Hot Water Systems in Burwood East

Hot water systems in Burwood East

Across Burwood East, more households are swapping old gas and ageing electric units for efficient hot water systems that are cheaper to run and easier on the environment. With around 4,000 occupied dwellings, an average household size of 2.6 people and many three‑ and four‑bedroom family homes, hot water demand is steady – and so are bills if you are still on an older gas or electric hot water system.

Local energy costs and a median household income of about $1,610 a week mean Burwood East families are looking for smart ways to trim expenses without sacrificing comfort. That is where an energy efficient hot water system, such as a heat pump hot water system, modern electric hot water system or solar hot water system, really starts to stack up. The area enjoys strong sunshine, with average annual solar exposure of about 14.8 MJ/m² per day (around 4.1 kWh/m²/day), which helps both heat pump hot water and solar hot water heating system performance and drives healthy Annual Hot Water Energy Savings when you upgrade.

Burwood East has a mix of long‑term owner‑occupiers (over 1,600 homes owned outright and 1,100 with a mortgage) and more than 1,000 rented dwellings. Owners are increasingly seeing that upgrading from gas hot water to an efficient electric hot water installation, or from an old electric storage tank to a heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation, is a logical next step after rooftop solar. Many are comparing heat pump vs solar hot water, or solar hot water vs electric hot water, to find the most efficient hot water system for their household size and budget.

In the 3151 postcode, average household size and the high share of three‑bedroom homes mean hot water is a big slice of total energy use. New all‑electric homes and renovations often choose brands such as Rheem heat pump hot water and Sanden heat pump units for premium efficiency, while established homes with roof space are turning to rheem solar hot water, rinnai solar hot water or chromagen solar hot water as part of a broader solar hot water heating system upgrade. These systems are often paired with existing rooftop solar to create a highly energy efficient hot water system that uses free daytime generation.

Typical savings in Burwood East from an efficient hot water upgrade are substantial. While exact hot water system price or hot water system cost depends on brand and size, homeowners are seeing realistic annual bill reductions such as:

• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save roughly $350–$700 per year
• Gas hot water to heat pump hot water system: save around $250–$600 per year
• Gas hot water to solar hot water system: save about $200–$550 per year
• Old electric to modern electric hot water with solar: save roughly $200–$450 per year

Across Burwood East, 567 efficient hot water systems (heat pump and solar) have already been installed. Installations were modest through the 2000s, but started to lift from 2013 onwards. There was a clear surge in 2020, followed by a major jump in 2021 and 2022, when more than 200 systems went in over two years. Even with 2023–2025 cooling slightly, yearly numbers are still far higher than a decade ago, showing strong local interest in efficient hot water, electrification and lower running costs for hot water VIC households.

Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings

In Burwood East, more residents are replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like heat pump hot water, solar hot water and modern electric hot water systems. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible heat pump hot water installation and solar hot water installation projects, effectively acting as an upfront discount. On top of this, Victoria offers state‑based heat pump hot water rebate and solar hot water rebate programs, and in some cases an electric hot water system rebate, which can reduce the installed heat pump hot water price or solar hot water price by a substantial percentage.

When you combine rebates with smart tariffs, timers or solar diversion, payback periods can shorten dramatically. Many Burwood East households are seeing hundreds of dollars per year off bills and a much lower lifetime heat pump hot water cost compared with staying on gas. For some, the best hot water system Australia can offer is a premium brand such as Sanden heat pump paired with rooftop solar; for others, a reliable rheem solar hot water or rinnai solar hot water unit is the right balance of performance and solar hot water cost. Either way, solar hot water repair and general hot water repair services remain important to keep systems running efficiently, and solar hot water tank replacement is sometimes the best move for older units.

If you are in Burwood East and wondering whether to choose electric hot water vs gas hot water, or weighing up the best heat pump hot water system for your family, now is a good time to look at a hot water upgrade. With strong local solar, growing interest in sustainability and generous hot water rebate VIC programs, efficient hot water systems can cut bills, reduce emissions and future‑proof your home. To make the most of the incentives and choose the right option for your needs, it pays to work with experienced hot water installers – heat pump and solar hot water specialists who understand Burwood East. Connect with trusted local experts for personalised advice and find the right hot water installation or hot water repair solution for your place.