Hot Water Systems in Camdale
The 7320 postcode, covering Camdale, Acton, Brooklyn, Burnie, Cooee, Downlands, Emu Heights, Havenview, Hillcrest, Montello, Ocean Vista, Park Grove, Parklands, Romaine, Round Hill, Shorewell Park, South Burnie, Upper Burnie and Wivenhoe and surrounding areas, is home to around 7,734 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 Camdale and the 7320 area, 114 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 Camdale's climate delivering an average of 4.0 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 7320
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Hot Water Installation Camdale
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 Camdale
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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Camdale
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Camdale, 7320
Hot Water Demographics - Camdale
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Camdale has around 7,734 private dwellings, home to approximately 15,911 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Camdale households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.9 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Camdale's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Camdale community is home to 1,151 couple families with children and 570 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 2,162 homes owned with a mortgage and 2,263 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.
Camdale is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 1.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Camdale
Across Camdale and the wider 7320 area, more households are moving away from old gas and power‑hungry units and towards an energy efficient hot water system. With an average household size of around 2.3 people and more than 7,000 dwellings in the postcode, reliable hot water is essential for busy families, retirees and renters alike. At the same time, power prices keep climbing, 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.
Camdale’s coastal climate is better for hot water than many people realise. The local weather station at Burnie (Park Grove) records mean daily solar exposure of about 14.3 MJ/m², which is roughly 4 kWh/m² per day across the year. That is more than enough sunshine to support a solar hot water heating system or a high‑quality heat pump hot water system that sips electricity while drawing heat from the air. For homeowners on a median household income of about $1,187 a week, shaving hundreds of dollars a year off bills with the most efficient hot water system can make a real difference to the budget.
In a postcode where more than 4,400 homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, many systems are now at the age where hot water repair is becoming more frequent. Instead of sinking money into an old gas or electric unit, locals are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, to find the best hot water system Australia can offer for their situation. Annual hot water energy savings from replacing a tired storage unit with a heat pump or solar hot water system can be substantial, especially when paired with existing rooftop solar.
Around Camdale, we see a mix of compact homes and larger three‑bedroom family houses, which shapes hot water demand. Typical upgrades include swapping an old electric hot water system for a heat pump hot water installation, or replacing rusted cylinders with a new solar hot water installation and solar hot water tank replacement. Popular brands in the area include Rheem solar hot water and Rheem heat pump hot water for dependable all‑round performance, Rinnai solar hot water for roof‑mounted systems, and premium options like Sanden heat pump units for those chasing the best heat pump hot water system and ultra‑low running costs.
Average annual bill savings for Camdale households can look like: • Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump: $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–$450 per year
Local data shows 114 efficient hot water systems installed in the 7320 postcode so far, combining both heat pump and solar hot water installations. Installations really took off around 2010–2012, with 36 systems installed in 2011 alone, and steady numbers through to 2015. This early wave of efficient hot water upgrades reflects growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and cleaner energy around Camdale. Many of those systems are now due for servicing or solar hot water repair, while newer households are looking at today’s improved technology and sharper hot water system price points.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Camdale TAS, more people are now replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like heat pumps, modern electric hot water and solar hot water. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) help cut the upfront solar hot water price or heat pump hot water price by effectively discounting eligible systems at the point of sale. On top of that, Tasmanian schemes and retailer offers can act as a solar hot water rebate, heat pump hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some cases, bringing the overall hot water system cost down significantly. For many households, these hot water rebate TAS programs can slash the system cost by a sizeable percentage and shorten payback periods to just a few years, especially when you combine them with rooftop solar, timers or solar diversion controls that heat water when the sun is shining.
Whether you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or simply wondering about solar hot water price or heat pump hot water cost for your home, it pays to get local advice. If your current unit is leaking, older than 10 years or constantly needing hot water repair, now is a good time to plan a hot water upgrade rather than rushing when it fails.
If you are in Camdale and thinking about a new hot water system, it is worth checking whether your place is ready to move from gas or an old electric unit to a heat pump or solar hot water system. Working with experienced hot water installers like us, who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and electric hot water installation, means you get a system that suits your home, budget and tariff. With Camdale’s solid solar exposure and growing interest in sustainability, an energy efficient hot water system can help cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Reach out to our trusted local experts for personalised advice and see what is possible for your hot water TAS upgrade.