Hot Water Systems in Borung
The 3518 postcode, covering Borung, Berrimal, Fentons Creek, Fernihurst, Fiery Flat, Kurraca, Kurraca West, Mysia, Nine Mile, Richmond Plains, Skinners Flat, Wedderburn, Wedderburn Junction, Wehla, Woolshed Flat and Woosang and surrounding areas, is home to around 747 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 Borung and the 3518 area, 113 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 Borung's climate delivering an average of 4.9 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 3518
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Hot Water Installation Borung
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 Borung
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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Borung
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Borung, 3518
Hot Water Demographics - Borung
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Borung has around 747 private dwellings, home to approximately 1,132 people. With an average household size of 2.1 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Borung households use approximately 105 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 Borung's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Borung community is home to 56 couple families with children and 19 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 115 homes owned with a mortgage and 334 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.
Borung is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 15.1% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Borung
In Borung, more locals are rethinking their hot water system and swapping old gas or power‑hungry units for smarter options like a heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system. With most homes here being separate houses and an average household size of around 2.1 people, hot water is a big chunk of running costs, especially on modest median household incomes of about $932 a week.
Borung’s climate is ideal for efficient hot water. The area enjoys mean daily solar exposure of roughly 17.5 MJ/m², which is around 4.9 kWh/m² per day across the year. That strong sunlight helps a solar hot water heating system perform well and also boosts the efficiency of a heat pump hot water system, particularly when paired with rooftop solar. For many long‑term owner‑occupiers – over 330 dwellings are owned outright – upgrading from ageing gas or electric hot water to an energy efficient hot water system is a logical next step, with the potential for solid annual hot water energy savings.
Around postcode 3518, demand is growing steadily. Efficient hot water systems installed in Borung now total 113, including both heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation. Installations ramped up sharply in 2009, with 43 systems in that year alone, and there has been a consistent trickle of new systems every year since, right through to 2025. This shows a clear local shift towards electrification, lower running costs and more reliable hot water VIC wide, especially for older residents who value comfort and predictable bills.
For typical Borung homes, hot water can easily be a quarter of total household energy use. Moving from an old electric hot water system to the best heat pump hot water system you can reasonably afford can cut that dramatically. As a guide, you might expect average annual bill savings roughly along these lines:
• Old electric to heat pump: $400–$800 per year • Gas to heat pump: $250–$600 per year • Gas to solar hot water: $300–$700 per year • Old electric to modern electric with solar: $250–$500 per year
Brands like Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are common choices for Borung households, offering everything from rheem solar hot water and rheem heat pump hot water to rinnai solar hot water and premium sanden heat pump units. These sit alongside chromagen solar hot water and other options that can be tailored to your roof space, water use and budget. Choosing the best hot water system Australia has for your situation means weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, as well as solar hot water vs electric hot water and even electric hot water vs gas hot water if you are planning to go all‑electric.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Borung, interest is growing in replacing old gas or electric hot water with heat pump hot water, modern electric units and solar hot water systems. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump and solar hot water systems, effectively acting as an upfront solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that installers can apply as a discount. In Victoria, additional state‑based schemes can further cut the heat pump hot water price or cost, solar hot water price or cost and even electric hot water system rebate offers for certain upgrades. For many Borung homes, these hot water rebate vic programs can reduce the hot water system price or cost by a substantial percentage and shorten payback periods to only a few years, especially when combined with rooftop solar and smart timers or solar diversion controls.
Whether you need hot water installation for a new build, hot water repair on a tired tank, or a full solar hot water tank replacement, it pays to consider not just the upfront cost but the long‑term savings. The most efficient hot water system for your home will depend on your roof, usage patterns and whether you already have solar.
If you live in Borung and your current unit is old, noisy or expensive to run, now is a good time to check if your place is ready for a hot water upgrade. Switching from gas or an old electric unit to a quality heat pump or solar hot water system can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home as energy prices change. Talk with experienced local hot water installers like us – heat pump and solar hot water specialists – for personalised advice, clear pricing and a system that makes the most of Borung’s strong sun and growing focus on energy efficiency.