Hot Water Systems in Levendale
The 7120 postcode, covering Levendale, Stonehenge, Andover, Antill Ponds, Baden, Lemont, Mount Seymour, Oatlands, Parattah, Pawtella, Rhyndaston, Swanston, Tiberias, Tunbridge, Tunnack, Whitefoord, Woodbury, Woodsdale and York Plains and surrounding areas, is home to around 946 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 Levendale and the 7120 area, 20 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 Levendale's climate delivering an average of 3.8 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 7120
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Hot Water Installation Levendale
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 Levendale
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Levendale, 7120
Hot Water Demographics - Levendale
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Levendale has around 946 private dwellings, home to approximately 1,724 people. With an average household size of 2.2 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Levendale households use approximately 110 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 Levendale's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Levendale community is home to 97 couple families with children and 40 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 239 homes owned with a mortgage and 367 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.
Levendale is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 2.1% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Levendale
In Levendale, more locals are looking at upgrading their hot water system to something cleaner, cheaper to run and better suited to Tassie’s push away from gas. With most of the 782 occupied dwellings in the 7120 area being separate houses and an average household size of 2.2 people, reliable hot water is essential, but so is keeping running costs under control. Many homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, which makes investing in an energy efficient hot water system a logical way to protect the budget and add value.
Levendale actually has better solar exposure than many people realise. The local weather station records average annual solar energy of about 13.8 MJ/m² per day, which is roughly 3.8 kWh/m²/day. That is plenty to support a well-designed solar hot water system or high-performance heat pump hot water system, especially when paired with good insulation and smart controls. Swapping an old gas or electric hot water system for a modern heat pump or solar hot water heating system can cut hot water energy use dramatically, which is a big deal when hot water can be one of the largest loads on a rural Tasmanian power bill.
Around Levendale, households tend to be a mix of working families and older residents, with a median age of 52 and a solid proportion of over‑65s. That means steady, year-round hot water demand, but also a strong interest in predictable bills and low-maintenance gear. Modern options like a Sanden heat pump or Rheem heat pump hot water unit are popular for low running costs, while brands such as Rheem solar hot water and Chromagen solar hot water suit properties with good roof space. For those wanting something simple, a quality electric hot water system from a trusted brand can still be very efficient when matched with rooftop solar.
In the 7120 postcode there have been 20 efficient hot water installations recorded, combining heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Installations picked up around 2010–2014, with noticeable activity in 2010 and 2014, and a smaller wave again in 2018–2019. That pattern reflects growing local interest in electrification, lower running costs and moving away from old gas hot water. As power prices rise, more Levendale homeowners are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water powered by their PV system, to find the most efficient hot water system for their property.
When you look at hot water system price and lifetime cost, it is worth considering both the upfront hot water installation and the long-term energy savings. Roughly speaking, Levendale households can often see average annual bill savings like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump hot water: $300–$700 per year • Gas to solar hot water system: $300–$600 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water system with solar: $250–$500 per year
Those numbers vary with usage, tariffs and how much solar you export, but they give a feel for the potential. When you combine a quality unit, such as a Sanden heat pump or a Rheem or Chromagen solar hot water heating system, with smart timers or solar-diversion controls, you can turn your setup into a highly energy efficient hot water system that makes the most of daytime generation.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Tasmania and federally, there is growing support for replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options. In Levendale, homeowners looking at a heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water tank replacement may be able to access Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) plus state-based incentives that act like a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate. In some cases, an electric hot water system rebate may also apply when you move from gas hot water to an all-electric home. These hot water rebate TAS programs are designed to reduce the effective heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price, often taking thousands off the sticker cost or cutting the hot water system price by a substantial percentage. Once installed, it is common for efficient systems to save hundreds of dollars per year on bills, with payback periods shrinking further when you run them mostly on your own solar. Using timers to heat water in the middle of the day, or solar-diversion controllers, can push those savings even higher and help you get the best heat pump hot water system performance.
Of course, even the best hot water system Australia has to offer will occasionally need hot water repair or solar hot water repair, so choosing proven brands like Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water or Sanden heat pumps, and having them installed by experienced local technicians, really matters. A proper electric hot water installation or solar hot water installation, sized for your household and tariff, will normally outlast a rushed job and cost less to run.
If you live in Levendale and your current unit is getting old, running out of hot water or costing a fortune, it is a good time to check whether your home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing electric hot water vs gas hot water, comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or just want honest advice on hot water TAS options and the latest hot water rebate TAS programs, it pays to talk to experienced hot water installers like us. We can assess your roof, power supply and usage, then recommend a tailored heat pump, solar or electric hot water system that will reduce bills, cut emissions and future-proof your home. Reach out to connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice and a smooth, professional hot water installation or hot water repair in Levendale.