer offers can also provide a hot water rebate SA homeowners can tap into, including support for electric hot water system rebate schemes when shifting away from gas. These discounts can cut the effective heat pump hot water price or cost, or the solar hot water price or cost, by a substantial percentage. When you add in typical bill savings of a few hundred dollars a year and smart controls like timers or solar diversion, the payback period on an energy efficient hot water system in Colton can be surprisingly short.
Whether you need hot water repair on an existing unit, a solar hot water tank replacement, or you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water for a new build, it pays to get local advice. If you are wondering which is the best hot water system Australia offers for a small household, or trying to choose the best heat pump hot water system for a larger family, experienced installers can match you with the right capacity, brand and tariff. From rheem solar hot water and rinnai solar hot water through to premium sanden heat pump units, a good design will make sure your hot water SA set-up is reliable, quiet and cheap to run.
If your Colton home still relies on an older gas or electric unit, now is a smart time to see if it is ready for a hot water upgrade. With strong local sun, growing interest in sustainability and generous hot water rebate SA incentives, switching to a heat pump, solar hot water heating system or efficient electric hot water system can cut your bills, reduce emissions and future proof your property. Talk with our trusted local hot water installation and hot water repair specialists for personalised advice and a clear breakdown of hot water system price or cost options tailored to your Colton home.