Hot Water in Bungaree, TAS

Hot Water Systems in Bungaree

The 7256 postcode, covering Bungaree, Currie, Egg Lagoon, Grassy, Loorana, Lymwood, Naracoopa, Nugara, Pearshape, Pegarah, Reekara, Sea Elephant, Surprise Bay, Wickham, Yambacoona and Yarra Creek and surrounding areas, is home to around 816 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 Bungaree and the 7256 area, 142 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 Bungaree's climate delivering an average of 4.1 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 7256

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Hot Water Installation Bungaree

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 Bungaree

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Community Hot Water Statistics - Bungaree, 7256

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Hot Water Demographics - Bungaree

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Bungaree has around 816 private dwellings, home to approximately 1,341 people. With an average household size of 2.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Bungaree households use approximately 105 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 Bungaree's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Bungaree community is home to 108 couple families with children and 20 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 157 homes owned with a mortgage and 283 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.

Bungaree is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 17.4% of dwellings already upgraded.

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Hot water systems in Bungaree

In Bungaree, more locals are rethinking their hot water system and moving towards energy‑efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system and modern electric hot water system. With a median household size of around 2.1 people and many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, a lot of Bungaree households are in a good position to plan their next hot water upgrade rather than waiting for an emergency breakdown. Power prices keep climbing, so swapping an old gas or electric unit for an efficient hot water system is a simple way to lock in long‑term savings.

Bungaree and the wider 7256 area enjoy solid solar exposure, with average annual sun of about 14.8 MJ/m² per day, or roughly 4.1 kWh/m²/day. That is plenty to support both a solar hot water heating system and high‑efficiency heat pump hot water, especially if you already have rooftop solar or are thinking about adding it. With 652 occupied private dwellings and a strong mix of families and older residents, reliable hot water and lower running costs really matter. Annual hot water energy savings can be significant here, especially for larger three‑ and four‑bedroom homes that tend to use more hot water per day.

Across postcode 7256 there have already been 142 efficient hot water installations, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. The peak years were around 2010–2011, when households really leaned into solar and efficiency, with 20 and then 54 systems installed. While recent years show a slower trickle of installs, interest in electrification and getting away from gas is rising again as people hear more about heat pump vs solar hot water and how both can slash bills.

For Bungaree homes, hot water demand is driven by a high share of three‑bedroom houses and a good number of families, but also many residents over 65 who value dependable, low‑maintenance systems. Hot water can be one of the biggest single energy loads in the home, so choosing the most efficient hot water system can make a real dent in your quarterly bills. Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water, Sanden heat pump, Rinnai solar hot water and Thermann are all popular options in Tasmania, offering a mix of premium and value choices depending on your budget and hot water system price expectations.

Typical annual bill savings in Bungaree can look like this:

• Old electric hot water to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $450–$900 per year. • Gas to heat pump hot water: save around $350–$750 per year. • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $300–$700 per year. • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar PV: save roughly $250–$600 per year.

When comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, a heat pump is often easier to install on shaded or complex roofs, while a roof‑mounted solar hot water system or split‑system solar hot water heating system can be brilliant on sunny, north‑facing roofs. Many locals look at the overall heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price, then factor in rebates, running costs and whether they already have solar power.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

Around Bungaree TAS, more people are looking to replace old gas storage units or tired electric cylinders with an energy efficient hot water system. Federal incentives like Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help cut the upfront hot water system cost for approved systems, including rheem solar hot water, chromagen solar hot water and high‑efficiency heat pumps such as Sanden. On top of this, state‑based hot water rebate TAS programs can offer a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate for efficient models, bringing the effective heat pump hot water cost or solar hot water price down by a substantial percentage.

For many Bungaree households, that means an efficient upgrade can pay for itself in just a few years, especially if you also have rooftop solar and use timers or smart controls to run your electric hot water system during the day. Switching from electric hot water vs gas hot water to a modern all‑electric setup can simplify your bills, cut emissions and avoid future gas price rises. With the right design, a solar hot water vs electric hot water comparison often shows solar winning on long‑term savings, especially once you include options like solar hot water tank replacement and solar hot water repair over the life of the system.

If your current unit is older, noisy or struggling to keep up, this is a good time to check whether your Bungaree home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are thinking heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and replacement, or a straightforward electric hot water installation, working with experienced local hot water installers matters. With Bungaree’s solid solar resource and growing interest in sustainable living, efficient hot water systems can trim your bills, reduce carbon emissions and future‑proof your home. To find the best hot water system Australia can offer for your needs, from the best heat pump hot water system to reliable rinnai solar hot water or rheem solar hot water, connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us and make a smart, long‑term decision for your property.

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