Hot Water Systems in Emu Heights
The 7320 postcode, covering Emu Heights, Acton, Brooklyn, Burnie, Camdale, Cooee, Downlands, 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 Emu Heights 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 Emu Heights'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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Hot Water Installation Emu Heights
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 Emu Heights
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Emu Heights, 7320
Hot Water Demographics - Emu Heights
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Emu Heights 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, Emu Heights 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 Emu Heights's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Emu Heights 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.
Emu Heights is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 1.5% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Emu Heights
Across Emu Heights and the wider 7320 area, more households are rethinking how they heat their water. With power prices rising and many older gas and electric units nearing the end of their life, upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system is becoming the obvious next step. For a suburb made up mostly of separate houses and an average household size of around 2.3 people, hot water is a big chunk of the power bill – especially for families on a median household income of about $1,187 a week.
Local conditions actually suit efficient hot water really well. The Burnie (Round Hill) weather station shows mean daily solar exposure of about 14.4 MJ/m², which is roughly 4 kWh of sun energy per square metre per day across the year. That steady sunlight helps a solar hot water system or heat pump hot water system perform reliably, even in cooler Tasmanian weather. When you swap an older gas or resistive electric unit for a modern solar hot water heating system or high‑efficiency heat pump, annual hot water energy savings can easily reach hundreds of dollars for a typical Emu Heights home.
Most dwellings in 7320 are three‑bedroom separate houses, so hot water demand is steady but predictable – showers, dishwashers and washing machines running daily. That makes it worth looking closely at the most efficient hot water system you can reasonably afford. Many locals are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, to see what suits their roof space, budget and tariff. Modern brands such as Rheem, Rinnai and Chromagen offer both solar hot water system options and high‑performance units like Rheem heat pump hot water, Rinnai solar hot water and Chromagen solar hot water, while premium systems like the Sanden heat pump are popular with those chasing the best heat pump hot water system and the lowest running costs.
Across postcode 7320 there have been 114 efficient hot water installations recorded, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Install numbers picked up from 2009, peaked around 2011 with 36 installs, and then tapered off in recent years. That early wave of systems shows that Emu Heights was ahead of the curve on electrification and lower running costs; many of those units are now coming due for hot water repair, solar hot water repair or full solar hot water tank replacement, which is why interest in new technology is growing again.
For many homes, the choice is between upgrading to a heat pump hot water system, a new electric hot water system or a roof‑mounted solar hot water system. A quality electric hot water installation can work very well when paired with rooftop solar, while a solar hot water system or heat pump can dramatically cut energy use on any tariff. Typical annual bill savings for Emu Heights households are:
• Old electric to heat pump: around $350–$700 per year • Gas to heat pump: around $300–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water: around $250–$550 per year • Old electric to modern electric with solar: around $250–$500 per year
When you factor in the hot water system price or cost, rebates make a big difference. Federal Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) effectively act as an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate, cutting the heat pump hot water price or cost and solar hot water price or cost by a substantial margin. On top of that, Tasmanian hot water rebate TAS programs and electric hot water system rebate offers come and go, but can further reduce the out‑of‑pocket cost for an energy efficient hot water system. With the right combination of incentives and a good hot water tariff, payback periods can shrink to just a few years, especially if you use timers or solar diversion to run the system when your panels are generating.
If you are weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water, or wondering what the best hot water system Australia‑wide might look like for your home, it helps to talk to local specialists who understand hot water TAS conditions. The right advice will consider your roof, family size, budget and whether you already have solar.
If your current unit is older, unreliable or costing too much to run, now is a smart time to check whether your Emu Heights home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are moving away from gas, replacing a worn‑out electric hot water system or comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, experienced hot water installers can guide you through hot water installation, hot water repair, rebates and tariffs. With strong solar resources, a growing focus on sustainability and thousands of separate houses in the 7320 area, efficient hot water is a simple way to cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home – connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice with us.