Hot Water Systems in Mount Field
The 7140 postcode, covering Mount Field, Black Hills, Boyer, Bradys Lake, Bronte Park, Bushy Park, Butlers Gorge, Dee, Derwent Bridge, Ellendale, Fentonbury, Fitzgerald, Florentine, Glenfern, Glenora, Gretna, Hamilton, Hayes, Hollow Tree, Karanja, Lachlan, Lake St Clair, Lawitta, Little Pine Lagoon, London Lakes, Macquarie Plains, Magra, Malbina, Maydena, Meadowbank, Molesworth, Moogara, Mount Lloyd, National Park, New Norfolk, Osterley, Ouse, Plenty, Rosegarland, Sorell Creek, Strickland, Styx, Tarraleah, Tyenna, Uxbridge, Victoria Valley, Wayatinah and Westerway and surrounding areas, is home to around 5,365 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 Mount Field and the 7140 area, 123 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 Mount Field's climate delivering an average of 3.6 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 7140
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Hot Water Installation Mount Field
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 Mount Field
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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Mount Field
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Mount Field, 7140
Hot Water Demographics - Mount Field
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Mount Field has around 5,365 private dwellings, home to approximately 11,086 people. With an average household size of 2.4 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Mount Field households use approximately 120 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.6 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Mount Field's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Mount Field community is home to 776 couple families with children and 352 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,743 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,676 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.
Mount Field is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 2.3% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Mount Field
In Mount Field, more locals are rethinking their old gas and electric hot water system and switching to efficient options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or modern electric hot water system. With an average household size of around 2.4 people and more than 4,500 dwellings across the 7140 postcode, reliable hot water is essential for families, retirees and small businesses alike. Power prices keep rising, so upgrading to an energy efficient hot water system is a simple way to cut running costs year after year.
Mount Field’s cool climate still gets solid sun, with average solar exposure of about 12.9 MJ/m² per day – roughly 3.6 kWh/m²/day over the year. That is more than enough to support a solar hot water heating system or a high‑quality heat pump hot water installation. For many households paying a median mortgage of around $1,192 a month or rent of $270 a week, shifting hot water off expensive gas and old resistive units is a logical next step. Annual hot water energy savings can easily reach hundreds of dollars, especially for the many homes owned outright or with a mortgage in the area.
Across the 7140 postcode, most dwellings are separate houses, which makes hot water installation and tank upgrades straightforward, whether you are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water or looking at solar hot water vs electric hot water. A three‑bedroom home with a couple of kids will typically have one of the higher hot water demands, so choosing the most efficient hot water system you can afford makes a real difference over time.
Typical bill savings for Mount Field homes can look like this:
• Replacing an old electric hot water system with a heat pump hot water system: about $350–$700 a year. • Switching gas to a heat pump hot water system: roughly $250–$600 a year. • Switching gas to a solar hot water system: around $300–$650 a year. • Upgrading an old electric unit to a modern electric hot water installation backed by rooftop solar: about $200–$500 a year.
Brands like Rheem and Rinnai are common choices locally, with options ranging from rheem solar hot water and rheem heat pump hot water through to rinnai solar hot water. Many homeowners chasing the best heat pump hot water system also look at premium units like Sanden heat pump models, while others prefer Chromagen solar hot water for a robust solar hot water installation. Asking a local installer which models suit Tassie’s cooler conditions is the best way to balance hot water system price / cost, performance and reliability.
Recent data shows 123 efficient hot water systems have already been installed in the 7140 area, combining heat pump and solar hot water installation projects. Installations climbed sharply between 2008 and 2012, peaking around 2011 when 20 systems went in, before tapering off in later years. This earlier surge reflects strong interest in electrification, hot water repair and upgrades, and lower running costs, and many of those systems are now reaching the age where solar hot water repair or a full solar hot water tank replacement is worth considering.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Mount Field TAS, more households are now looking to replace ageing gas or electric units with efficient options, whether that is a new heat pump hot water installation, a solar hot water heating system or a modern electric hot water installation paired with rooftop solar. Australian Government Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) can reduce the upfront solar hot water price / cost or heat pump hot water price / cost, and Tasmania’s state‑based programs and occasional electric hot water system rebate or heat pump hot water rebate offers can further cut the hot water system price / cost. In practice, these hot water rebate TAS incentives can slice a substantial percentage off the sticker price and shorten payback periods to just a few years, especially if you also use timers or solar diversion to run your system when rooftop solar is generating. Many Mount Field households see typical savings of several hundred dollars a year from an efficient hot water upgrade, particularly when moving from electric hot water vs gas hot water to a truly energy efficient hot water system.
If your hot water is getting unreliable, noisy or expensive to run, it is a good time to check whether your Mount Field home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are weighing heat pump vs solar hot water or comparing solar hot water price / cost against a new electric unit, experienced hot water installers can help you choose the best hot water system Australia for Tassie’s conditions. With Mount Field’s growing focus on sustainability and energy savings, efficient hot water systems are a smart way to reduce bills, cut 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.