Hot Water Systems in Solomon
The 5641 postcode, covering Solomon, Barna, Buckleboo, Bungeroo, Caralue, Cortlinye, Cunyarie, Kelly, Kimba, Moseley, Panitya, Pinkawillinie, Wilcherry, Yalanda and Yeltana and surrounding areas, is home to around 544 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 Solomon and the 5641 area, 40 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 Solomon'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 5641
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Hot Water Installation Solomon
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 Solomon
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Solomon, 5641
Hot Water Demographics - Solomon
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Solomon has around 544 private dwellings, home to approximately 856 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Solomon households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.1 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Solomon's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Solomon community is home to 83 couple families with children and 10 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 90 homes owned with a mortgage and 192 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.
Solomon is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 7.4% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Solomon
Across Solomon and the wider 5641 area, more households are rethinking their old hot water system and moving to energy efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system. With an average household size of about 2.4 people and many three‑bedroom homes, reliable hot water is non‑negotiable, but rising energy costs mean it has to be efficient as well.
Solomon’s sunny Mid North climate is ideal for an energy efficient hot water upgrade. The local weather station at Curntinye records around 18.5 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day on average – roughly 5.1 kWh/m²/day – which is excellent for a solar hot water heating system and also boosts the performance of a heat pump hot water system. With 192 homes owned outright and another 90 with a mortgage, many owner‑occupiers are now looking at long‑term savings and lower running costs, especially as all‑electric homes become more attractive than staying on gas.
In practical terms, hot water can be one of the biggest energy users in a Solomon home. Swapping an old gas or electric hot water system for a modern energy efficient hot water system is a logical next step after solar panels, and suits local families and older residents alike. Across the postcode there are 544 dwellings in total, and as systems age out, more people are asking about the hot water system price, running costs and what the most efficient hot water system is for their situation.
Around Solomon, efficient hot water systems installed to date include both heat pumps and solar hot water. For a typical 2–4 person home, a correctly sized heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation can comfortably meet demand while cutting bills. Compared with overall household electricity use, hot water can be 20–30%, so the community hot water energy savings add up quickly when people upgrade.
Typical annual bill savings in Solomon look like:
• 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: $250–$650 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: $200–$500 per year
Locally, brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices. Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water units are popular for roof‑mounted solar hot water tank replacement, while Rheem heat pump hot water and premium options like a Sanden heat pump are often shortlisted when people search for the best heat pump hot water system or even the best hot water system Australia wide. For those staying with electricity only, a quality electric hot water installation can still be very efficient when paired with solar.
In the 5641 postcode, there have already been 40 efficient hot water installations, combining both solar and heat pump systems. Installations peaked around 2008–2009, when 19 systems went in across those two years alone, before steadying to one or two installs in occasional years such as 2011, 2016 and 2019. That early wave of solar hot water and heat pump hot water installation shows how long Solomon has been interested in lower running costs and electrification, and as those systems age, there is fresh demand for hot water repair, upgrades and replacements that take advantage of today’s technology.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Right now there is growing interest in Solomon SA in replacing old gas hot water with a heat pump hot water system, or moving from a tired electric unit to either a solar hot water system or a high‑efficiency electric hot water system. Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible solar hot water systems and heat pump units, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of that, state‑based schemes can provide a solar hot water rebate, a heat pump hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in SA, all of which help reduce the heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price you actually pay.
For many Solomon households, these hot water rebate SA incentives can cut the hot water system cost by a substantial percentage, shaving years off the payback period. When you combine rebates with daytime solar, timers or smart controls that divert excess solar into your hot water, it is common to save hundreds of dollars a year. For some, the question becomes heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, rather than whether to upgrade at all.
If you live in Solomon and your existing unit is old, noisy or needing regular hot water repair, it is a good time to check whether your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, looking at rheem solar hot water or chromagen solar hot water, or considering a quiet, efficient heat pump, working with experienced hot water SA installers matters. With Solomon’s strong solar exposure and growing interest in sustainability, a modern energy efficient hot water system can help cut your bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. To find the right option and understand which hot water rebate SA programs you can claim, connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us today.