Hot Water Systems in Elizabeth Town
The 7304 postcode, covering Elizabeth Town, Brandum, Breona, Caveside, Central Plateau, Chudleigh, Dairy Plains, Deloraine, Doctors Point, Dunorlan, Golden Valley, Jackeys Marsh, Kimberley, Liena, Mayberry, Meander, Mersey Forest, Mole Creek, Moltema, Montana, Needles, Parkham, Quamby Brook, Red Hills, Reedy Marsh, Reynolds Neck, Walls Of Jerusalem, Weegena, Weetah and Western Creek and surrounding areas, is home to around 3,045 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 Elizabeth Town and the 7304 area, 117 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 Elizabeth Town'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 7304
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Hot Water Installation Elizabeth Town
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 Elizabeth Town
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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Elizabeth Town
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Elizabeth Town, 7304
Hot Water Demographics - Elizabeth Town
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Elizabeth Town has around 3,045 private dwellings, home to approximately 5,712 people. With an average household size of 2.3 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Elizabeth Town households use approximately 115 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.4 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Elizabeth Town's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Elizabeth Town community is home to 370 couple families with children and 127 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 663 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,189 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.
Elizabeth Town is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 3.8% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Elizabeth Town
In Elizabeth Town, more homeowners are rethinking their hot water system and moving away from old, power‑hungry gas and electric units. With energy prices biting and many locals on a median household income of around $1,074 a week, it makes sense to look at an energy efficient hot water system such as a heat pump hot water system, a solar hot water system or a modern electric hot water system that works with rooftop solar. For a postcode made up mostly of separate houses and an average household size of 2.3 people, hot water is a big chunk of the power bill, so smarter technology can make a real difference.
Elizabeth Town is well suited to efficient hot water upgrades. Nearby Dunorlan records an average annual solar exposure of about 14.6 MJ/m² per day, which is roughly 4 kWh/m² of sunshine daily across the year. That is plenty to drive a solar hot water heating system or support a high‑efficiency heat pump hot water system that runs mainly during sunny hours. With many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, upgrading from older gas or resistive electric hot water to the most efficient hot water system you can afford is a logical next step, often delivering hundreds of dollars a year in hot water energy savings.
Across the 7304 area, most dwellings are three‑bedroom separate houses, which typically means steady hot water demand from couples, families and retired households. In homes like these, hot water use can easily make up a quarter of total electricity. Swapping an old electric hot water system for a quality heat pump or solar hot water installation can dramatically cut running costs, especially if you already have rooftop solar. Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices locally, with options ranging from rheem solar hot water and rinnai solar hot water systems through to premium sanden heat pump and rheem heat pump hot water units. Many locals simply want the best hot water system Australia can offer for reliability and low bills, and installers can help compare heat pump vs solar hot water for your roof, budget and usage.
Typical bill savings in Elizabeth Town look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water installation: around $350–$700 a year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: roughly $300–$600 a year • Gas to solar hot water installation: about $250–$550 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar: about $200–$450 a year
Recent installs in Elizabeth Town show this shift is already under way. There have been 117 efficient hot water installations recorded in the 7304 postcode, covering both heat pump and solar hot water systems. Installations picked up strongly between 2004 and 2011, with a clear peak in 2011, and there has been a steady trickle of upgrades through to 2023 as more residents look to electrification and lower running costs. Each new solar hot water system or heat pump hot water system installed locally helps reduce reliance on gas and older electric units, and keeps more money in household budgets.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Around Elizabeth Town there is growing interest in replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like heat pumps, newer electric hot water or solar hot water. Homeowners can often access a mix of Australian Government incentives and Tasmanian hot water rebate schemes. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as an upfront discount on eligible systems such as a solar hot water heating system or a qualifying heat pump hot water system, while state‑based heat pump hot water rebate and solar hot water rebate offers in TAS can further reduce the hot water system price or cost. In some cases, these hot water rebate TAS incentives can knock a substantial percentage off the heat pump hot water price or cost or the solar hot water price or cost, cutting payback times to just a few years. Add smart controls, timers or solar‑diversion and you can use more of your own solar, making an energy efficient hot water system one of the fastest ways to trim bills.
For many households, it is also a chance to rethink electric hot water vs gas hot water and solar hot water vs electric hot water. A modern electric hot water system rebate can make efficient all‑electric options more attractive, especially when paired with solar. And when a solar hot water tank replacement or solar hot water repair is needed, it is often worth comparing like‑for‑like replacement with a best heat pump hot water system quote to see which will deliver better long‑term value.
If your hot water is more than 10 years old, running on gas, or you are constantly calling for hot water repair, it is a good time to check whether your Elizabeth Town home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Talk with experienced local hot water TAS installers who specialise in heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair, solar hot water tank replacement and electric hot water installation. With strong local solar resources, a community that cares about costs and comfort, and generous hot water rebate TAS incentives, upgrading to an efficient hot water system can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us and find the right solution for your household or business.
